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Two questions about these lugs
This thread was suggested to me by our dear Gordon aka GLau.
Two questions about the lugs of this Patek Philippe ref. 2459:
- Do these lugs inspire a “yes” or a “no” in you?
- What nickname would you give them? There's one that's commonly used, but I prefer not to mention it and leave it to your imagination!
Thank you in advance for your answers!
Best, Emmanuel
credit: Hodinkee (1-2) & Revolution (3) courtesy of Roni Madhvani (also photo 4)
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Two questions about these lugs
This thread was suggested to me by our dear Gordon aka GLau . Two questions about the lugs of this Patek Philippe ref. 2459 : Do these lugs inspire a “ yes ” or a “ no ” in you ? What nickname would you give them? There's one that's commonly used, but I p...
“Flamboyant” is well said!
And so is “Mephisto-lugs”: the common moniker is Devil’s Horns! Thank you, Jens. Best, Emmanuel
I love them and devil horns
come to mind, but maybe that’s already a taken name. So maybe goat horns 🤣
Yes, it’s the usual moniker!
“Goat horns” 🐐 is quite nice too! 😄 Thank you, Steve! Best, Emmanuel
Nice moniker too!
I am struck by the fact that these lugs are primarily perceived as diabolical. Because of the Disco Volante shape of the case and because there are four lugs not only two, I personally rather tend to see them as the arms or feet of some kind of spaceship....
My pleasure, Gordon!
I am struck by the fact that these slugs are primarily perceived as being linked to the devil or to animals. Because of the Disco Volante shape of the case and because there are four lugs not only two, I personally rather tend to see them as the arms or f...
And what about "X-shaped lugs",
because the silhouette seen from above forms a stylized "X"?
Fantastic!
I see the Dracula comment clearly. Also all the others. Great imagination. Especially with the black dial. I miss the days where you’d see pieces like this at shows. Not that I could afford them then. By the time I had the amount necessary it had gone up....
Yes, unfortunately, these pieces are rare and, even if they're not extremely sought after, they're not cheap...
As I wrote above, I am struck by the fact that these slugs are primarily perceived as being linked to the devil or to animals. Personally, because of the Disco Volante shape of the case and because there are four lugs not only two, I tend to see them rath...
Romulan or Klingon
Definitely not the USS Enterprise! Was a total Star Trekkie in my youth.
Yes, or some kind of flying saucer with arms/legs.
Or something like the Theme Building at LAX. credit: @flightpathlax & RobsBlogs (robedgcumbe.com) ...
Very interesting proposition, Thomas!
I definitely see what you mean. Thank you. Best, Emmanuel
Yes, Roni, it's the commonly used moniker!
But I personally don't see these horns as devilish. Because of the Disco Volante shape of the case and because there are four lugs not only two, I personally rather tend to see them as the arms or feet of some kind of spaceship or flying saucer... I also ...
