Patek Philippe

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...  

It really is a very flamboyant look. May I suggest Mephisto-lugs? Is it interesting? Yes. Would I wear it? Not so much. Best, Jens

And so is “Mephisto-lugs”: the common moniker is Devil’s Horns! Thank you, Jens. Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

come to mind, but maybe that’s already a taken name. So maybe goat horns 🤣

Best, Emmanuel

“Goat horns” 🐐 is quite nice too! 😄 Thank you, Steve! Best, Emmanuel

Would call these Wings of Slayer. 🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸

Well done. Thank you, Gary! Best, Emmanuel

Integrated lugs

Thank you. Best, Emmanuel

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.... 

Bull horns 🤘!

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... 

because the silhouette seen from above forms a stylized "X"?

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.... 

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... 

Definitely not the USS Enterprise! Was a total Star Trekkie in my youth.

Or something like the Theme Building at LAX. credit: @flightpathlax & RobsBlogs (robedgcumbe.com) ...  

I definitely see what you mean. Thank you. Best, Emmanuel

devils Horns!

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 ... 

Beautiful. Best, Ashot

Thank you, Ashot. Best, Emmanuel

We have to remember on some of the more unusual styles of watches, that most of us have a number of different watches and styles. If a person only had one watch then something unusual may not be what you wanted. But with owning many watches having a few u... 

agree with you. Having such a watch in a collection is great. Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

I love this watch.

I will post soon concerning the “Turtle” collection which comprises this reference among a few others. Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

‘Spider Lugs’ would be my description!!!!!

Best, Emmanuel

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Best, Emmanuel

but I personally like the tiered disco volante bezel.