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Celebrating the Patek Philippe Ref. 5100G-001
The 5100 remains one of my favorite Patek Philippe modern references and, after having dedicated a separate thread to the rose gold, the yellow gold and the platinum variants, I now want to complete the tribute by celebrating the last one, which is also the only one I've never seen in real life: the white gold variant.
The shaped "manta ray" case is really unique and beautiful.
I'm not particularly fond of blue dials, but this one looks really nice, sunburst, profound and not too bright.
The manual wind shaped calibre 28-20/200 PS IRM is a beauty to look at and it has a 10-day power reserve.
Among the 3,000 examples made of ref. 5100, 1,500 units were crafted in yellow gold, 750 in rose gold, 300 in platinum and finally 450 in white gold, which makes this variant the second rarest one.
And this watch, designed to celebrate the year 2000 and the third millenium is also a chronometer, COSC certified.
credit: s.song
Here are some photos of some actual owners on IG:
credit: @jfu4js (1-3) and @igwatchlover
And here is the white gold variant side by side with the yellow gold one and, below, with the platinum one:
credit: @hk2233www (1-2) & @ayyb55
Do you have a personal favourite variant?
Best, Emmanuel
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Celebrating the Patek Philippe Ref. 5100G-001
The 5100 remains one of my favorite Patek Philippe modern references and, after having dedicated a separate thread to the rose gold , the yellow gold and the platinum variants, I now want to complete the tribute by celebrating the last one, which is also ...
Thanks for the post, Emmanuel!
Yes I do have my favorite variant, and here it is. ...
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
Your photo shows how versatile the WG variant can be: with this light blue fabric strap it looks really sporty. And I think this versatility is very unique to this particular blue dial/white metal case combo. Have a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel
You are on a slippery slope. I feel a certain passion for this reference, here. :)))
To answer your question, I am torn between white gold and platinum. But the yellow gold is far rom being a second choice. Its dial is just tops... Best, mon ami. Nicolas
Someone recently poured some gasoline on my passion for this reference ! ;-)
The grainy dial of the YG is definitely very appealing.
Super reference.
I saw the R version (grey dial) on a dealer's wrist in the last year or so and it was captivating. Classy and interesting. The G version looks great too (haven't seen it in person) but the R version was so eye-catching... Cheers, John
Yes, the R has what I call a "nocturne" quality. Very warm and appealing.
Platinum and YG are great too. Have a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel
Asking price is €240k, which makes 60 for each piece:
that's a huge premium for the complete set!
Thank you! Seeing one in real life is really something else.
Photos don’t do fully justice to the 5100, which is a great reference. Best, Emmanuel
Yes, each has a real charm.
And interestingly even though the YG is the less rare (1,500 examples), it is the only one with a grainy dial, not sunburst, and with black writing and counter marking.
Thanks for yet another very interesting post 👌🏻
I really like these different case designs . And like you said that blue dial isn’t that boring with this watch. I tend to prefer rose gold lately so that would be my choice but who can say no to a Platinum one 🤷🏻♂️
The R has a very appealing "nocturne" quality.
But I tend to prefer the grainy dial of the J to the sunburst of the R. The P is also wonderful. I yet have to see the G: hopefully someday... Have a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for sharing !
This reference and it’s special case shape is getting me really curious about how it would look on my wrist. Being strongly attracted by blue dials I hope to have the chance to try the G or P on. But I suspect that it would be a trap.
It would probably be a trap indeed, as this reference is wonderful
and the real life experience is strong! Best, Emmanuel
Hi Emmanuel, this piece is beautiful and is a delicious 😋
Manta Ray ! Must be tiring on the fingers to wind it to get up to 10 days !
The G and the P have a very modern look.
The R has the same elements of "modern" design (sunburst dial and white writing and subdial markings), but with a warmer and more classical look. The J is the only one with a grainy dial and black writing and subdial markings: it is clearly the most vinta...