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vintagehartmann · 4 September 2016, 06:14 PM

So I've been interested in the 5130, because the complication is fascinating, and the dial is incredible.

However, when I handled one today at a shop, I was disappointed with how it felt pressing the pusher at the 10 o'clock marker. It felt... squishy and not as crisp as I had imagined it to be. Is this normal or did I handle one that didn't feel as crisp as the norm?

kol · 4 September 2016, 06:20 PM

It is normal. But don't worry, you will get used to that.

Best, Kari

KarlS · 4 September 2016, 08:33 PM

never noticed whether its squishy nor crisp...but then not too sure whether it make a difference to me...probably use that function twice a month at the most. I am very biaised as there isnt a lot of love for the 5130 vesrsu its stubby handed predecessor!!

lapince · 4 September 2016, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

never noticed whether its squishy nor crisp...but then not too sure whether it make a difference to me...probably use that function twice a month at the most

Karl, first you don't notice the rotor sound of the 5711, then you don't notice wether the pusher is squishy or crisp, something's wrong my friend, time to consult

jon_jon · 4 September 2016, 08:35 PM

To me the pushers on the 5130 feel similar to the ones on the 5164 travel time. You get to appreciate them especially if you are traveling across many times zones and have to press it quite a few times to get to the new time zone.

lapince · 4 September 2016, 08:43 PM

The 2 WT I really love are the 5131 and the 5930, saw the first in the flesh, the R model, waiting to see the 5930, it looks awesome, don't really care for a chrono, but the combination of the 2 just make for an amazing watch...

KarlS · 4 September 2016, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lapince

Karl, first you don't notice the rotor sound of the 5711, then you don't notice wether the pusher is squishy or crisp, something's wrong my friend, time to consult

i am waiting for the hands to move on my watch they seem to be stuck on 10;10

cinch · 4 September 2016, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lapince

The 2 WT I really love are the 5131 and the 5930, saw the first in the flesh, the R model, waiting to see the 5930, it looks awesome, don't really care for a chrono, but the combination of the 2 just make for an amazing watch...

I'm neither a WT or a chrono fan but the 5930 does look amazing

incontrol · 4 September 2016, 11:51 PM

I have a 5575 and a 5164. They feel very different to me. The 5164 feels crisper than the 5575. The 5575 feels like there is a spring behind the pusher giving it an odd feel I was not totally prepared for when I bought it. It almost feels like it will not move the city ring properly if pushed too much.

You do get used to it, however, and they both work perfectly.

KarlS · 5 September 2016, 12:34 AM

Good point my 5524 is the same and uses same movement as 5164 which just moved the hour hand. The sponginess may be the uncoupling of the movement.

Each time the pusher is pressed, the hour hand will advance by one hour while the city disk and the 24-hour ring will move by one increment in the counterclockwise direction. During this process, the time-zone mechanism is uncoupled from the movement so that the accurate progression of the minute hand and the amplitude of the balance remain unaffected.

nyc2la · 5 September 2016, 12:36 AM

Agree with Karl. I don't use the pusher too often, but when I do, it feels normal and as I'd expect.

And I love the watch. The dial, the case, the size, and the movement...all perfect, IMHO.

KarlS · 5 September 2016, 12:43 AM

The more I see the P the more I think I need one!

nyc2la · 5 September 2016, 12:53 AM

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The more I see the P the more I think I need one!

Here you go!!

Helping you with your decision!

If you like blue dials, and knowing how much you like the 5130 reference, I say it's a no brainer.

KarlS · 5 September 2016, 01:06 AM

I need more arms and I have found one in London....this thread not good for me...think I need to be firm on this ....

nyc2la · 5 September 2016, 01:28 AM

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I need more arms and I have found one in London....this thread not good for me...think I need to be firm on this ....

Hmmmm, ok. !!!

Jetkopite · 5 September 2016, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Here you go!!

Helping you with your decision!

If you like blue dials, and knowing how much you like the 5130 reference, I say it's a no brainer.

Gorgeous shots, really love this piece. Thats blue looks great on it..

nyc2la · 5 September 2016, 02:02 AM

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Gorgeous shots, really love this piece. Thats blue looks great on it..

Many thanks!

I keep going back to pics of your 5131r on your incoming thread. Just gorgeous.

incontrol · 5 September 2016, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Hmmmm, ok. !!!

What a gorgeous dial! The blue is mesmerizing.

nyc2la · 5 September 2016, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by incontrol

What a gorgeous dial! The blue is mesmerizing.

Thank you!

Jetkopite · 5 September 2016, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Many thanks!

I keep going back to pics of your 5131r on your incoming thread. Just gorgeous.

Thanks Stephen...

mps354 · 5 September 2016, 06:46 AM

Beautiful pics everyone...pp makes some amazing world timers

4 September 2016, 06:14 PM	#1
vintagehartmann "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 548	Help me understand the 5130 So I've been interested in the 5130, because the complication is fascinating, and the dial is incredible. However, when I handled one today at a shop, I was disappointed with how it felt pressing the pusher at the 10 o'clock marker. It felt... squishy and not as crisp as I had imagined it to be. Is this normal or did I handle one that didn't feel as crisp as the norm?

4 September 2016, 08:33 PM	#3
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	never noticed whether its squishy nor crisp...but then not too sure whether it make a difference to me...probably use that function twice a month at the most. I am very biaised as there isnt a lot of love for the 5130 vesrsu its stubby handed predecessor!! Attached Images

4 September 2016, 11:51 PM	#9
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I have a 5575 and a 5164. They feel very different to me. The 5164 feels crisper than the 5575. The 5575 feels like there is a spring behind the pusher giving it an odd feel I was not totally prepared for when I bought it. It almost feels like it will not move the city ring properly if pushed too much. You do get used to it, however, and they both work perfectly. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

5 September 2016, 12:36 AM	#11
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,569	Agree with Karl. I don't use the pusher too often, but when I do, it feels normal and as I'd expect. And I love the watch. The dial, the case, the size, and the movement...all perfect, IMHO. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

4 September 2016, 06:20 PM	#2
kol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Estonia Posts: 146	It is normal. But don't worry, you will get used to that. Best, Kari

4 September 2016, 08:35 PM	#5
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,400	To me the pushers on the 5130 feel similar to the ones on the 5164 travel time. You get to appreciate them especially if you are traveling across many times zones and have to press it quite a few times to get to the new time zone.

4 September 2016, 08:43 PM	#6
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	The 2 WT I really love are the 5131 and the 5930, saw the first in the flesh, the R model, waiting to see the 5930, it looks awesome, don't really care for a chrono, but the combination of the 2 just make for an amazing watch...

5 September 2016, 12:34 AM	#10
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	Good point my 5524 is the same and uses same movement as 5164 which just moved the hour hand. The sponginess may be the uncoupling of the movement. Each time the pusher is pressed, the hour hand will advance by one hour while the city disk and the 24-hour ring will move by one increment in the counterclockwise direction. During this process, the time-zone mechanism is uncoupled from the movement so that the accurate progression of the minute hand and the amplitude of the balance remain unaffected.

5 September 2016, 12:43 AM	#12
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	The more I see the P the more I think I need one!

5 September 2016, 01:06 AM	#14
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	I need more arms and I have found one in London....this thread not good for me...think I need to be firm on this ....

5 September 2016, 06:46 AM	#21
mps354 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,193	Beautiful pics everyone...pp makes some amazing world timers

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