Patek Philippe

I have now been told that the new 324 movement that has been fitted to the 5146 for some time in the USA and other countries.
Is due to arrive over here in the next few weeks.

And I was considering part exchanging my cuurrent Y/G for a W/G with a cream dial, that will have this new movement fitted.

I would be very grateful if any member could please give me their views on the movement.

I suppose yours has an 315.

The 324 is indeed a 315 with some modifications. As a customer you won't see or feel differences. I won't be more accurate, it is not better finished. The only difference is an advantage for Patek. The 324 takes less time to regulate. So it takes less time for aan Patek watchmaker to make the cal 324.

I  would stick to the 315.

If you want an upgrade to a more complicated watch ... maybe. But imo not for this movement. And talking about a more complicated watch, your annual calendar is a gorgeous piece I see no reason for an upgrade.

Thank you Bruno for your insights.  About six months ago I purchased a Nautilus 5711/1A with a 315 movement.  I later learned that the 324 would be replacing the 315 and was concerned that my watch therefore contained somewhat of a "lesser" movement in comparison.  Your explanation has helped to put my mind at ease that my assumption was incorrect.  Thanks!

At 28,800 vibrations per hour versus 21,600, isn't the calibre 324 supposed to be more accurate than the 315? 

Patek said a customer would not notice any difference , being more accurate would make a differcence.

On the other hand, who cares if a watch loses 1 secon more or less per month.

No message body

Hi Bruno. I only own 5146, with the 324 calibre.

A few months ago, while I was doing my homework prior to the purchase, I saw a number of adverse comments on the accuracy of the 315 calibre, and it was not a matter of just one second per month. It made me wait for a new piece with the 324, whilst one with the 315 was available. Perhaps I was just naive.

I do not think I would change a watch I like just to get a 4 Hz movement, but I welcome Patek's change to a calibre that is easier to regulate and does not seem to attract so many complaints about accuracy.

As a matter of interest, how has the accuracy been?

And which 5146 did you get?

Hi topcat, I got 5146G with cream dial.
Accuracy has been excellent with regular use, staying in the same minute over one month.