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5196 sub dial
The relatively larger sub-dial, as seen on the earlier version is more classic. But there is something appealing about the way the sub-dial on the modern version does not interfere with the numbers. Looks more discrete.
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Does Patek still make Calatravas like this?
My favourite Patek dial has always been the three-colour breguet numerals Calatrava dial. I was under the impression they hadn't been made in ~60 years, but I have very little knowledge of Patek to know better. I saw one today as I was passing by a jewele...
Indeed . . .
And pics do not do this watch justice. It is truly a beauty, thx for the comments . . .
Sure...NOT! :-)
You should observe better the dials of the watches to realise how different they are and how better made is that of the vintage model ref. 570 (look at the position of the sub seconds dial in relative to the border of the dial, for instance, which says a ...
No more Non Sense around the 5196p
Hard to believe that the most prestigous watch maker in the world would re-develop such a spectacular dial and frame it in Platinum to cheat their distinguished buyers with a half-ass movement. The movement is that size to set the impecable sub-dial preci...
5196 sub dial
The relatively larger sub-dial, as seen on the earlier version is more classic. But there is something appealing about the way the sub-dial on the modern version does not interfere with the numbers. Looks more discrete. fnk
it is where it is
because the PC215 is so small relative to the case. This is the reason this reference comes with a solid back. With the back off you really see that size does matter in this instance. A pitifully small movement for the case. There are so many watches out ...
I Love it.......the hands seem to just flow over the dial
gracefully,,,,,and being a subdial Lover,,,(I own the calatrava 3919),this watch is a masterpiece...I would buy it,,sorry for not answering your question , but you have good taste .......Mark
