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This has long been one of my favorites
Jan 12, 2015,05:28 AM
I actually believe the proportions are "just right". I personally prefer the slightly larger case size of this one over the previous retrograde date model. Also, I like the more "modern" aesthetic in general. Regarding the size of the day arc, I am not sure smaller would have worked. You will note that the start of the two "outside" days align to 5 and 7 o'clock, giving the watch a sense of visual symmetry. I always found the round version on the prior generation to look oddly small compared to the grand, sweeping arc of the date. Of course, we all have our own tastes, but this is my opinion. I think it is beautiful proportioned.
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A few quick shots of the Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 10th, 2015-04:56
I just wanted to share some shots of the Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date in Pink Gold. I am a big fan of the Patrimony line and of the retrograde complicationÂť But here I find the Day-Date to take over too much for my taste. The Date arc I find OK but why d...
Oh, sorry....
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 10th, 2015-05:32
But still the same problem.... Best Blomman
One of my fav. VC with the 1955
By: Mark in Paris : January 10th, 2015-07:54
We don't hear much about this one but it has been in my scope for quite a long time. Maybe that for T€.40 asked the movement, although very nicely finished, is quite too "simple" (or small?) for my taste. I can't judge about the double retrograde complica...
I agree on the movement size...
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 11th, 2015-03:38
Maybe if they did the opening a tad bigger it would feel better..? Sorry for pointing out the Day issue, hope I didn't "ruin" this one for you now... Best Blomman
No problem Blomman,
By: Mark in Paris : January 11th, 2015-14:22
It is not so much of a problem :)
I chose the earlier version and layout
By: 4Js : January 12th, 2015-04:31
I liked the black dial with guilloche and the smaller layout of the day. The case size also worked better for me I have not yet seen the latest black dial in the metal. Best, Joe ...
Yup, that would be the ONE!
By: respo : January 12th, 2015-05:31
I would choose the same, Joe. But, of course, yours might be a little challenging to find. ;-) But yes, size, dial finish and layout all work to make this earlier version quite wonderful. Best, respo
Mine, ref 47245, is 37mm
By: 4Js : January 13th, 2015-04:06
The current version is 42.5mm. Significant size difference. They really become two different watches. Very different personalities. Best Joe
5.5 mm difference?!
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 13th, 2015-04:59
Oh, that big difference! Didn't know that. Yes, then I understand it is two very different watches. Best Blomman
This has long been one of my favorites
By: jtodd : January 12th, 2015-05:28
I actually believe the proportions are "just right". I personally prefer the slightly larger case size of this one over the previous retrograde date model. Also, I like the more "modern" aesthetic in general. Regarding the size of the day arc, I am not su...
Both looks great on your wrist!
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 12th, 2015-14:46
You might be right about the alignment of the Day arc, but still - it is something that I know I would "reflect" on each time I would wear it. Best Blomman