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Paracentesis · 8 May 2011, 03:20 AM

New macro lens. Hope you like...

Jim232118 · 8 May 2011, 07:23 AM

Awsome pictures. Patek Philippe makes the best movements.

dddrees · 8 May 2011, 09:56 AM

Great PICs, nothing like a Patek. Thanks for sharing James.

topcat30093 · 8 May 2011, 07:18 PM

Nice photos James.
I take it that your 5146, is quite new?
If so have you checked to see whether it has got the Silinvar spring fitted?
During the course of the past 12 months and on the quite Patek started to replace the Breguet spring with the newer one in some of their movements, which included the 324.

These springs were first tested in their Advanced Research models, such as their 5250.

Regards
Tony

Paracentesis · 9 May 2011, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by topcat30093

Nice photos James.
I take it that your 5146, is quite new?
If so have you checked to see whether it has got the Silinvar spring fitted?
During the course of the past 12 months and on the quite Patek started to replace the Breguet spring with the newer one in some of their movements, which included the 324.

These springs were first tested in their Advanced Research models, such as their 5250.

Regards
Tony

Hi Tony. Bought July 2010, but no idea how long it had been sitting in the shop. How would I check for a Silinvar spring?

Cheers,

James

liptonnr · 10 May 2011, 06:49 AM

Nice shots and nice pp!

topcat30093 · 10 May 2011, 06:53 AM

Take a look at the balance spring, using a loupe if possible and the spring should be blue or appear blue in colour.

Paracentesis · 11 May 2011, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by topcat30093

Take a look at the balance spring, using a loupe if possible and the spring should be blue or appear blue in colour.

Hmmm. What do you think?

Another couple of gratuitous shots:

MonBK · 11 May 2011, 02:18 AM

Nice!!

mtrunner · 11 May 2011, 03:38 AM

Awesome pics thanks for sharing.

topcat30093 · 11 May 2011, 05:21 AM

James, looking at your first photo, the spring certainly looks blue. :)

Paracentesis · 11 May 2011, 07:41 AM

Thanks very much for all the kind words, guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat30093

James, looking at your first photo, the spring certainly looks blue. :)

Yes, I think so too. Thanks for the heads-up! I had to take about 50 shots before I got one with the balance (almost) stationary.

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I like how you own a Patek, A Rolex Sub (and god only knows what else) yet your profile states 'Tissot'

The Tissot Seastar Automatic's my favourite. It was my 14th birthday present, and is really responsible for my interest in watches.

GolfPunk · 11 May 2011, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Paracentesis

New macro lens. Hope you like...

Fantastic pictures. Patek movements are truly beautiful!

I like how you own a Patek, A Rolex Sub (and god only knows what else) yet your profile states 'Tissot'

The GMT Master · 14 May 2011, 05:15 PM

Patek Philippe: one of the few brands to make Rolex look cheap by comparison. Gorgeous movement, some lovely detailing on it

B. Doggy · 15 May 2011, 01:19 AM

Delicious.

onkyo · 15 May 2011, 01:51 AM

Amazing movements.... Great shots!

Thanks for sharing.

Paracentesis · 15 May 2011, 04:48 AM

Cheers guys. One more, narrow aperture, long exposure for a better depth of field.

Rigsby1 · 15 May 2011, 04:57 AM

Love it

8 May 2011, 03:20 AM	#1
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	PP movement macros New macro lens. Hope you like...

8 May 2011, 09:56 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Great PICs, nothing like a Patek. Thanks for sharing James. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 May 2011, 07:18 PM	#4
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Nice photos James. I take it that your 5146, is quite new? If so have you checked to see whether it has got the Silinvar spring fitted? During the course of the past 12 months and on the quite Patek started to replace the Breguet spring with the newer one in some of their movements, which included the 324. These springs were first tested in their Advanced Research models, such as their 5250. Regards Tony __________________

10 May 2011, 06:53 AM	#7
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Take a look at the balance spring, using a loupe if possible and the spring should be blue or appear blue in colour. __________________

11 May 2011, 05:21 AM	#11
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	James, looking at your first photo, the spring certainly looks blue. :) __________________

8 May 2011, 07:23 AM	#2
Jim232118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: DFW, TX Watch: Yachtmaster II YG Posts: 276	Awsome pictures. Patek Philippe makes the best movements.

10 May 2011, 06:49 AM	#6
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	Nice shots and nice pp!

11 May 2011, 02:18 AM	#9
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Nice!!

11 May 2011, 03:38 AM	#10
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Awesome pics thanks for sharing.

14 May 2011, 05:15 PM	#14
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Patek Philippe: one of the few brands to make Rolex look cheap by comparison. Gorgeous movement, some lovely detailing on it

15 May 2011, 01:19 AM	#15
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Delicious. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

15 May 2011, 01:51 AM	#16
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Amazing movements.... Great shots! Thanks for sharing.

15 May 2011, 04:48 AM	#17
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Cheers guys. One more, narrow aperture, long exposure for a better depth of field.

15 May 2011, 04:57 AM	#18
Rigsby1 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Darren Location: England Posts: 401	Love it

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