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Thanks for your kind words, Gordon.
Nov 15, 2020,02:48 AM
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 image of Patek
But as you said, the brushed steel dial with Patek engraving is truly special. I heard the delay in delivery was exactly due to the difficulty in making this dial.
This kind of brushed dial only exists in two other earlier references: 5550P and first generation 5270G. And they don’t have that engraving as 5235G.
The case of 5235G also bears the Patek DNA, with multiple layers and iconic lugs, resembles one of the vintage perpetual calendar (couldn’t recall the reference). The diameter to thickness ratio is also perfect, in my opinion.
Best, Henry
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5235G
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. ...
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...
