Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5326G Granular Dial Debate

Cpt Scarlet · 2022-04-02T09:00:36Z

Explore the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5326G s granular dial, its reception, and comparisons to other brands in this community WristScan.

Cpt Scarlet initiates a WristScan thread by drawing attention to the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5326G's granular dial, a feature that has generated considerable discussion. The post invites the community to share their weekend wristwear and discuss recent novelties, particularly those with unique dial finishes. This engagement aims to uncover which other manufactures have previously utilized similar granular dial textures.

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The granular dial on the new 5326G from Patek Philippe has been enthusiastically received and much talked about, but do you know which manufacture has already made a watch with this dial finish ? … join us for WristScan and find out.

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This message has been edited by amanico on 2022-04-02 22:34:19

Key Points from the Discussion

The granular dial finish of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5326G is not universally appreciated, with one member expressing a dislike for it and the 'flattened out portion' for the text, which they liken to a 'bald spot'.
The granular dial on the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5326G is compared to the Habring Erwin Pilot, noting similarities in both the dial texture and strap appearance, and suggesting the Patek's dial looks 'plasticky' for its price point.
A significant point of debate is whether the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5326G would have been more successful with a plain or sunburst dial finish, with some members considering the current granular dial a 'failure'.
Despite reservations about the dial, the case design of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5326G receives praise for being 'great looking' and contributing to a 'super casual watch' aesthetic.
One commenter humorously suggests that Patek Philippe is 'following fashion' with this dial choice, questioning the brand's traditional approach.
A question is raised about whether Longines has also produced watches with a similar granular dial finish, indicating a search for precedents in other brands.

The Discussion

COUNT DE MONET

Apr 2, 2022

Patek follows fashion, oh dear ... what's next? ... Nauti lefti? It's a disgrace! A scandal! 😎

Ping.Timeout

Apr 2, 2022

I think Longines has one?

patrick_y

Apr 2, 2022

I'm not a huge fan of this dial finish...

And I'm not a huge fan of the flattened out portion of this dial for the Patek Philippe Geneve lines of text, makes that area look like a "bald spot" in my eyes. But I am pleased with how they made the case! It's a great looking case! And overall, a super casual watch with this dial and strap combination. Perfect for the "more relaxed" lifestyle supposedly coming after the pandemic.

nasseriq

Apr 2, 2022

V VIf this watch had a plan dial or a sunburst finish by V V itB would have been a winner. As it is, I think it is a failure.

patrick_y

Apr 2, 2022

I agree. A more traditional sunburst dial might be good.

I'd have to see it, but so far I'm with you!

mj23

Apr 2, 2022

It reminds me of

Habring Erwin Pilot. Even the straps look very similar. In pictures, the PP granular dial looks very plasticky for its price point.

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