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Basel 2008 news: Patek Philippe 5078 and 5959 with black dials
Two grand
complication models come this year with a new black laquered dial.
Patek Philippe 5078
These true
marvels are still available with their white dials (if you consider them
as available) ! ps: enamel dial for 5078 and lacquer dial for 5959 on white dial versions! Thank you for correcting me.
Patek Philippe 5959
These two
watches are absolutely necessary in any serious collection ! 
Amazing watch
White or
black? White for me!
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Basel 2008 news: Patek Philippe 5078 and 5959 with black dials
Two grand complication models come this year with a new black laquered dial. Patek Philippe 5078 These true marvels are still available with their white dials (if you consider them as available) ! ps: enamel dial for 5078 and lacquer dial for 5959 on whit...
Thx, Jerome...
And, can somebody tell why the black dial is lacquer rather than enamal? Is it because black enamal dial is very difficult to do, or black enamal dial is easy to crack? Thank you for your enlightenment.
Patek 5959 Dial / Price
Both white and black dials on the 5959 are lacquered rather than enamel, because enamel dials are too thick. Patek was looking to make this watch as thin as possible. The latest price is 440,000 Swiss Francs.
