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Why is the 5110 such a popular watch here?

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : March 5th, 2015-06:27
The world time reference 5110 seems to be an incredibly popular watch on this forum. I think there is a reason for that. Lets not talk about the movement. The style. The case. Nicolas has done a great job over the years expounding the virtues of his 5110P...  

You got it. An universal charm, which works on both formal and dressy universes.

 
 By: amanico : March 5th, 2015-06:33
When it comes to world times, the Patek is the winner. Not in terms of sophistication and functionality, but in terms of charm. And charm is one of the most important cirteria, for us, don't you think? Best, Joe. Nicolas

Yes....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : March 5th, 2015-06:46
.....I don't know if its charm or aesthetics...... sometimes, I will look at a watch and its aesthetics are so powerful that I will readily overlook some perhaps fundamental flaws under the hood.

Practical side of me wouldn't add the P...

 
 By: Robert65 : March 5th, 2015-08:43
But trade G (plus funds) for P. White metal appearance stays the same and you get that nice blue/grey center in the P. Same dress up/down potential. Once you have the P you might not think the G is absolutely necessary don't you think? But the G is gorgeo... 

Thats an interesting point....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : March 5th, 2015-08:59
... a part of me likes the idea of owning both metals..... ....but the reality may well be that I end up just wearing one..... ....but which one?!?!

Two different characters. For those who have the means, both is the answer. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 5th, 2015-09:31
For the others, they can't go wrong with any of them... That is the good news. Best, Nicolas

your 5110G fits perfectly

 
 By: patrickh : March 5th, 2015-09:06
on your wrist. Just wait few days and see if at Baselworld, a PP novelty will talk to you best than an additional 5110 in your collection ;-))) In any case, G or P play on the same range for easy wearability under many circonstancies. BRs, Patrickh

Its got that universal charm.

 
 By: geross : March 5th, 2015-09:50
Quite versatile. Sits well on your wrist. Wear it in good health baron. Best Geross

shape of the hands and fit...

 
 By: mjnoumoff : March 5th, 2015-11:45
I prefer the shape of the hands on the 5110 to the 5130. I also have a small wrist so the 5110 fits me better. Such a functional watch and absolutely beautiful. one of my favorite Patek watches!

As a sufferer from Synesthesia....

 
 By: Tonypatch : March 5th, 2015-13:10
..I see the 5110 like this....the 5110 is "mellow" and "mild", the guilloche part of the dial lends it an "afternoon" feel, the whiteness of the dial is "forgiving". In RG its glow reminds me of valve Röhrenradios of the 1950ies (while the 5130 with its s... 

I like that question ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : March 5th, 2015-13:11
and I guess passion & love are involved here. There have been a few quite critical reviews about that watch, even from well-known collectors, in the past. Have they been wrong? No, but in some cases it is not all about the perfect features if there is... 

Great with jeans! :)

 
 By: fernando : March 5th, 2015-20:01
cheers fernando ...  

Agree

 
 By: descartes1 : March 8th, 2015-06:26
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ouch… that picture is painfully good.

 
 By: keks : March 12th, 2015-12:46
makes me want to scramble and get a 5110P…!

Hello Joe! Nice to read your thoughts and those from our friends...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 11th, 2015-07:35
... regarding the 5110. This timpiece is very special to me. I´ve been dreaming with it for years till I finaly reached it a couple of months ago. I felt like I was touching the sky! As I wrote when I showed it here just a few hours after having it on my ...  

Maybe because...

 
 By: ciaca : March 12th, 2015-07:48
A lot of people own the 5110 and not the 5130 :-)

It costs less...

 
 By: ciaca : March 12th, 2015-12:25
...and came first I coul also presume that the size matters and 37mm are more suitable to a clasy dress watch more than 39. But i'm not sure this last reason can apply to the occurrence we are talking about, given the fashion trend of big cases which most...