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yes,
I much prefer the old 8 arm version.Much prettier. think Patek simplified it to cut down the time needed to poise the balance and gave the reason for doing so as to improve the drag of the balance as it spins faster.
patek 5146g
I am seriously considering taking the plunge on a patek philippe 5146 with the cream dial. Anyone with any knowledge of this watch? I've always been a Zenith guy, but thought was time to broaden my horizons....and empty my wallet. Thanks.
Very sensible choice ....
and a great looking classic annual calender. Cream dial is also my favorite and personally I would prefer one with the newer cal.324. Good luck!
How can I tell it's a 324 and not a 315?
Just wanted to inquire, how can one tell if the watch they're looking at has the 315 base movement or the 324 base movement? They look similar. I would prefer the 324 movement because of the 28.8K vph over the 315 movement; the slight sacrifice in reserve...
Cert & Movement
It'll be on your cert of authenticity as well as inscribed on one of the movement plates.
Here it is
Hi, The calibre 324 has only four weights on the arms of the balance, while the 315 has the traditional Gyromax balance. Cheers Dje Here is the 324:...
not entirely correct re: 8 arms on 315
I have a 5146J with slate dial which I adore, but mine is the transitional model, it has the 315 movement but it has the newer 4 arms on the balance just like the balance on the 324.
Very usefull and practical Patek...
...It's a classic. Here is one with cream dial. Sincerely Ahmet...
I love the 5146
my fave is the 5146P for the dark ebony-gray dial and markers without numerals... and the small detail of the 'frame' around the date window.. it all adds up to what we are all saying here... a very natural wristwatch that goes with everything... The Cala...
IMO you can't go wrong with getting a 5146G...
Its a brilliant watch. I have owned both the J & G with the cream coloured dial. IMO the combination that you have chosen is an excellent one. The 1st one that I had (J) came with the 315 movement. But when I replaced it late last year it came with the ne...
