Patek Philippe Ref. 5235 Regulator: Unpacking Minute Hand Alignment

Key Points from the Discussion

• The minute hand misalignment on the Patek Philippe Ref. 5235 is a known characteristic across all versions, typically occurring for a portion of an hour before realigning.
• The noticeable misalignment, particularly with the long, thin minute hand, is a design compromise Patek Philippe has seemingly accepted, as many owners do not perceive it.
• The author, Peter, specifically observed the minute and second hands misaligning noticeably about two hours after setting, despite careful initial alignment.
• Another owner of the Patek Philippe Ref. 5235G was informed by Patek Philippe that this minute hand misalignment is considered normal for the reference.