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Dear All, With immense pleasure, I announce the completion of the 5131 set of quadruplets !

GLau
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This journey of 11 years (from when I first saw the 5131J when it was released) or 6 years (from the first catch) is one that I could never have dreamed of !

Each quadruplet has its own characteristics and charm and I love each equally.

Having studied them, my observations (which I mentioned previously) on the enamel dials are:

·     G: most colors (which is an important point for an enamel dial IMO) and best color gradations out of the four

·     P: best overall heft on the wrist with an enamel map that has fewer colors and is more subdued

·     R: warmest overall combination (of the case and enamel colors) that strikes a superb balance

·     J: bright yellow matches the green and brown very well, and these colors compliment the J case

 

In terms of emotions on the wrist(s), each 5131 is different:

·      R evokes most emotions because it has both North America and Asia, two continents that my wife and I spent lots of time in, while Asia was where our children were born.  Hence, I am merely looking after it for my kids and wearing it in the meantime !  So which child should or will get the R ?  What criteria should I use ?  Perhaps I let them prove to me who is worthy ?  LOL ! 

·      G has Asia & therefore the other child will receive this piece.  Since G also has Europe in the dial, maybe the eventual owner will spend more time in Europe ?

·      J with North America is meaningful to me and my wife.  Hence, J will therefore go to either her or me.  As a smart husband, I will let her decide !

·      P has the North Pole and is the ice king.  Hence, depending on who is more “icy” with the marriage, this person shall become the ice king or ice queen ??!! 


·       What are your thoughts of the quadruplets ?

 

I am in honeymoon with my grail set now.  What will come next ?  I cannot imagine because there are no more limbs and kidneys to sell.  LOL !!  none

 

Yours truly,

 

"Enamel Slave/Addict"




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mahesh April 28th, 2019-07:42
Holy kaw... Impressive collection & patience always pays off... Best, Mahesh.,
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GLau April 30th, 2019-05:14
Thank you Malesh ! I am an impatient man who has.... learned how to become patient!
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FRAMII April 28th, 2019-07:45
Congrats... I have been thinking in the same direction as well But as I have never purchased secondhand watches before it might take some time or never happen 😏 at least I hopefully can manage to get a full set of 5231 😂 But congrats again.
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GLau April 30th, 2019-05:15
Thanks Fram ! I wish you a fun journey in... Completing your 5231 set !
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FRAMII May 1st, 2019-05:09
Will take 10 years 😂 if i can get it 🙏  
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GLau May 2nd, 2019-19:41
A decade to collect the 5231 set is ... worthwhile IMO !
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Mean Solar Time April 28th, 2019-08:02
Outstanding! They all look spectacular!
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GLau April 30th, 2019-05:17
Hi mean solar time, thanks and I look forward to ... seeing more photos of your 5231J and 5131s !
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Mean Solar Time May 5th, 2019-14:45
Here's a good side by side  ... 
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GLau May 5th, 2019-22:37
thanks mean solar time for this comparison photo !  
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