FabR[Senior Patek Moderator]
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Yes, I'm sure that with today's research advances, an anti-UV glass would fully protect the oils. However, Patek's traditional view has always been that everything that appears on a dial must have a "function".
Nov 08, 2020,14:28 PM
Thus, in this "purist" view, a tourbillon has never qualified to be shown on a Patek dial. The (slightly acrobatic) argument that I believe was made for the 5303 is that, since there's technically no dial because the watch is openworked, then showing the tourbillon on the front side is not inconsistent with tradition ;-)
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Hands on review of the Patek Philippe 5303R
By: foversta : November 8th, 2020-12:54
In 2020, Patek Philippe has chosen to present its novelties progressively, given the sanitary context and the absence of the watches fairs. The year was first marked by the introduction of the Calatrava 6007A, which celebrated the new manufacture building...
I really really like this watch a lot tbh
By: Watchonthewrists : November 8th, 2020-12:59
Its a masterpiece imho. I also like the side of the case (any photos?) Thanks for this great review my friend. If only I could see this watch in person at some point 🙏🏻🤗
Thanks a lot for your input!
By: foversta : November 8th, 2020-13:30
Do you think that the anti UV glass wouldn't protect enough the tourbillon oil ? If this glass is efficient so what would be the reason for Patek preventing them doing a tourbillon dial side ? I'm not able to answer these questions... and I think you're r...
Thanks for this great review.
By: jlux : November 9th, 2020-00:58
The watch is really impressive and represents a whole new dial layout for PP. And yes,the word "tourbillon" should have been left out.