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3 August 2020, 08:21 PM | #211 |
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I am still happy with my entry level SS PP
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4 August 2020, 12:57 AM | #213 |
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Just my opinion, but I think most watches will not have the edges/sides of the second hand mirror finished, it would not be practical for a mass-produced watch, even a Patek.
If you get a good 10-15x loupe you will also see the edges of the hairspring are not finished as well, again IMO this is perfectly acceptable on a mass produced $30k steel watch. @The OP enjoy your watch, it's a great reference. |
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3 October 2021, 01:36 PM | #216 |
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The new Grand Seiko movements have solved this, btw.
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The new mobile phones (iphone 13pro, etc) have superb macro performances. I suspect it will put pressure on the finishing departements of watch brands.
BTW, Stern said that the aim of their new building was not to increase the production quantities but increase the quality of the final products. Let's see... |
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I wanted to get to the bottom of this once and for all, so I took out the electron microscope to look at the hands on my Patek.
This is under 1000x magnification. Oh the horror, I don't think I can accept this! |
4 October 2021, 10:46 AM | #219 |
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“You wouldn’t have this problem with a Grand Seiko. It would still look perfect under this level of magnification,” some GS fan, probably.
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4 October 2021, 01:14 PM | #220 |
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[QUOTE=Offline99;10798013]According to another commenter, OP's photos were using a 20x loupe.[/QUOTEthen his expectations are too high
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This video is interesting about the aquanaut and the finishing (the macro is superb): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5hbaLL2vSI
Whatever the reviews, it is an amazing watch (I would love to add to my collection). |
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5 October 2021, 11:24 AM | #224 |
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I don’t judge the beauty of a woman by taking a magnifying glass and finding some complexion flaws. It’s the overall appearance, character and style.
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5 October 2021, 07:39 PM | #225 |
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6 October 2021, 12:51 AM | #227 |
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The Bentley is a far better comparison. At the prices PP & Bentley charge, people expect a perfect product. One would be equally disappointed.
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6 October 2021, 01:30 AM | #228 |
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This are macro shots of my 2019 aquanaut 5167a. I think the finishing is pretty good.
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6 October 2021, 02:45 AM | #229 |
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It looks like you've been very lucky.
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My 5164 looks like above, not sure why the OP's is so bad. Haven't had a single quality issue with my 5711 or 5164
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7 October 2021, 08:53 AM | #233 |
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I would say 99.99% of people who buy Patek are buying the name.
That goes for any watch really. If people strictly bought for value the whole watch market would tumble. If we bring up depreciation it's kinda sad actually. Not so much durability or life. But value retention yes. I mean should we buying something because we love it and can afford it, because it's going to last, or because it's something we can sell for our money back. My two cents. |
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What does this meta-discussion about first Bentley, and then Rolls-Royce grilles, have to do with forum members' perceived substandard finishing on Patek Philippe's entry models? The automotive examples you cite are driven by legislation. Substandard finishing isn't. |
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