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5227 is effectively a very underrated watch imho
But this is of no importance
For me it is near to be the perfect watch
Its most gorgeous feature is its case with these subtle concavities all around, and the officier caseback. The serenity of the dial design, the creamy lacquer, the perfect proportions ... A masterpiece imho.
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Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5227
Some watches get a lot of attention, others don't. The "invisibly-hinged dust cover" ref. 5227 , introduced in 2013 and still in the current catalog, belongs to the second category. And rightly so? I'm curious to read what you think. The watch is powered ...
5227 is effectively a very underrated watch imho
But this is of no importance For me it is near to be the perfect watch Its most gorgeous feature is its case with these subtle concavities all around, and the officier caseback. The serenity of the dial design, the creamy lacquer, the perfect proportions ...
Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos of your
5227G. I also think this watch deserves much more credit. But, at the same time, I would like the date disc to match the dial (like in the black dial variant) and I find the central rotor a little less exciting than the micro rotor Chopard proposes in its...
You're welcome
White discs never bothered me. But I can fully understand. For the rotor, I don't think the micro rotor is more beautifull (and I owned a Chopard Luc mark iii classic), but I confess this is a very subjective statement.
My feelings might meet yours
next time I have the chance to see a 5227. I'm increasingly wary of judgments based solely on photos (although I still make such judgments, but I know I have to fight this habit and withhold any definitive judgment until I see the watch in the metal). Bes...
Hi Emmanuelle, 5227 has classic Calatrava
DNA, and the concaved lugs plus hinged cover bring it to another level. The cream dial provides a vintage look, while the black one is powerful. In recent years with sports models being prominent, this classy looking 5227 is underrated, for now.
Thank you, Gordon.
I've tried on this model in 2021 and wasn't fully convinced (date disc not matching this dial, not felling very attracted to the central rotor), but I would like to try it on again someday to see if I still feel the same way. Thanks for your comment. Best...
Thanks Emmanuel for the summary. Imho a very nice Calatrava reference👍🏼
I owned a 5227R years ago and really enjoyed it but long term I could not get used to the missing double index at 12 🤷♂️ Watch nerds are sometimes a bit special 🫣
Yes, I guess we all have our own "fixation points".
The single index at 12 is very fine for me (my LF has a single index too), but, on the other hand, I would like the date disc to match the dial (like in the black dial variant) and I find the central rotor a little less exciting than the micro rotor Chopa...
Hunter case backs…
Are a lovely feature in my eyes. Allowing you a peak of your really wish but not shouting of what’s inside at the same time. Wish these were more common nowadays 🤞🏻
I like them very much too.
And this reference should get more credit, imo. That said, I would like the date disc to match the dial (like in the black dial variant) and I find the central rotor a little less exciting than the micro rotor Chopard proposes in its own 1860 Officer mode...
Thanks for the photos..
The invisible hinged back is really well done.. But the case itself just doesn’t sing to me.. I think it has a very similar shape to the 5327.. I would have preferred a slightly thicker bezel.. in its current form (even at a perfect 39) looks abit big to ...
Yes, as I stated in my introductory words,
the case belongs to the same family as the 5327. I've tried on this model in 2021 and wasn't fully convinced (date disc not matching the dial, not feeling very attracted to the central rotor), but I would like to try it on again someday to see if I still ...
Ohh, I have very fond memories about the first time I had it on my wrist!
At that time I wasn’t much into “simple” watches, but when my AD showed it to me and had it on my hands, a certain emotion, a feeling of class and quality came to me… I like everything about it, even the date But I chose a more colorful option instead(big...
The Lange 1 Moonphase doesn't seem to me to be a big mistake, let alone a mistake! It's a beautiful watch!
I've tried on the 5227 back in 2021 and wasn't fully convinced (date disc not matching the dial on R or J variant, not feeling very attracted towards the central rotor), but I would like to try it on again someday to see if I still feel the same way becau...
At a superficial level yes, the Lange looks nicer, however when one looks deeper…
For example, the polishing of the markers and hands, the case design, the sunken hinge of the case-back, you can immediately see the difference, assuming one cares about such things. “The devil is in the details”.
That’s a very interesting feedback from an actual owner.
I will definitely keep it in mind. Thank you, Zsolt.
A lovely watch that I had in my collection.
Now gone but I have good memories : Best, Gerard ...
marvelous shots of a true classic
5227g ivory dial is such a beautiful interpretation of the Calatrava.
I would need to see it again in the metal,
as I wasn't completely won over when I tried it on some years ago. Thanks for chiming in. Best, Emmanuel