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29 August 2014, 02:48 AM | #1 |
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Which Calibre? 324 or 2121
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29 August 2014, 03:20 AM | #2 |
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I think I like better the architecture of the 2121, but that doesn't necessarily mean is better
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29 August 2014, 04:38 AM | #3 |
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The AP rotor is rather fabulous, just like the 5712's micro.
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29 August 2014, 11:52 AM | #4 |
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If they made the 324 in a 39mm case again I could probably be happy with it but as of today I would have to choose the 2121 because of the case size.
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29 August 2014, 11:54 AM | #5 |
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Both stunning but AP may get the nod for me...but very close call.
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29 August 2014, 12:09 PM | #6 |
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Even though I own the 324 I prefer the movement on the AP. I like how the rotor has that cut away
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Which Calibre? 324 or 2121
I'll say 2121 has the nicer rotor. But prefer the cleaner finish of the 324. I don't think there is a wrong answer here though.
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29 August 2014, 01:14 PM | #8 |
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Both are beautiful. I have much respect for the LeCoultre-developed movement used in the AP (and by Patek and Vacheron Constantin back in the day). But I prefer the Patek movement personally.
I know the LeCoultre/AP weakness with the barrel bridge wear (must be lubricated with regular service to avoid wear). Has any weakness been determined with the Patek movement? |
29 August 2014, 05:07 PM | #9 |
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For the beauty I say AP, but like Bryan just said the problem of it needing regular service is cooling me off not bad from buying a 15202, even though until 2-3 weeks ago I was really decided on getting one, haven't decided 100% yet on yes or no but
Of course both are beautiful in a different way, the 324 has a modern clean cut/finish while the 2121 is more vintage, in any case 2 great movements |
29 August 2014, 07:20 PM | #10 |
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324 for sure!
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I have no idea what I was talking about! LOL! Maybe I was drinking! Although I love both movements, the 324 is accurate and very robust. I would pick the 324 and so far, so has my wallet.
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20 November 2014, 12:13 PM | #12 |
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I vote 324. The AP rotor looks a little more industrial. The Patek is more finely finished, imho.
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20 November 2014, 12:31 PM | #13 |
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JLC makes a lovely movement for sure, and AP added an awesome...rotor.
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20 November 2014, 05:11 PM | #14 |
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I'm a complete Patek fanboy but I must admit the AP 2121 movement won this one.
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20 November 2014, 09:46 PM | #15 |
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The rotor on the 2121 gives it the edge as far as looks go.
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21 November 2014, 12:25 AM | #16 |
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This one
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21 November 2014, 03:33 AM | #17 |
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2121 for me- just for the rotor!!
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21 November 2014, 03:58 AM | #18 |
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i too love the 2121 for the rotor, though the patek movement is better finished. it's a close call but 2121 for me as well.
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21 November 2014, 04:04 AM | #19 |
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I prefer the aesthetics of the 2121 but bought the 324 anyways lol
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21 November 2014, 05:33 AM | #20 |
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324 is very accurate ,2121 ppl report +\-20s /day
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22 November 2014, 01:17 AM | #21 |
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2121 is much more interesting to stare at.
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22 November 2014, 11:54 AM | #22 |
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I own the 324. Can view it all day. Fabulous movement
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22 November 2014, 11:58 AM | #23 |
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2121. Even though I just traded my AP away. The movement is wonderful.
Date function indestructible, unlike 324. Plus 2121 very unique in crown not having 3rd position for date function and history |
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24 November 2014, 10:10 AM | #25 |
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Well it has a well known weakness and in theory if you don't do regular lubricating it will result in damage or wear to the barrel bridge, but I'm a little like you, not really into servicing every 5-6 years, though coming around 8 I would probably consider servicing my watches, at least my 5712, not sure about the Rolexes though, will see
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24 November 2014, 09:32 PM | #26 |
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Somehow I suspect that barrel bridge wear is theoretical in the 2121. Makes sense. Does not happen in real life.
For the history alone, I would choose the 2121. |
25 November 2014, 09:50 AM | #27 |
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When I first posted on this one I was more drawn to the beauty of the 2121, but now I clearly prefer the 324, it's much more modern and the finition is superb as always with Patek movements, the 2121 is more vintage which is normal for a so old movement, it's beautiful also but in a different way...
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