Tim_M
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Congratulations!
This is my favorite of the current Patek line and the one I'd most like to own. Short of something crazy like a 5275P or a 5016 of any stripe, the 5236 embodies so much of what I love about the company. I'm not surprised by the dragging calendar turnover, because instantaneous perpetual calendars are rare and shockingly expensive even by PP standards. This is a super cool watch that looks as special as it is, and I can't think of a neater way to get into Patek today. From what I understand, this isn't an allocated model (for dealers) or an application piece (for clients), and thank God for both. There's enough of that already.
My only real objection here is that the calendar -- which is innovative -- still relies on many dimple adjusters to correct all its indications, which is not innovative. UN has had crown setting of QPs for almost 30 years and IWC for almost 40, so hopefully Patek is thinking about its next move for its signature complication. This type of multi-trigger calendar tech is older than Henri Stern.
Wear your new watch in good health and good times. Please post images frequently!
First Patek 5236P and from my local AD (was not looking for a Nautilus)
First post here so apologies if I get the format wrong. I've been eyeing this grand complication since it was announced and didn't expect to be able to get my hands on one. But seems they're available on secondary market at the old retail price. I don't f...
No instantaneous date change on this watch?
That’s surprising to me. But a beautiful watch nonetheless. Congratulations on acquiring it. Looks great on you!
Surprises me too…
…a friend has one and I’ve tried it on. A bit top-heavy but a lovely dial and a very unusual display method.
This was your first piece from the AD? Is this one also usually impossible to obtain without a history?
Regardless, this is one of the coolest PC for sure.👌🏽 Congratulations!
Lovely
I think in part it was a controversial design for some. Personally, I like an in line calendar. Super surprised about the date though. Maybe that put off some of the QP guys out there. I know they all love to sit around on Feb 29th at midnight looking at ...
Congratulations!
This is my favorite of the current Patek line and the one I'd most like to own. Short of something crazy like a 5275P or a 5016 of any stripe, the 5236 embodies so much of what I love about the company. I'm not surprised by the dragging calendar turnover,...
A warm welcome for your first post here !
The layout of your PC dial is distinct and recognizable, making it quite special IMO. Hope you enjoy the heft of this 5236P. Your AD must have been pleased with your order for this piece instead of a Nautilus 😃
Beautiful watch
Congrats on getting it, there is a slow in demand for sure and Mr Stern confirmed it in a recent interview. I love this watch, but with its price sitting way above a normal PP-PC and slightly less than PP-PCC I would rather save up and get me a 5270. Just...