The 5100 remains one of my favorite Patek Philippe modern references and, after having dedicated a separate thread to the rose gold , the yellow gold and the platinum variants, I now want to complete the tribute by celebrating the last one, which is also ...
Your photo shows how versatile the WG variant can be: with this light blue fabric strap it looks really sporty. And I think this versatility is very unique to this particular blue dial/white metal case combo. Have a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel
To answer your question, I am torn between white gold and platinum. But the yellow gold is far rom being a second choice. Its dial is just tops... Best, mon ami. Nicolas
I saw the R version (grey dial) on a dealer's wrist in the last year or so and it was captivating. Classy and interesting. The G version looks great too (haven't seen it in person) but the R version was so eye-catching... Cheers, John
And interestingly even though the YG is the less rare (1,500 examples), it is the only one with a grainy dial, not sunburst, and with black writing and counter marking.
I really like these different case designs . And like you said that blue dial isn’t that boring with this watch. I tend to prefer rose gold lately so that would be my choice but who can say no to a Platinum one 🤷🏻♂️
But I tend to prefer the grainy dial of the J to the sunburst of the R. The P is also wonderful. I yet have to see the G: hopefully someday... Have a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel
This reference and it’s special case shape is getting me really curious about how it would look on my wrist. Being strongly attracted by blue dials I hope to have the chance to try the G or P on. But I suspect that it would be a trap.
The R has the same elements of "modern" design (sunburst dial and white writing and subdial markings), but with a warmer and more classical look. The J is the only one with a grainy dial and black writing and subdial markings: it is clearly the most vinta...