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exactly what you mean. The first complicated watch I bought was a Patek Philippe 5056 back in 1997 or so. It’s an Annual Calendar Watch. At that point in time, I had no idea what a “Perpetual Calendar” was. No idea at all. A few years later, I was reading an article about Philippe Stern’s personal watch, (a Patek 3940) and came upon the term
“Perpetual Calendar”. What was that?
I did some research and also tracked-down a 3940 to look at. After that there was no going back. I bought a 3940 and wore it nearly every day for 10 years. I love the Perpetual Calendar function. I have been wearing a 5320g as a “Daily Watch” for nearly a year. It’s a Perpetual Calendar and I really enjoy owning it. You really can’t go wrong with a 3940 if you really must have the Perpetual Calendar function. You can get into one at a price that is right.
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Bothered by the annual calendar?
I have a 5905P, it is lovely, stylish, avant garde, and has tremendous wrist presence at 42mm. The one thing I continue to be bothered by however, is that it is an annual calendar and not perpetual. I just can’t help but wish every time I look at it that ...
I have always wanted a PC but I cannot make up my mind which one to get...
I have now quite a few watches that I rotate almost everyday and most others will wind down and had to set it up again. I even have to set dates for annual calendars almost every time I wear it. Therefore, I asked myself what do I really want in a PC? Jus...
Your 5905P is a really good looking piece, I wouldn't trade it for a perpetual just to avoid having to set the watch once a year. Factor on top of that the additional cost of a PC+servicing.
However, I'm generally not a fan of perpetual or annual calendar watches. The dials often get too cluttered, the backside usually doesn't look any better than a standard time-only watch, and the idea of being able to break the watch by setting the functio...
I am very black or white...
... and prefer a simple Calatrava or a PC over any of the ACs stuck in the middle. Given that you seem to like the 5905 so much I am wondering which PC you have in mind. The current models don't do much for me except for maybe the 5740. The 5320 dial layo...
I like the way you think.
Go simple or go grand. No half measures. I think for the OP the 5320 would be a great choice, or even the 5740 for something more sporty. Much as a I love the 3940, i think it will be too small for the OP based on his other choices.
Uhave to work put whether a PC is worth the significant
Outlay for an annual inconvenience
Go the whole hog!
„The AC is the PC of the man in the street“ I was always told by experts 😉 So I refrained from buying me an AC and went for a PC which fascinates me every day, because I love to know that it is the only perfect solution for the imperfection of the Gregori...
I understand but I don't think this is a concern...comparisons can be constructive "horizontally" (i.e., among different ACs), but they are IMO unfeasible "vertically" (i.e., AC vs. PC).
Why are you bothered that the 5905 is not a PC but, for instance, you are OK that the 5170 is not a split-second? ;-)
I Understand
exactly what you mean. The first complicated watch I bought was a Patek Philippe 5056 back in 1997 or so. It’s an Annual Calendar Watch. At that point in time, I had no idea what a “Perpetual Calendar” was. No idea at all. A few years later, I was reading...
Agree.
All roads eventually lead to PC. There's grand complications, and then there's everything else. AC always felt like a compromise, and in fact Patek invented the AC for exactly that purpose. Patek introduced the world to the AC complication as a way to att...
I feel the same way about my Maybach being a Mercedes!
What a pretentous problem...... It is because of people like this that Patek has a bad name....... The important things in life..... 1) Are you feed? 2) Do you have accomodation? 3) How can you help the world? 4) What can I do to help somebody in need? Se...
Sadly PP PC modern designs are poor, at least to my taste
3940 being the exception, an old benchmark, too small. The follow up references have a design inferior to their AC models
Nothing wrong with an Annual Calendar!
I understand where you're coming from, but having said that, there is nothing wrong with an Annual Calendar. It's a very practical complication, with a modern implementation that is relatively easy to service and maintain. The dial is less cluttered than ...
