after reading your article, I have decided I want one

Nov 08, 2020,20:23 PM
 

You forgot to mention the price as one of its cons wink


Maybe one day, I can dream smile

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Hands on review of the Patek Philippe 5303R

 
 By: foversta : November 8th, 2020-12:54
In 2020, Patek Philippe has chosen to present its novelties progressively, given the sanitary context and the absence of the watches fairs. The year was first marked by the introduction of the Calatrava 6007A, which celebrated the new manufacture building...  

I really really like this watch a lot tbh

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : November 8th, 2020-12:59
Its a masterpiece imho. I also like the side of the case (any photos?) Thanks for this great review my friend. If only I could see this watch in person at some point 🙏🏻🤗

A great review FX, this was definitely one of the most interesting (and controversial) new references ever since it was announced for Singapore, and I'm very happy to see it in the catalog...

 
 By: FabR : November 8th, 2020-13:07
Frankly, I would be surprised if we'll see tourbillons fully visible on the dial of more traditional references, at least in the near future. However, the fact that even part of the tourbillon was made visible in an "openworked" dial here is already a pre... 

Thanks a lot for your input!

 
 By: foversta : November 8th, 2020-13:30
Do you think that the anti UV glass wouldn't protect enough the tourbillon oil ? If this glass is efficient so what would be the reason for Patek preventing them doing a tourbillon dial side ? I'm not able to answer these questions... and I think you're r... 

Yes, I'm sure that with today's research advances, an anti-UV glass would fully protect the oils. However, Patek's traditional view has always been that everything that appears on a dial must have a "function".

 
 By: FabR : November 8th, 2020-14:28
Thus, in this "purist" view, a tourbillon has never qualified to be shown on a Patek dial. The (slightly acrobatic) argument that I believe was made for the 5303 is that, since there's technically no dial because the watch is openworked, then showing the ... 

after reading your article, I have decided I want one

 
 By: benzng : November 8th, 2020-20:23
You forgot to mention the price as one of its cons Maybe one day, I can dream

Thanks for this great review.

 
 By: jlux : November 9th, 2020-00:58
The watch is really impressive and represents a whole new dial layout for PP. And yes,the word "tourbillon" should have been left out.

Many thanks Fr.Xavier for such a great write-up ! 👍

 
 By: GLau : November 11th, 2020-09:06
This piece is eye catching and the amount of work involved is simply amazing. Glad that you had a chance to examine it in the metal !

I think its gorgeous and would also like to see the tourbillon cage as something special to look at.....

 
 By: Patekphilippecollector : November 23rd, 2020-02:17
As mentioned i think that what you see is the rear of the tourbillon and I am not a purist......