Re: Patek Philippe
Δημοσιεύτηκε: Τετ Ιαν 11, 2012 3:16 pm
Patek Philippe 10 Day Tourbillon Ref. 5101G
A love Affair
All the watches written about on this site are ones either owned by my son or loved by my son and desired by my son. All are given devoted attention, equally, but for my part I have favourites. With apologies to George Orwell for borrowing his words, all may merit equal attention but “some are more equal than others”. This watch is definitely more equal than others.
When it was launched the platinum version drew many admiring glances. It was remarkable in its technology and elegantly discrete in its appearance. That was the 5101P.
Next it was offered in rose gold. Breathtaking! The warmth, lustre and that exquisite tiered art deco case set the pulses racing. That was the 5101R.
Now that has been replaced by the 5101G. This replacement has a
air, silver , blue, white gold. It shines. Quite a contrast to its immediate predecessor with its very different palette but still there is that Patek Philippe magic. Patek Philippe creations always have that clearly defined form and understated features which harmonise and create a perfect whole.
The watch is powered by the same TO28-20/222 in house caliber with two mainspring barrels as its precursors, requisite to achieve the 10 day power reserve but requiring greater space to accommodate all, achieved by reconfiguring the movement. The larger barrel, the upper one, is wound directly and transfers power to the smaller barrel. The twin barrels and tourbillon cage are, therefore, set on one side of the movement and the train wheels are sited under the dial. Space is also conserved by having two wheels sharing the same axis.
The tourbillon itself is remarkable. Its cage alone has 72 parts yet weighs only 0.3 grams. It challenges the imagination, such skill, such dexterity, such expertise! All parts of the filigreed cage are actually finished by hand. The craftsmanship is astounding and mere superlatives cannot suffice to detail its remarkable workmanship.
A simple planetary gear system is responsible for the reserve de marche (up and down) indication.
The movement has a spinning wheel balance, not visible but indicated on the subsidiary seconds.
Meticulous attention to detail characterises the decoration of the movement to be viewed through the sapphire crystal back. Côte de Geneve stripes enhance the reverse and the main plate is finished with perlage.
The attention to detail is a eulogy to the skills of haute horology. The 29 jewels, for example are adjusted to both heat and cold. All those rubies on view are set in gold chatons. All is perfection.
Technical Specifications
Movement: Mechanical manually wound; Caliber TO28-20 REC 10J PS IRM; 28x20 mm; height 6.30 mm.; 29 jewels; 11 bridges; two mainspring barrels; gold chatons; 10 Day Tourbillon Escapement.
Functions: 10 day power reserve indicator; seconds subdial; power reserve indicator.
Face: Two tone gold dial; blue sunburst and rhodium grey; gold applied numerals
Case: White gold; 29.6 x 51.7 mm.; sapphire-crystal case back
Other Features: Water resistant to 30m.
Alligator strap with square scales in matt navy blue, hand stitched; prong buckle.
http://www.escapement.uk.com/articles/p ... 5101g.html
A love Affair
All the watches written about on this site are ones either owned by my son or loved by my son and desired by my son. All are given devoted attention, equally, but for my part I have favourites. With apologies to George Orwell for borrowing his words, all may merit equal attention but “some are more equal than others”. This watch is definitely more equal than others.
When it was launched the platinum version drew many admiring glances. It was remarkable in its technology and elegantly discrete in its appearance. That was the 5101P.
Next it was offered in rose gold. Breathtaking! The warmth, lustre and that exquisite tiered art deco case set the pulses racing. That was the 5101R.
Now that has been replaced by the 5101G. This replacement has a
air, silver , blue, white gold. It shines. Quite a contrast to its immediate predecessor with its very different palette but still there is that Patek Philippe magic. Patek Philippe creations always have that clearly defined form and understated features which harmonise and create a perfect whole.The watch is powered by the same TO28-20/222 in house caliber with two mainspring barrels as its precursors, requisite to achieve the 10 day power reserve but requiring greater space to accommodate all, achieved by reconfiguring the movement. The larger barrel, the upper one, is wound directly and transfers power to the smaller barrel. The twin barrels and tourbillon cage are, therefore, set on one side of the movement and the train wheels are sited under the dial. Space is also conserved by having two wheels sharing the same axis.
The tourbillon itself is remarkable. Its cage alone has 72 parts yet weighs only 0.3 grams. It challenges the imagination, such skill, such dexterity, such expertise! All parts of the filigreed cage are actually finished by hand. The craftsmanship is astounding and mere superlatives cannot suffice to detail its remarkable workmanship.
A simple planetary gear system is responsible for the reserve de marche (up and down) indication.
The movement has a spinning wheel balance, not visible but indicated on the subsidiary seconds.
Meticulous attention to detail characterises the decoration of the movement to be viewed through the sapphire crystal back. Côte de Geneve stripes enhance the reverse and the main plate is finished with perlage.
The attention to detail is a eulogy to the skills of haute horology. The 29 jewels, for example are adjusted to both heat and cold. All those rubies on view are set in gold chatons. All is perfection.
Technical Specifications
Movement: Mechanical manually wound; Caliber TO28-20 REC 10J PS IRM; 28x20 mm; height 6.30 mm.; 29 jewels; 11 bridges; two mainspring barrels; gold chatons; 10 Day Tourbillon Escapement.
Functions: 10 day power reserve indicator; seconds subdial; power reserve indicator.
Face: Two tone gold dial; blue sunburst and rhodium grey; gold applied numerals
Case: White gold; 29.6 x 51.7 mm.; sapphire-crystal case back
Other Features: Water resistant to 30m.
Alligator strap with square scales in matt navy blue, hand stitched; prong buckle.
http://www.escapement.uk.com/articles/p ... 5101g.html
