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5236P
One of my favorite Patek releases in recent years. I love the in-line QP display, and the brushed dial and how light plays on it.
That said, the finishing leaves much to be desired, but that’s not news on this forum. I’ll save my complains about the movement, and just leave you with a photo of the second hand under a loupe…
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5236P
One of my favorite Patek releases in recent years. I love the in-line QP display, and the brushed dial and how light plays on it. That said, the finishing leaves much to be desired, but that’s not news on this forum. I’ll save my complains about the movem...
One of my favorites as well...
...but when trying it on it was a bit on the unbalanced side on my 7.25" wrist. It would be near-perfect in stainless steel (I wish) : )
I hear you!
I have to strap it tightly. But it’s more wearable than the platinum Dato!
Second hand ..
Wow ... that's not what i would have expected for a 100K+ watch ... I would may be need to look at my PP(s) see if they have similar finishing on the dial side. I wonder if you could not simply show that to your AD and ask for the second hand to be change...
It’s not visible under naked eyes so doesn’t bother me much.
I do need to stop by the Henri Stern agency to service another watch and will ask about the second hand on this 5236P too!
Beautiful watch, notwithstanding the seconds hand
A very special release, my favorite PC that is in the lineup. And I have zero doubt that you could get the seconds hand swapped. That said, I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on the movement.
The finishing of the movement is nice but not spectacular.
I’d expect more for a grand complication from Patek that cost six figure. At least, give us some inward angles 😅
Handsome watch! That second hand could be a little better!
That's a great photo of that second hand! Shows all the small imperfections! Please keep up with the great photos! Either good or bad, we will enjoy seeing them!
Terrific photos! I would also agree that such finishing is substandard for such a heralded piece.
Thanks for posting your honest assessment. I've received top notch service from the professionals at the Henri Stern Agency in the past and I'm sure they will be eager to address this deficiency.
I’m so upset
Thank you for those terrific photos. Regardless of the design I am very disappointed that Patek is allowing this to happen. Attention to detail is a fundamental requirement. To me failing to maintain standards is symptomatic of so many companies in all ma...
a really cool watch...
but I'm really shocked that this lousy hand passed the PP quality control. This would never happen by a watch from Lange. stere
It's absolutely beautiful! Looks like perfection when seen with the naked eye
Unfortunately, we become unpleasantly surprised when viewing with a loupe and photographing in macro. I usually avoid doing both and hope I haven't banged up my watches too bad. Now, though, since you've seen the small second hand, the finishing won't go ...
This in a smaller case with better finishing would have been the perfect Patek.
It's a really attractive watch, it's a shame that they're cost cutting with the subpar finishing for the price that you pay...