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A lot of things going on in the dial
I believe it is trimmed too much for effect. The classic PP design of the 60ies-80ies eventually comes to its limits, and "new" customers seem to want "novelties". The cream dial is too creamy, there are too many little gimmicks, why the red "1" (reminds me of the craze for red dial prints in the Rolex sports watch crowd) and so on.
Maybe the WG or Pt variants are a bit less flashy.
PP 5320G: what to think about this creative PC?
As for many of you, Thierry STERN had surprised us (positively) with a total new approach for this PC. He realized a new concept, less classic as the current PC line, but with integration of past referencies. Here is a "close" wristshot. At first look, we...
Probably my favourite Patek this year.
I am just waiting for the platinum version - hopefully with grey or salmon dial. Best Kari
Thanks Kari. My favorite Patek this year is 5170P (next post)
Regarding the Pt 5320 in the future: grey or blue dial for me. Salmon is very nice but I finally sold a VC Historique Chronograph in Pt with salmon dial as too boring with time. My 2 cents, Patrickh
Date window problem
Coloring seems to ruin the holistic look and feel of continuity. Perhaps one day Patek will make things right.
Not for me. It just doesn't sing to me.
It shouts Sekonda more than Patek to me and it's such a good job we don't all like the same watches. I just couldn't live with a modern watch which is trying to be something different and those hands don't belong on a watch from 2017. For those that love ...
Don't love it
Of course, can't really know till see in metal, but feels forced retro, especially the hands. And too large at 40mm. Patek seems fresh out of ideas.
Hi Pateichk, this 5320 is a very nice PC !
Would love to see it in the metal ! Cheers, Gordon
The sweep second is a really nice addition for a PC: more vibrant dial IMHO.
Wait to read your feelings on wrist, Gordon. Cheers, Patrickh
Hi Patrickh, I tried the 5320 on at a Patek event in Hong Kong this week and my feelings are:
1) relatively good fit on my small wrist 2) great design when seen in the metal 3) LOVE the lugs with three layers ! So elegant ! The only issue for me is the cream colored dial which may take a bit of time for me to get used to. Overall IMO it is a winne...
Dear Gordon your WS are really nice
and this model fits well on your wrist, IMHO. The 3 layers are more discreet at a normal distance when you have a look at your watch on the wrist. For me, I do not like cream and white colors together and prefer to wait for another version later (Pt?). Th...
Hi Patrickh, glad to hear that you think 5320 fits my wrist. Are you being a Vlad like Nicolas in...
poisoning me ? LOL ! Cream color dial may match better with rose / yellow gold. What do you think? Cheers, Gordon
Have a look at 5227 collection in WG, YG and RG with cream dial
and you will have your answer ;-)) I wait myself for the Pt version with potentially another dial color. Cheers, Patrickh
yes Patrickh, the cream dial goes better with...
yellow and rose gold ! Thanks, I think I will wait then ! Cheers, Gordon
It's a mixed bag.
Things I like: -The layout of central seconds, aperture windows for month and day, and subdial for date. It is a nod to the 3448 which is the cleanest perpetual calendar dial I've ever seen, and one of my favorite Pateks. I've dreamed of owning one but it...
It is a modern Patek
The case making is modern, some parts are modern in the movement (silicon), the sapphire is modern and the case size is modern. The look is certainly classic and traditional but still, to me it is a very "mixed bag". I am not sure weather I like the compo...
Thank you Moritz for highlighting its Modern attributes
A new PC PP offer. Best, Patrickh
As I said before, I think it is a very different Patek
thus it will appeal to new clients and will not attract a part of the older ones. I think it is very intresting, with different standards. It isn't the usual classics we had in the past. Thanks for sharing Patrick. Best, Mark
I agree on your point of view Mark.
My pleasure to share this post here on PPro. Best my friend, Patrickh
My favourite of all the releases from Patek.......
At this year fair. I hope to add this to my collection.
PP 5320G: what to think about this creative PC?
I love it together with the 5170P my 2 favs this year
A lot of things going on in the dial
I believe it is trimmed too much for effect. The classic PP design of the 60ies-80ies eventually comes to its limits, and "new" customers seem to want "novelties". The cream dial is too creamy, there are too many little gimmicks, why the red "1" (reminds ...
When you say.....
Pt or Wg will be less flashy, I am confused. Isn't this version WG?
Nice Watch
I really want to get this new timepiece, and have been waiting years for Patek to reintroduce a perpetual calendar in this classic format. It is a safe bet that in the years to follow there will be many variations on this theme. I have to admit that it wo...
I tried on the watch and the most exciting feature is the instantaneous change function.
I always felt that the drag date / day / moon function was a bit lazy for Patek but adding the instaneous is a huge step forward. The complexity of managing power and timing is something other watchmakers have achieved and it is used in one other PP model...
Thank you Karl for these informations.
The model I had in hands was blocked at 10h09. Impossible to test it. HAGWE, Cheers, Patrickh
Thanks for the info and pictures Karl
I could see the 5320G this week but wasn't able to test the date change. However, just as an addition to what you wrote, there are a few changing features and I think that this 5320 hasn't got a "jumping" instantaneous display but a "semi-instantaneous" o...
I love the look of this Patek.
Cream colored dials are my favorite and this look, very different for a Patek, is very nostalgic which I like. Aloha. Bob
I used to collect only cream dials …
And had no black dials. But now, I only have one cream dial left (gave it to my sons) and most are black. Your photo rekindled my desire for cream dials again. Aloha, Bon
From the first time I saw it it never convinced me.
I just do not think that it is as beautiful as described by many people. Firstly I do not like a cream dial with a clear case (maybe if the dial was a bit darker...). Furthermore I think that a PC expresses its own beauty at its best when is put together ...
on some i agree.....on others i don't
For me.....I think the perpetual calendar is at best when it is purely a perpetual calendar. Combining it with a chronograph seems an odd thing to do other than to merely to create a very complicated watch. Don't get me wrong, I think the perpetual chrono...
I agree.
What's the value to know if it's the 2nd or 3rd year of the leap year circle? Furthermore, if I do not know if it's day or night, something is badly wrong with my head. Best, Kari
This is easy to say but not easy to do
Modifying a movement in order to transfer the information from a side to another, especially when a movement is made from 2 modules is not something that can be done without heavy time and investment. It would be easier to make a new movement from the beg...
I know all this and I would be happy if both holes
would be covered. Look at the oldest PP QP. Furthermore, the watch would get a more classic look. Like said, the leap year indicator could be on movement side. Best Kari
and the moonphase enamel is something special....
yes, sometimes it is the simplicity that wins all.
Cannot beat your watch
When the 5320 comes out with white/silver dial and sticks, it will really catch on.
yes.....
......i was speaking of the leap year indicator. It could be done, but would need a new model. For many, the portholes are fine...even a positive. For me, I would prefer to have them re-engineered to the verso or something less obtrusive on the dial.
Would be pleased to see it. These holes are not my taste too.
I hope someone here has skills to do it (for our eyes). I agree with the discussion below regarding specially the leap year indicator position. Best, Patrickh
BRAVO Mike
You are a KING .-)) Like it better +++ As discussed in this post a PG case "could" be more homogenuous or desirable. Patrickh
It's a Miracle!
The technology of today can show us just about anything. What an amazing instrument! Got to admit, I like the day/ night, and leap year indicators. All that information at a glance. I really understand everyone's point of view on this one. I really want a...
I recently had the opportunity to handle this piece at a Patek Perpetual event....
and my impressions from the photos and articles were confirmed. It is a very cool and different release.... but not for me. There is something about it that just does not sing to my tastes. It could be the dial color, it could be the dial balance, it coul...
Respect
Patek PC is an important part of Patek history and DNA. Any radical change in it is of significance, and surely involved long and detailed consideration by Patek. Nevertheless, we all have first impressions. And mine are not good on this reference. Feels ...
Saw it in the Geneva Salon.
I very much like it, especially those lugs. I can appreciate the “forced vintage” comments but I think those would be immediately resolved by a different dial colour. Hence am holding out for the (inevitable) P which will bring more options for us to deba...
Patek
I am impressed by all the pics that I see but will only decide once I see it in the metal hopefully in Nov going to Geneva for the only watch auction. I can see Patek putting this movement into a Nautilus.