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Yellow/Rose Color Difference Not Distressing
Certainly everyone one is entitled to their opinion and I respect your decision based on your taste.
I usually like to match metals ... belt buckle, watch case, ring ... etc, but the Rose/Yellow mismatch that occurs in some Patek references has never bothered me?
Indeed ... I would say it even looks appropriate to have the certain mechanics in Yellow and the bulk of the encasing in Rose? Recently I purchased a Rose Gold Skeleton and while the case, bracelet and plating of the movement are all Rose, the Calatrava over the mainspring and the balance wheel are fashioned in Yellow. A few parts ... like the spring itself ... remain in steel. To me it all looks appropriate?
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Hi All, the 5131 fraternal triplets say hello !
Naturally I love them equally but deep down inside I admire each differently. R: Connects with me because the map has Asia and the colors on the enamel dial complements the rose case very well and as a result my heart is warmed. G: Also connects with me b...
If I had to choose one
it would be the 5131P but with a leather strap so that it is lighter to wear. I love the white areas on the dial which far exceeds that on the G and R. But you know my personal favourite is still the 5575G
Yes sham, I do remember well your...
love for 5575 ! LOL !! BTW, my R enamel dial with icy white areas looks really “cool”. Without the white, the dial would not have the accentuation which rounds it out well.
Sorry Gordon
The R does not have enough 'white' for me. I love the cold, I need more snow!!!
Way too hot here Gordon!!
Will be heading to Europe next week and to the Scottish Highlands in February im search of the glorious white stuff!!!
Yes Nicolas, your preference for white metals is...
well known. Thanks for your comments !
dear 5980, I would suggest that you...
call you AD for a 5131P ! You will love its heft on your wrist/arm !
superb trio!
all having a piece of Asia I suppose... but now a J would make a full set! now the hard part is choosing which one to wear I suppose... congrats again!
All totally gorgeous for me to be frank, my favorite perhaps being the R, at least of the gold versions (since I do have the P)...
On the other hand I’m starting to look around for options for the 5231 now, like I guess many of us here. I’ll be very curious to hear if anyone has some info to share on the possible dials, I have not heard anything official yet 😀
thanks Fab for your kind feedback ! You do need the ...
5131R ! Please be our spy to find out the motif for 5231.
I think you need the J version Gordon to make a properly comprehensive analysis!
🙏😀. I tell you what, get the J and then we will get together with your four 5131s and my four 5970s and we can have a serious shootout and come up with a definitive view of the best metal for each model. Not sure I will have all four 5070s in time to add ...
yes Conkers, you are right that I need the J but have to sell a...
body part first ! :-( How many 5070 do you have now ?
thanks Karl for you feedback ! The R's enamel dial is absolutely lovely !!
The P of course is a "heavy weight" !
A terrific trio 🔥🔥🔥
The P & G are my favorite because I’m with Nicolas, a white metal guys. If I had to choose only 1, then it would be the P. Same with Sham1’s opinion, the P with leather strap would be a fantastic combo 😍😍👍🏾 Thanks for sharing those superb pics 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Ch...
thank you Watcholic_id for your comments ! The P is a real...
"heavy weight" with its lovely heft !
Love them all
(1) worldtime complication (2) enamel craftsmanship (3) set Hong Kong time - that's purely personal
Beautiful World!
Thanks for sharing. They all look great! Probably hard to pick a favorite because they all have their individual strengths.
I honestly like them all pretty equally.
I probably wear the "P" or "G" more often ... because the white metal cases work better with the bulk of my clothing choices.
yes, I understand what you mean as each has its...
characteristics but one or two suit(s) my lifestyle more.
Hi traineract, I know why you like the P most. The reason is that...
with the hot weather in Singapore, you need this ice king, right??
Thanks Fram ! Exactly it is ...
75% of a set. LOL ! Should I continue to lose an organ to complete the 5131 set ?
FRAM you are right about my life is worth more than watches, and this notion is valid only...
for a non-addict which I am not.
I'm a white metal guy, so the P. On the bracelet must be a great daily wearer
The R is gorgeous and extremely charming, but I wouldn't wear it very often. One day I will get a watch in R, and the 5131 would be a perfect one. Maybe a 5231 😉
The P is a great daily wear because it is an ...
exercise weight on your arm ! Since you like white metals, then 5231G should be yours soon !!!
LOL, the 5131P must be really heavy (never handled one yet) 😅
I'm not a collector but just a watch lover, and I like certain diversity in my stable. Owning a 5110G, 5231G could be redundant (I know, not really, but kind of). Maybe 5231R could be a better complement. The only 'con' I see is that I don't like yellow g...
“Watch lover” vs “watch collector” is ...
an interesting comparison! On the rotor for an enamel worldtime, IMO this is a non-issue because I am forever staring in the front and admiring the enamel map & its contrast with the case. The back can be shut with a lid and I would not mind. LOL !
LOL, that's also true! 😄
But I still don't understand why Patek is not paying attention to this mismatch. IMO it's really evident in other watches with bigger rotors.
Yellow/Rose Color Difference Not Distressing
Certainly everyone one is entitled to their opinion and I respect your decision based on your taste. I usually like to match metals ... belt buckle, watch case, ring ... etc, but the Rose/Yellow mismatch that occurs in some Patek references has never both...
It's good that it doesn't bother you, maybe it's only me
But to me yellow rotors inside rose cases means "no go". Other combos don't bother me that much, but this specific one does. Don't get me wrong, it's just a very personal feeling, but it makes me think of a sort of "collage" watch. At this level, I would ...
I would pick the R
I am a white metal person but find R goes really well with the enamel map. It’s stunning
Wonderful set
Amazing pieces Gordon. From the pictures I agree with the feel that each dial and metal gives and having recently handled an R, I would say the G or the R would be the first piece I would hunt for budget permitting. Wear them in good health my friend.
All three beautiful indeed, Gordon!
You have such an amazing collection of World Timer! Have a great year ahead!
Thank you Greenwatch ! Hopefully by end of 2019 I will still have enough...
organs and limbs to stay alive !
Congratulations Gordon on your beautiful threesome!! For me hard to say an order of preference. Each has its own unique
character and once you start playing with strap colors the differences in character become more pronounced. I have 2 questions for you: How do you feel about the bracelet on the P? And would you consider removing the bracelet and putting on a strap? Best,...
Hi Patekova, I love the ...
heft of the bracelet and have considered using a strap but just have not gotten around to it. IMO the P would look wonderful on different color straps and they would bring fantastic new looks to it.
Bracelet
Is the platinum bracelet inter-changeable to a leather strap? I don’t believe it is - am I wrong ?
Wow, impressive. You are the Enamel King! I love the dial on the G, and the way the blue water completes the entire circumference.
Now you need to find their missing Yellow brother. ;-)
Hi doublesix, thanks for your reply and feeding ...
poison to me for completing the set !
They say three's a crowd
But in this case, definitely room for one more, yes? 😉 I have to go with the P - love the 'Cold as ice' look.
What an amazing post!
congratulations, dear Gordon, my enameled friend 😄 what a post! They are absolutely stunning. I dont feel qualified to Pick a favorite, but im hopping You will show the, when I see you in HK. They are simply gorgeous, all three!
Thanks Christian for your kind comments ! When will you be...
in Hong Kong for our long overdue GTG ??
It’s in the works
Right now it looks like it will be in the autumn, but I have a meeting in a few weeks where it will most likely be scheduled. I will drop you a pm as soon as I have something. I really look forward to out GTG my friend.