There is very little not to like about this watch.

Aug 08, 2017,19:53 PM
 

To me it's a near perfect example of Patek's perpetual calendar design.  I love the applied romans and that retrograde gives it just a little bit more intrigue and class. Size is great and I've always been a sucker for a silver dial. I love it!

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There are watches one doesn't fall for after first sight...

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : August 8th, 2017-15:40
not second and sometimes even not third.. but it falls sooner or later and then deeper than on first site. PP 5050G is one of those for me.. Ligting conditions far from ideal...as usual And big thanks to Purist gentleman who was kind enough to give it int...  

Agreed 100%

 
 By: emcquillan : August 8th, 2017-19:53
when this was released I barely looked twice, but the symmetry and aesthetic appeal and lack of compromise to perfect the display of the perpetual calendar are quite an achievement. Relative to many in the same league including those within Patek I believ... 

There is very little not to like about this watch.

 
 By: mauiguy : August 8th, 2017-19:53
To me it's a near perfect example of Patek's perpetual calendar design. I love the applied romans and that retrograde gives it just a little bit more intrigue and class. Size is great and I've always been a sucker for a silver dial. I love it!

Yes the retrograde date is a very elegant and classy solution.

 
 By: Freccero : August 9th, 2017-00:46
For me this watch is the epitome of Patek's PC because off its perfect readability and its "classic" dimensions. I would be very curious to see a version of the 5050G with Breguet numerals instead of romans ones. By the way stunning watch that belongs to ... 

WG or Pt. with Romans dial, the best version of Patek's first retrograde perpetual...

 
 By: DTL : August 8th, 2017-21:15
Purer and more balanced than all its successors, a masterpiece from the Philippe Stern era.

Agree completely.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : August 9th, 2017-03:05
Although, I fell for it the instant I saw it. What a beauty, and now I am lusting after it. And, what a perfect size.