BASELWORLD 2011 - New Models - Patek Philippe 5033 / 100P
(Info and images - Patek Philippe SA)5033/100P-001 and 5033/100P-010Men's Grand ComplicationsDescriptionAs the first Grand Complication to feature a minute repeater and Patek Philippe's acclaimed patented Annual Calendar, the Reference 5033 is now available in a new Haute Joaillerie version with baguette diamonds and a black or silvery gray dial. The day, date, and month are displayed in three apertures arranged along an arc.Technical dataWatch: * Mechanical self-winding movement * Caliber R 27 PS QA * Minute repeater and Annual Calendar * Chime with two gongs activated by a slide piece in the case * Day, date, month in apertures * Seconds subdial * Bezel and lugs set with 92 baguette diamonds (~3.77 ct) * Black dial, 10 baguette diamond hour markers (~0.25 ct) * Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, shiny black * Prong buckle set with 6 baguette diamonds (~0.40 ct) * Interchangeable full back and sapphire-crystal case back * Case is hu

I still love mine.... BUT
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Which is more comfortable Jubliee or Oyster bracelet
There is a big hipe of the Baselworld 2018 introduction.. Aside from the aesthetics between these bracelets. Have you experiences both bracelets? Which one is more practical/comfortable? Opinions please,,,