Patek Philippe 5370P vs 5204 Grand Complications

5980 · 2019-01-23T22:21:00Z

Patek Philippe 5370P vs 5204: Collectors debate grand complications, dial aesthetics, and wearability. Which Patek Philippe would you choose?

The author, 5980, presents a compelling wristshot, inviting the community to choose between two Patek Philippe grand complications. This post sparks a lively debate among collectors, highlighting the subjective preferences and nuanced considerations that go into selecting a high-end Patek Philippe timepiece. The discussion delves into factors like wearability, dial aesthetics, and specific complications, offering diverse perspectives on these horological masterpieces.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Patek Philippe Ref. 5370P is often preferred for its enamel black dial and Breguet numerals, which many find to be a winning combination.
Some collectors find the Patek Philippe Ref. 5370P wears slightly large, suggesting a 2mm smaller case would make it an easier choice for their wrist size.
Despite its size, the Patek Philippe Ref. 5370P is considered very wearable, even on a 17.5cm wrist, demonstrating its comfort in practice.
The Patek Philippe Ref. 5204 is valued for its versatility, making it a strong contender for those seeking a more adaptable grand complication.
Some collectors express a preference for a clean dial and are not fond of the moon phase 'hanging down' on certain perpetual calendars, nor are they generally fans of manual-wind perpetual calendars.

The Discussion

keks

Jan 23, 2019

Ouch

So much amazingness there on your arm... With a thin margin I would go white... but razor thin margin

NML77

Jan 23, 2019

Definitely can’t go wrong

but my choice would be the 5370p

keks

Jan 23, 2019

I think the 5370 is amazing

Just wears a tad big on my arm... now had it been 2mm smaller then easy choice for me, like the 5372P without a perpetual calendar and black enamel dial, that would be something I would put at the top of my wish list... Pic of 5372P:

Thomahof

Jan 24, 2019

A tad big yes

Still I found it very verable even on my 17.5cm wrist...

Langeholic

Jan 24, 2019

5370 hands down [nt]

5980

Jan 24, 2019

Thanks. Not as clear cut for me 😔 [nt]

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