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28 July 2016, 05:15 AM | #31 |
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I don't think you can beat the AP dial
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28 July 2016, 01:20 PM | #33 |
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These AP pics are very attractive IMO
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28 July 2016, 01:52 PM | #34 | |
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Different strokes for different folks mate, I for one love the T dial. The stern family has such a long and respected relationship with Tiffany and Co, and Tiffany was for a long time an important retailer for luxury watches (even Rolexes have Tiffany co branded watches). I also think that it is most tastefully done on the 5712, it's very discreet in real life, and I think it adds an extra dimension to the watch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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29 July 2016, 03:21 AM | #36 |
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I have a 5712r and over time, you get to realise how warm and 'alive' the dial is depending on light / weather. More so than a 5712a. In this context, it also beats the AP.
You can argue that the AP has more work to it and admire it for that, but imo, it's much more one dimensional. Of course i am biased over the 5712r but i only acquired it after comparing it extensively with watches from work colleagues owning PP and AP and in various configurations. |
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Whilst I am total agreement with your assessment of the 5712R, I must say the AP dial also has many layers to it. The white gold markers glisten under the sun, the tapisterrie dial on the ROC has 3 contrasting finish, which comes alive under light. It projects a different character depending on the angle you view it. To me it's a hard hard match. I can't really announce a winner. That's why I have both 😁 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Normally, a Tiffany dial Patek watch could only be obtained in 5 Tiffany boutique shops in America. Of course one could obtain one in the grey market if the opportunity so arises. The packaging comes in additional blue Tiffany boxes and bag. And the Tiffany & Co dial is printed on a given Patek model by Patek themselves. Other than that there isn't that much of a difference. But like all things, it is the meaning behind the partnership that matters. Patek and Tiffany have been working together since the very beginning of both companies. 2 centuries ago these two companies helped and influence each other and this relationship helped shape the company's culture and ethos that we so respect today. Even Rolexes used to have Tiffany dials, but the partnership did not last long. PP and Tiffany however, well PP's first New York boutique is located on the mezzanine floor of Tiffany's 5th avenue flagship store. Visually the impact is minimal, which is exactly why I love it. It's not discernible until you look closer, it's not significant unless you know it's history, it is frivolous if you do not appreciate the two brands mutual influence and how important that is in making Patek one of the most sought after watch in the watch world. Oh and of course the added ego stroke of having something scarce and exclusive ;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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