Review
Amanico shares his impressions of the Patek Philippe 5960P with a blue dial, comparing it to other iterations of the reference. He discusses the weight, comfort, and aesthetic differences between the platinum and steel versions, offering a nuanced perspective on this complicated Patek Philippe timepiece.
The Patek Philippe Complications reference 5960A, introduced in stainless steel, represents a significant offering within the brand's annual calendar chronograph series. This particular reference is notable for being the first annual calendar chronograph from Patek Philippe to be offered in a non-precious metal, making it a distinctive piece in the Complications collection. It combines practical complications with a robust case material, appealing to collectors seeking a blend of utility and horological complexity.
This reference features a 40.5mm stainless steel case, housing the self-winding Caliber CH 28-520 QA 24H. The movement provides a power reserve of approximately 55 hours and is visible through a sapphire crystal case back. The dial is presented in white, protected by a sapphire crystal, and the watch is water-resistant to 30 meters. The integrated stainless steel bracelet complements the case material, providing a cohesive aesthetic.
The 5960A in stainless steel holds a specific position for collectors due to its material choice and the integrated bracelet, differentiating it from its precious metal counterparts. Its combination of an annual calendar and chronograph functions, along with the 24-hour indication, makes it a highly functional and mechanically interesting timepiece. The special hand set and case back decoration mentioned for this specific 5960A further emphasize its unique attributes within the production run.
Over the years, this reference has gone through many iterations and contains useful & practical functions (annual calendar and a 12-hour timer) which made it very popular at times. A few years ago when the bracelet version came out, it became very controversial (even with some AD salespeople). After a little while, the bracelet has, more or less, been accepted and the reference has new iterations to make it become more popular again. The life cycle of a watch is at times similar to a person's up
Interesting to hear your thoughts. Have you tried the 5960g Moscow edition? Also a white gold blue dial, but more similar to the P version. I still can't decide which of these 5960 I like the best. Probably the black dial since it is most rare, but also the original is very cool.
Good you own it Nico. I salute you. Best wishes. Tfs. Geross
as many posts will reveal I am quite the fan of this reference. The one reference where I could see myself owning a quad (since yellow gold has not been produced luckily enough...). The A is very comfortable I must say. Very light on the wrist when worn on a soft strap. Having said that the P is also extremely comfortable to wear considering its heft. The deployant does a phenomenal job balancing the weight out and it is one piece I wear a lot without noticing any issues with weight. And I norma
I like your Patek version more than the modern one because it is more classic and more appealing to my eyes. Thanks for sharing with us Best regards Georges
Other option is to wait christmas or shop during winter discounts
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