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tom2517 · 12 July 2018, 04:37 PM

Finally here’s my 5131p review, the reason I haven’t gotten around to it is because I haven’t been wearing it at all, it took six months for Patek to make a 1.5 link and finally it has arrived last week.

Now onto the watch itself, much have been made on the enamel of this watch but the enamel quality of this watch, or for 5131 in general, is average at best. Both VC and Hermes enamel watches are far better in quality. Although to be fair, I have not personally seen Patek’s higher end art craft enamel pieces, those should be better, and are better according forum members from another site.

The 240 movement is a typical Patek workhorse, it’s got everything you want in a watch movement, beveling, polished countersinks, Geneva waves, and etc., but is it done to the highest standard? No, under the loupe one can see average beveling (and was done by a machine tool, Patek shows on their website on how they do beveling). It’s more of a polished edge instead of convex curve.

But very few brands do (actual) hand beveling anyways, it takes too much time, plus Patek is the largest producer of watches in haute horology, I can understand they don’t have the time nor the manpower. But still, if you buy PP thinking you will get great finishing, think again.

Some might question after all these complaint, why bother buying it? Well, I think it was master watch maker George Daniels (and to certain extent Philippe Dufour) who said aesthetics is the most important aspect of a watch, if you get that part right, the watch will sell itself. For me Patek does the best looking PPC and (flat) world time in the market (I also love GF’s 3D globe GMT but that is in another category).

Sam Philip · 12 July 2018, 05:24 PM

Awesome watch, major congrats!

SW1 · 12 July 2018, 05:41 PM

What did the link cost

SW1 · 12 July 2018, 05:44 PM

Buy PP for the front. ALS for the back. Love PP WT but skne great looking alternatives like Chopard that recognise DLS

tom2517 · 12 July 2018, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sw1

what did the link cost

$49,500 ntd.

tom2517 · 12 July 2018, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SW1

Buy PP for the front. ALS for the back. Love PP WT but skne great looking alternatives like Chopard that recognise DLS

No doubt other brands does more advanced WT.

RussW · 12 July 2018, 07:05 PM

It’s a stunning watch, congrats.

Sonzy · 12 July 2018, 07:15 PM

Congrats.... congrats.... congrats... it’s my dream watch. I love it

1William · 12 July 2018, 09:11 PM

Congratulations

tyler1980 · 12 July 2018, 09:39 PM

wow

tom2517 · 12 July 2018, 09:50 PM

Thanks guys.

jrs146 · 12 July 2018, 10:58 PM

So nice! Big congrats!

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Vipes · 12 July 2018, 10:58 PM

Wow, very nice! I’ve never had a watch with an enamel dial. Can you elaborate on what makes this an average dial? Thanks.

tng11 · 12 July 2018, 11:15 PM

Wow, congratulations!

I love the honest review. I have a close collector friend who always goes on and on about how much better Lange's finishing is, and I agree with him. Maybe it is a little disappointing that a watch in this price bracket isn't finished to the highest standards. But when considered as a package (aesthetics are above movement finishing in the hierarchy for me), Patek wins.

mfer · 12 July 2018, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tom2517

$49,500 ntd.

Stunning watch with a $1,500 link!

tom2517 · 12 July 2018, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Vipes

Wow, very nice! I’ve never had a watch with an enamel dial. Can you elaborate on what makes this an average dial? Thanks.

Most obvious is bubbles, some are worse than others. I was told the higher end art craft pieces also have them, but to a lesser extent. But you can only see it using a scope.

This is what Patek to me nowadays, looks great from a distance, falls a little short upon close inspection, but when you factor in other criteria such as brand power, second hand value, and etc., it still can’t be beat.

Vipes · 12 July 2018, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tom2517

Most obvious is bubbles, some are worse than others. I was told the higher end art craft pieces also have them, but to a lesser extent. But you can only see it using a scope.

This is what Patek to me nowadays, looks great from a distance, falls a little short upon close inspection, but when you factor in other criteria such as brand power, second hand value, and etc., it still can’t be beat.

Thanks for the explanation

goog53 · 13 July 2018, 12:25 AM

Congrats Tom! I think You gave a pretty honest and accurate assessment. Overall, I really love wearing the watch. Mine says Hi!

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Urosfan · 13 July 2018, 12:28 AM

Congrats

ap1 · 13 July 2018, 01:19 AM

Congrats on a great piece

uniqueMR · 13 July 2018, 01:51 AM

Flawless, congrats...

GB-man · 13 July 2018, 01:55 AM

Congrats it looks great on the bracelet.

tom2517 · 13 July 2018, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goog53

Congrats Tom! I think You gave a pretty honest and accurate assessment. Overall, I really love wearing the watch. Mine says Hi!

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CoveWatch · 13 July 2018, 02:28 AM

Congratulations! it looks great on you!

Vivalas · 13 July 2018, 02:36 AM

Very stunning, congrats.

AK797 · 13 July 2018, 02:40 AM

Many congrats! What does it weigh?

tom2517 · 13 July 2018, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Many congrats! What does it weigh?

I think around 240g.

PatekSF · 13 July 2018, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SW1

What did the link cost

The link costs US$1500.

You’re lucky you got it in 6 months. My 1.5 link for my 5131P took nearly 11 months to receive.

Helmi · 13 July 2018, 07:25 AM

Congratulations. A grail watch in platinum despite the little picks in your review. Wear it in best of health

tonupbklyn · 13 July 2018, 08:07 AM

pure class!

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Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Awesome watch, major congrats!

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SW1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: GB Posts: 296	Buy PP for the front. ALS for the back. Love PP WT but skne great looking alternatives like Chopard that recognise DLS

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12 July 2018, 10:58 PM	#13
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,838	Wow, very nice! I’ve never had a watch with an enamel dial. Can you elaborate on what makes this an average dial? Thanks.

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tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,629	Wow, congratulations! I love the honest review. I have a close collector friend who always goes on and on about how much better Lange's finishing is, and I agree with him. Maybe it is a little disappointing that a watch in this price bracket isn't finished to the highest standards. But when considered as a package (aesthetics are above movement finishing in the hierarchy for me), Patek wins.

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Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,532	Very stunning, congrats.

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AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	Many congrats! What does it weigh?

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Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Congratulations. A grail watch in platinum despite the little picks in your review. Wear it in best of health

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