2006 was a good year for Patek. This year, they unveiled the new World Time, the 5130, the Nautilus 5711 / 5712 / 5980, and the 5960, if my memory serves me well. Among these watches, I got the 5712 and the 5130G. Both left my collection in a normal way, ...
I had a 5130P. I did let it go and it was replaced by a 5110J. To be honest, I know you mention the dial proportions as a motivation for you, but that is a personal ttaste issue. I don't find the proportions of the 5130 as a negative. I did find that I pr...
I just cannot accustom myself to it. And I agree with Nico that the overall balance of decoration of the dial works better with the 5110 size. But for the wrist, I prefer the size of the 5130. And I would agree that if there wasn't a 5110 to compare it to...
Baron, you've hit the nail on the head. The proportions of the 5110 seem preferable over the 5130 (and each subsequent iteration) because the 5110 came first and remains the standard bearer. Like many, I have a strong preference for the 5110. While I find...