Reference Guide
quattro's meticulous compilation of Patek Philippe Ref. 5396 variants serves as an invaluable resource for collectors and enthusiasts. This comprehensive guide, featuring detailed images and reference numbers, highlights the subtle yet significant distinctions across the Annual Calendar with Moon Phases models. His work provides a crucial foundation for understanding the evolution and nuances of this beloved Patek Philippe reference.
Patek Philippe Reference 5396
The Reference 5396 represents Patek Philippe's annual calendar offering within the Annual Calendar with Moon Phase series. This 38.5mm reference provides the annual calendar complication combined with moon phase indication, positioning it as a complex calendar watch that requires manual correction only once per year in February.
The watch features an 18k white gold case measuring 38.5mm in diameter with a smooth bezel and sapphire crystal. The automatic Caliber 324 S IRM QA LU provides 45 hours of power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 30 meters, and the watch is fitted with a leather strap.
In production since 2006, the Reference 5396 appeals to collectors seeking Patek Philippe's annual calendar complication in white gold. The 38.5mm case size offers contemporary wearability while the moon phase adds visual interest to the calendar display. This reference serves collectors prioritizing complicated timepieces with practical daily calendar functions.
May pick one or two as least favorite seeming a little busy but even that is hard. Great review This one is wonderful. Thank you
Though not the first PP I'd reach for.
Some sources give the calibre as 324 or 324 S QA LU 24H - do you know if there was a variety of calibres used? I had seen citations - which I can't find now - for 5396G-010 and 5396R-010 as well - both bracelets. Do you think they could be real references, or maybe people got sloppy with 5396/1G-010 and 5396/1R-010.
couldn't say why exactly, but I would say that it feels too 'technical' to me, if that makes sense (I feel the same way with sector dial from other brands). Just my feeling of course. Thanks for the kind words! Best, Emmanuel
I personally really like the case profile and clean, very centered dial layout.
but I really like the case profile and clean dial layout.
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