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Mar 26, 2023,18:06 PM
You have great taste. Followed you on IG for awhile now.
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The best Patek Annual Calendar
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 23rd, 2023-15:14
I’m not sure if this topic has ever been discussed before, but I would like to ask forum members what would be his or her favorite Patek Annual Calendar and why? I have long admired Patek Philippe for coming up with this complication. Even though it sits ...
Interesting Gordon :-)
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 23rd, 2023-16:18
I was thinking more of dress Patek, and annual calendar only without other complications. I tend not to think about the Nautilus these days, as I prefer to go back to Patek’s classic watches and focus on that. Best Gatsby
Excellent choices
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 23rd, 2023-16:21
I love the 5960G and the 5235 is an interesting complication. But again if you were to choose a stand alone annual calendar, which reference would it be? Best Gatsby
:-)
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 24th, 2023-01:52
Gotcha Chet. Best Gatsby
Thanks Bill
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 23rd, 2023-16:24
You raised an important point. The least expensive of your choices is the most complicated one. It has also been said that the ref. 5960 is an underrated reference as people have followed the hype on luxury sports watches and ignored some really nice clas...
5035
By: nice2guy : March 25th, 2023-19:40
Being a traditionalist, I pick the 5035. It was the first annual by any manufacturer, and it is what the annual was suppose to be, which is a classic, simple dress watch with one complication. And the case was made for the caliber. No extra space on the b...
+1!!
By: hmd4m : March 30th, 2023-21:44
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Difficult choice but …
By: Cpt Scarlet : March 23rd, 2023-16:41
The answer to your question will obviously depend heavily on style, personal preference and wrist size will play an important factor. The 5905/1A gets my vote for many reasons but particularly because it’s available in steel and the sunburst olive green d...
My choice 5960P
By: chris7509 : March 23rd, 2023-16:49
If i were to pick one immediately it would be one of the first series 5960P so either grey or blue one but this would be a sporty choice. If i am to look into a more formal choice, 5396 or 5205 but my real choice is above.
5326G for me
By: FlatSix911 : March 23rd, 2023-17:17
Reason being I love how casual looking it is and tshirts and shorts are all I ever wear.
5960g for me
By: penfriend : March 23rd, 2023-18:37
Unfortunately I missed that one
LOL!
By: amanico : March 23rd, 2023-21:38
The best annual calendar…
By: lascases : March 23rd, 2023-20:34
… is the original (5035 and 5056). Everything else is just a derivative. 5035 has some rarer dial variants I would focus on, 5056 has been produced in rather moderate numbers. These versions I would recommend to a collector.
5125 or 5960G
By: Jp75 : March 23rd, 2023-20:41
Interesting question! As a modern one, would go for the 5960G. Interesting mix of complications in a form factor that is between sporty and casual. If I can go vintage, would go for the 5125 - positively quirky with its crown crown, moderate size. The log...
Loved reading your thoughts on the subject matter
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 24th, 2023-13:07
And thank you Jerome for bringing to my attention the ref. 5125. I almost forgot about that one! Agree on the Ref. 5960 being a great piece to add to the collection. My preference is for the platinum variant, as I move the leaf hands. Best Gatsby
Yes!🙌
By: hmd4m : March 30th, 2023-21:45
5235G & 5396G
By: drphileasfogg : March 23rd, 2023-22:10
The ones I own 😃
5235 hands down!
By: VintageCollector : March 23rd, 2023-23:08
Simply because of the 240-derived movement with a micro rotor. I hate when big rotors obscure half of the movement. Otherwise 5960/1a is a real favorite.
agree +2
By: watch-guy.com : March 23rd, 2023-23:42
I hear you on the big rotor !
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 24th, 2023-13:03
I too have a preference for micro rotors. Just visually more pleasing without the obstruction of one’s view on the movement. Best Gatsby
I like the 5205 series —
By: Jim14 : March 23rd, 2023-23:38
The case is very cool and the dials are the most balanced and harmonious.
My favourite my friend.
By: Miles_151 : March 24th, 2023-06:02
First series Geneva seal 5960p. Does it all with the added bonus of auto & Flyback Chrono. As our friend already said this piece of art has gone under the radar during all the sports watch madness. For me this watch represents so much. Not to mention the ...
No surprise to me my friend.
By: Miles_151 : March 24th, 2023-06:16
As we say in the UK. You know your onions. I’m sure they have the same saying in France . M.
Yeeeees!
By: amanico : March 24th, 2023-22:56
It’s all about the seal
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 24th, 2023-07:22
And that grey dial that almost reminds me of a cloudy, sunless day in London 😜 Best Gatsby
OH Port…..
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 24th, 2023-13:01
I haven’t had any since that evening! Best Gatsby
Same here 🙈
By: Miles_151 : March 24th, 2023-23:00
I love it but it doesn’t love me. M.
So.......I guess in summary
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 24th, 2023-07:15
Majority of the responses show that our forum collectors prefer the annual calendar coupled with some other complication, such as the chronograph function (i.e. ref. 5960) or a regulator (i.e. ref. 5235). There are also quite a few people who have pointed...
Wow my friend.
By: Miles_151 : March 24th, 2023-07:36
Your devotion to this subject is humbling. I have very much enjoyed reading your thoughts and opinions on this so very important complication….the annual calendar. Which has been so important in Patek’s history and what makes them what they are today. Tha...
Thank you Miles
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 24th, 2023-13:09
I have been enlightened in France before and now in the UK. Thanks to two of my best mates here I’m finally seeing the light and attaining greater appreciation for what Patek truly is. Best Gatsby
Thanks Gordon :-)
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 26th, 2023-18:07
Always appreciate your comments since you’re a major Patek enthusiast yourself. Best Gatsby
Love your selection
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 26th, 2023-18:06
You have great taste. Followed you on IG for awhile now. Best Gatsby
You chose well
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 26th, 2023-18:09
That’s my favorite dial color. The only problem for me is size. Other than that it’s pretty much perfect in my eye. Best Gatsby
4947/1a
By: StanCalatrava : March 25th, 2023-12:13
Hello - 4947/1a is for me a modern classy and all round annual calendar - I am loving it !!
I was waiting for someone to quote the 5135
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 26th, 2023-18:12
I’m intrigued by the Gondolo case. After watching Reardon’s video on annual calendars I must say it has stirred something within me when it comes to the 5135. Best Gatsby
5135
By: gqmagic : March 28th, 2023-04:23
Is my favorite ...
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