New Release
small-luxury-world provides an initial look at Patek Philippe's 2013 Baselworld novelties, offering detailed comparisons to previous references. This article is valuable for understanding the subtle yet significant design and technical evolutions Patek Philippe introduced that year. The author's early impressions and detailed photo comparisons offer a unique, immediate perspective on these new releases.
It´s predecessor is the 5127 and I would like to compare them. The case is only 2mm bigger. The dial, the hands and the date look similar. But the indexes are different , there is only one at 12 and the crown protector s are gone. Anything else? Yes, look at the side view of the 5227 . It is still slim and totally different at the same time. Almost "aggresive", "sexy" ... but for sure not boring at all. One of my favorite details is the invisibly hinged caseback. The solution they have chosen do
This one is new and doesn´t replace anything from the collection. It comes with two di fferent dial options , but both of them in white gold. Some detaills/parts look familiar, but that is not a mistake from my point of view. For comparison I would like to show you the 5124 next to the new 5200 . The dial and the movement looks closer to the 5100 , but with additional complicatons and two days less power reserve . (picture credit: a fellow Purist) A rectangular movement is rare today and one of
No crystal ball was needed to see that there will be another version of the 5170 some time soon and the white gold case was not a big surprise as well. People (me included) exptected to see the same dial and just a different metal. Breguet figures are not new for Patek, but nonetheless they a re somehow surprising . Don´t get me wrong, I think th ey are really beautiful and I trust in Patek that the whole dial will be gorgeous when you can examine it with your own eyes and maybe a loupe Nothing
The 5539 replaces the 5339 , even when they look very different. Both are 37mm an d have the cal. RTO 27 PS inside . Bo th are typical watches from Patek Philippe, at its best. Only the new one sings louder to me, much louder. Is there anything I would change? Probably not, but as always it has to be seen on the wrist - my wrist When it comes to the sound of the minute repeater I have not doubts, because it comes from Patek Philippe and that means a lot in that case. Note to myself : You have to
Wow, those are really impressive! Have we seen something like this before? From Patek Philippe? Yes, we have ... (Picture credit: internet) ... seen that kind of style before (Ref. 3700 ). Understated? For sure not! Cool? Yes, über cool!
... because it doesn´t make that much fun to look at "press pictures" only. I tried to work with them and to use them as a start, because I know most of us are not patient enough until we get the "real thing" - me included. Hope you liked the little overview so far and maybe you could detect some more details you like Oliver
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