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thomaspp · 26 February 2017, 04:09 AM

Despite all the apparent Patek downfalls in recent times, PP really does make pretty wonderful dials and cases - probably the best across the board of comparable manufacturers. Sharing a new article from watchtime magazine I just read. Have a good weekend.

http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-...m_medium=email

Russell996 · 26 February 2017, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Despite all the apparent Patek downfalls in recent times, PP really does make pretty wonderful dials and cases - probably the best across the board of comparable manufacturers. Sharing a new article from watchtime magazine I just read. Have a good weekend.

http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-...m_medium=email

+1

Dial on my 5131R is sublime.

I know this might be a controversial topic but I saw my first 5711P 40th in the flesh yesterday and the dial is absolutely stunning - the dial colour is mesmerising and almost seems liquid, it draws you in. The diamond markers are perfectly judged so as to be a special addition to the look without being at all obvious. Even the infamous 40th wording simply melts into the dial - so much so that I find it hard to believe Patek haven't done something to the dial since the original photos were produced for the launch - it is now so subtle that I simply can't so how the photos originally captured it so prominently.

jon_jon · 26 February 2017, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Despite all the apparent Patek downfalls in recent times, PP really does make pretty wonderful dials and cases - probably the best across the board of comparable manufacturers. Sharing a new article from watchtime magazine I just read. Have a good weekend.

http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-...m_medium=email

Very nice article about the dial factory. The Stern family owned the dial factory before they became owners of PP but later sold the dial factory. They re-acquired ownership of the Cadran dial factory and produce most of their dials there. The 5131 and other hand-painted cloisonne enamel dials are done at the workshops of the enamel artisans. The CF dial factory also makes dials for AP and a few other Swiss watch companies.

kneedeep · 26 February 2017, 06:47 AM

Good read, thanks for sharing. That enamel sailing scene on the 175 Anniversary World Time dial is stunning.

incontrol · 26 February 2017, 08:27 AM

Great read. Impressive the details that go into every dial. Thank you for sharing it!

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masyv6 · 26 February 2017, 09:09 AM

Great read!!

Vipes · 26 February 2017, 12:25 PM

Thanks for the article.

Hairdude1 · 26 February 2017, 03:51 PM

Thanks for this buddy

KarlS · 26 February 2017, 05:03 PM

Russell your 5131 definately seems more vibrant. Think it's the yellow and blue. Thought we would see more pictures of the 5711P Annuversary than we have on TRF and other forums. Nice to see it next to the standard 5711A

robain · 27 February 2017, 03:53 AM

Great read!

submorstua · 28 February 2017, 05:58 PM

Very interesting read They really are beautiful dials.

Jetkopite · 28 February 2017, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

+1

Dial on my 5131R is sublime.

I know this might be a controversial topic but I saw my first 5711P 40th in the flesh yesterday and the dial is absolutely stunning - the dial colour is mesmerising and almost seems liquid, it draws you in. The diamond markers are perfectly judged so as to be a special addition to the look without being at all obvious. Even the infamous 40th wording simply melts into the dial - so much so that I find it hard to believe Patek haven't done something to the dial since the original photos were produced for the launch - it is now so subtle that I simply can't so how the photos originally captured it so prominently.

Russell love seeing your 5131R dial, do you have any other angles of it in natural daylight?? Would love to see more of it as much as I love this shot of it..

Russell996 · 28 February 2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetkopite

Russell love seeing your 5131R dial, do you have any other angles of it in natural daylight?? Would love to see more of it as much as I love this shot of it..

You must remember it's never sunny here!

I'll look some out, quick iPhone shot.

Jetkopite · 28 February 2017, 08:22 PM

Love it mate looks more vibrant than mine with your brighter yellow.. The Sun here in Dubai has melted my snow..

Racerdj · 28 February 2017, 09:10 PM

Last fall, touring the dial manufacture was a highlight of our trip and very much worth the drive of 2.5 hours from Geneva!

26 February 2017, 04:09 AM	#1
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	Patek dials Despite all the apparent Patek downfalls in recent times, PP really does make pretty wonderful dials and cases - probably the best across the board of comparable manufacturers. Sharing a new article from watchtime magazine I just read. Have a good weekend. http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-...m_medium=email __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

26 February 2017, 08:27 AM	#5
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Great read. Impressive the details that go into every dial. Thank you for sharing it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

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Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Thanks for this buddy __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

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Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Last fall, touring the dial manufacture was a highlight of our trip and very much worth the drive of 2.5 hours from Geneva! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

26 February 2017, 06:47 AM	#4
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Good read, thanks for sharing. That enamel sailing scene on the 175 Anniversary World Time dial is stunning.

26 February 2017, 09:09 AM	#6
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,747	Great read!!

26 February 2017, 12:25 PM	#7
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,838	Thanks for the article.

26 February 2017, 05:03 PM	#9
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	Russell your 5131 definately seems more vibrant. Think it's the yellow and blue. Thought we would see more pictures of the 5711P Annuversary than we have on TRF and other forums. Nice to see it next to the standard 5711A

27 February 2017, 03:53 AM	#10
robain "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: belgium Posts: 135	Great read!

28 February 2017, 05:58 PM	#11
submorstua "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Glasgow, UK Posts: 60	Very interesting read They really are beautiful dials.

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