Hi Henry, The regulator is indeed an attractive reference !

Nov 14, 2020,23:49 PM
 

In addition to the unusal lay-out, the brushed dial is mesmerizing IMO.


When it was first shown in the Patek magazine but before it was finally released, the 5235 created quite a buzz and I for one was excited about this new model.  Somehow the excitement did not last for long after the launch and I also wondered what happened to the demand.

Looking carefully at your photo, I could imagine the dial being cleaner by eliminating the AC functions and taking away the date, thus creating a simple three-hands regulator dial.  Also, if one imagines that this new design was housed in a steel case, it would rival the LE 5522 New York edition !  Thanks Henry for the post and the Sunday dreams it created for me !  smile


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 By: joenghenry : November 14th, 2020-17:03
Dear All Would like to share with you this uncommon/ non-orthodox reference. It only arrived at market around 2 years after its launch in 2011, heard that because of the difficulty in manufacturing the unique 260 caliber inside. It was a sought after refe...  

Thanks, Prof. This regulator is indeed special.

 
 By: joenghenry : November 14th, 2020-21:14
It’s one of the Patek references that the movement view is as attractive (if not more appealing) as the dial view. In fact, the beautiful movement is the main reason of my acquisition. ...  

Yes, a unique and different Patek

 
 By: 中野れい : November 14th, 2020-21:54
Matches your shirt and pants very well!

Hi Henry, The regulator is indeed an attractive reference !

 
 By: GLau : November 14th, 2020-23:49
In addition to the unusal lay-out, the brushed dial is mesmerizing IMO. When it was first shown in the Patek magazine but before it was finally released, the 5235 created quite a buzz and I for one was excited about this new model. Somehow the excitement ... 

Thanks for your kind words, Gordon.

 
 By: joenghenry : November 15th, 2020-02:48
I guess the reasons for its low popularity include: 1. Increased supply from Patek 2. The separated 3 hands layout is unfamiliar to most people, resulting in difficulty at time reading 3. The minimalist or futuristic dial doesn’t match the conventional im... 

One of my favorite PP!

 
 By: drphileasfogg : November 15th, 2020-04:01
I really felt in love the first time I tried it. A future classic in my opinion, not so popular, probably because you have to experience it to truly appreciate the dial. I like that it is a plain annual calendar, i.e. has no moon phase function. The PP DN...  

The 5235G is PP’s watch for a horology nerd

 
 By: Prodyutb : November 15th, 2020-04:33
Everything that went into the design and technology of the movement is as special as the dial face. I disagree that removing the Annual Calendar would have made it more Patek recognisable; in fact that is exactly what they created on the dial side - a ple... 

mine says, "Hi Henry!" 👋

 
 By: terbaboom : November 15th, 2020-04:59
and here are some more pictures of the dial and movement ...  

5235 is one of the most interesting modern Pateks

 
 By: DOCSF : November 15th, 2020-06:21
Initially it used to be a quite sought after model as production was stopped several times during its production cycle before Patek saturating the market in 2017.

Hi Henry I own the same watch and although

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : November 15th, 2020-15:53
I don;t wear it a lot I believe it is a winner. I bought it because I thought it was “different” and I liked it but not like my 5970P etc. I believe it is a wonderful and very unique, I don’t really care about the value but if you hold onto it long enough...  

Thanks for the excellent portrait, Jim.

 
 By: joenghenry : November 22nd, 2020-01:20
This is a genuinely special reference. Enjoy yours often! Henry

Thanks, cayenne. You have perfectly captured the unique texture of the brushed dial.

 
 By: joenghenry : November 22nd, 2020-01:22
Nice to let more Patek fans know about this ground breaking time piece. Henry