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Thanks so much, this is very educative and interesting!
May I ask how do you feel about finishing of these movements vs modern Laurent Ferrier, ALS, and some orhers. Thanks!
Three generations of Patek’s last shaped movement: caliber 28-20 (Ref 5100, 5101; 5200)
All original images used to make my edits (except the Manta Ray) belong to Patek Philippe. Shaped movements are rare, good ones more so. A shaped movement should use the space inside a watch as efficiently as possible, such as in these Seiko Observatory m...
Here we go again, another excellent analysis
I'd be curious to know if the planetary differential could be seen as some sort of remontoir. It's funny (irony mode on) to see how capable Patek is and what's the current offer in terms of shaped movements. Of course my mind goes quickly to the recent Cu...
Thank you,
All power reserve indicators use a differential. The watch does have a "remontoir d'egalite" in the literal sense though since the second, smaller mainspring is wound up by the first. I personally like the fake finger bridges.
Thank you for another informative post !
Looking forward to your next post on another movement. Keep up the good work !
Many thanks for sharing these insights. Great post.
Just adding some front-side view of the 5100R ...
Perfect, the 5100 is my favorite of the three
Though I love the bridges and silicon tech from the 5200
Thanks so much, this is very educative and interesting!
May I ask how do you feel about finishing of these movements vs modern Laurent Ferrier, ALS, and some orhers. Thanks!