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Thank you for sharing this magnificent reference
My grail too and lucky of you to be able to handle it. Indeed the numerals (and also the hands) are very nicely done, loving the color,especially the contrast against creamy dial. Loving the motifs at the 4 corners of the dial echo on the movement side too.
Patek Breguet numerals
I recently had the pleasure of handling the 5950, and I absolutely adore those voluptuous Breguet numerals amongst other details. Nobody does them quite like Patek imho. However, that got me thinking: are Patek Breguet numerals created equal? Or is there ...
You've handled a really spectacular reference, thanks for the beautiful pictures! An important fact to highlight is that, in all Patek references at any price point, the numerals/markers are always applied by hand (never printed).
Frankly, I would be surprised if there were any significant differences in the quality of the numerals from reference to reference, but let's see if some owners of both references will comment on this point ;-) Cheers.
Hi Fab, here is what I found for applied vs printed Brequet numerals.
The 5153 London limited edition during 2015 has applied numerals. The 5153 Beijing Maison limited edition has printed numerals. The 5153G Beijing Maison limited edition (25 pieces) has printed Brequet numerals. The 5153G London limited edition (80 pieces)...
Thanks Fab for this article ! My 5153 Beijing definitely does...
not have applied numerals. Perhaps this article was released before the 5153 Beijing was launched in 2014 ?
5959P-001has painted Breguet numerals.
5159 and 5059 have printed numerals. Retrograde date rings of 5050 and 5496P-001 also have printed numerals. There are many vintage pieces with printed numerals too.
Thank you for sharing Gordon, hat is one special model!
I believe the 5959 have printed numerals too. I can imagine the applied numerals more difficult to manufacture, though aesthetically, I find the printed numerals even more elegant.
Thank you for sharing Fab!
I like to think there isn't a difference as I am considering adding a model with Breguet numerals to my collection. The reason why I questioned it is because those breguet numerals look like hard work to finish to exquisite level, and IMO it would make th...
Absolutely Nico 👍
There were more rare and expensive Pateks present but I spent my time only gazing at this movement
My grail too, in particular the black dial version 👍
I do think, however, that Patek has better proportions, volume and execution of Breguet numerals compared to Breguet (ironically)
Truly..
Even among application pieces, grand comps and perpetual chronographs, this is the first Patek that really took my breath away
Have never seen this in person...
...but from photos, it is one of my favorites of all time : )
I THINK they're the same
My dad owns a 5124g, the Gondolo with salmon dial and black Breguet numerals that I THINK are indistinguishable from the ones you're showing here. (Congratulations on even getting to handle that watch, btw! That's an all-time grail in my book.)
That's the problem, I have seen a 5170 and a 5950 but never together..
I do feel that they are the same quality... just not for certain. Anyway thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this magnificent reference
My grail too and lucky of you to be able to handle it. Indeed the numerals (and also the hands) are very nicely done, loving the color,especially the contrast against creamy dial. Loving the motifs at the 4 corners of the dial echo on the movement side to...
It is an extraordinary reference even by Patek standards, a true grail
P.S. nice name 😅 from HK?
Name inspired by a certain HK comedian
But I am a Cantonese from Malaysia. P.S. updated profile photo to reveal the inspiration behind my name 🤣
I had to come back to ogle that movement. One of the most beautiful movements ever.
Very elegant and transparent. As if reduced and delicate to the bare minimum.
Best SS (and SSSS stainless steel split second) in the biz
If you like, I have some videos as well
Hmm didn't realize it has to be a youtube link to upload here
Any way I could send it to you directly?
Yes, please 😊
ChristianC @ watchprosite . com Please remove the spaces in the address. Very kind of you. In fact I couldn’t even find any videos of it Youtube. The watch is such a master piece.
Thank you so much my friend 🙏🙏
Very kind of you. I can’t open it here right now as I only have my phone with me. Will watch it when I get home. Best Christian
I just watched them now. Thank you so much, my friend.
This watch is elegant and timeless in a category that is above and beyond! Much appreciated!