patekova
1431
A Trio Of 5131 Cloissone World Times
Jun 16, 2016,08:48 AM
I am happy to share these images with the Forum members. I feel extremely! fortunate to own these three WTs.
I am very curious to read how the forum members compare the 3 to each other in terms of preferences and general observations.
I will be happy to start.
In examining many 5131s in photos and in person, it is apparent to me that each one truly is "unique" - it is not just hype. Within each of the metals individually, I see slight and sometimes large variations in both the colors utilized and how the colors are spread across the maps, including gradations in colors along the borders of the countries/continents.
For me, initially I thought I would easily like the J the least. The colors are not as vibrant as the R or G and yellow is my least favorite metal. Further, large areas of the continents are of solid color, particularly green, while the R and G have much greater use of multiple colors within the continents. However as I closely compared the 3, I developed a much greater appreciation of the J. The map for me is extremely well balanced with the Atlantic Ocean separating the continents. The large open expanses of ocean while reducing the amount of space for the continents makes reading the map easier and clearer.
The R is fantastic. I love rose, the colors are vibrant, the map is well balanced like the J, with the Pacific Ocean separating the large land masses. I noticed many of the Rs are more colorful than mine, with a greater use of shades of orange. Maybe the colors in mine are more representative of reality. Don't know. The extensive use of green works extremely well with the rose case.
The G pretty much seems to have it all. Extensive use of blue goes well with the white metal. The colors are perhaps even more vibrant than the R, but the map is not quite as balanced as either the J or the R. I love the shadings and gradations of color.
I can stare endlessly at these miniature works of art and only appreciate each one all the more.
Overall, which do I prefer? Very difficult to say and very much subject to change of viewpoint. But, not to avoid my own question - Rose at #1, White at #2 and Yellow at # 3. However I kind of view them as 3 parts of a whole, like a triptych in art.
How do you guys compare the 3?
Thanking you in advance for your thoughts and
Best regards,
patekova
5131J
5131R
5131G
This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2016-06-17 13:45:11