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The ref. 5207 features a minute repeater a tourbillon as well as an instantaneous perpetual calendar.
Considering all the complications contained in it, what I appreciate the most about this watch is its understated look and the easily legible dial.
It is beautiful to watch at the end of the month at midnight how all windows change simultaneously...
Once I was told that the engraving works done on the side of the case, apart from adding aesthetic value, it adds sonority to the chime.
I really like the overall colors contrasting the reflection of the watch case...
Hope you enjoy it too.
Best
G.
This message has been edited by amanico on 2017-09-24 02:36:39
Conversation piece...
The ref. 5207 features a minute repeater a tourbillon as well as an instantaneous perpetual calendar. Considering all the complications contained in it, what I appreciate the most about this watch is its understated look and the easily legible dial. It is...
I would like to be present at midnight ...my only fear is ..
I will turn to pumpkin after seeing what you described Cheers my friend D
Incredible piece of Art.
Your photo reminds me a great moment in 2015, when I had the chance to discover this other version. My overall favorite. Just a Dream but what a Dream. Cheers, Patrickh ...
Once I saw a gentleman coming from a karting race wearing one of those...
...and I’m not kidding
Congratulations for yours.
Very elegant on your wrist and just a "PERFECT" DNA Patek Philippe, with all high complications combined in such limited size case. Best wishes, Patrickh
All those complications in a very handsome watch.
I agree its very understated , but the technology that went into it is incredible. Perhaps in the future i will see one in the flesh in the Geneva saloon. My admiration , enjoy your new love. Best wishes Geross
absolutely breathtaking!
it's the epitome of the haute horlogerie, IMHO. enjoy her in great health
A dream watch that I can only see from display, don't dare to hold it closer because it will only made it sad to pass it back 😭...
you are a lucky and blessed man, congratulations. Rgds Raymond
Hi GiGi, your minute repeater with all its complications is...
pure Patek DNA ! Understated for the ones in the know and extremely well executed ! May I please have a GTG with you in the future ? Cheers, Gordon
Excellent G ! I look forward to our GTG ! It will be a feast to the eyes !
Do you travel to Asia ? Where are you based ? Please feel free to PM me. Cheers, Gordon
Hi G, unfortunately I have received PMs from you. :-(
Let me try to send you a PM now. Cheers, Gordon
I'm very happy to see your pictures of this watch
I don't think that we observe enough what's inside that 41mm-only case. Patek hasn't earned its reputation on gimmicks but on how it preserves the brand through its heritage (historical data, the vintage references, knowhow...) but also their long lineage...
Hi Mike.
Thank you for your expression of appreciation... Did you take a look at the second picture (Technical drawing of the instantaneous perpetual calendar) taken from the press kit of Basel 2008?
Yes, I did
It is very interesting looking at the "snail" part used in the jumping mechanism as well as the different springs that are used in the process. Thanks for sharing it by the way Of course, this remains quite tough to understand from such a picture and I kn...
Dear Mark,
Indeed the most captivating complication of this watch other than its MR of course is this digital instantaneous PC. The reasons are manly two; it is a useful complication and the way it works it is mind boggling. Best G.
Mamma mia senza parole!
I agree with what other PuristS said, 100% Patek DNA, and it fits your wrist perfectly. One of the most beautiful and precious watches available today. Congratulazioni Gigi! Best.
I find that while the most expensive, super complication Pateks are ultimate masterpieces of horology, many (how shall I put this kindly) ...
are not aesthetically up to the same standard. But the 5207 is a glaring and extremely beautiful exception. It is absolute perfection in every way, especially your version. A huge congratulations!! Best, patekova
I approached the idea of getting one of those grand complications MR about 6 years ago....
When I spotted this one, I was immediately enraptured by its clean looking bronze dial in a beautifully engraved calatrava case. Comparing it to the others I knew immediately that this one was something else. There more I study its many complications and ...
That's nice reading how people get to their choices
and what fueled their appeal for such watches. I have Patek's Minute-Repeaters book that I still have to read but I feel that I'm going to do it soon, especially after your recent pictures. To answer your reply above, yes there are many very interesting f...
You mention that the idea of getting a MR germinated 6 years ago. I assume that acquiring such a magnificent and appropriately expensive watch
was not undertaken lightly and so I was wondering (if you don't mind my asking): How long did the research/thought process take before you decided that the 5207 was the one for you? Which, if any, were the others that you seriously considered? Once you ap...
Dear Patekova
It took me about a year for each stage and the other two contenders were ref. 5074P and ref. 5016R both with black dial. Best G.
Thanks Gigi for your reply. 3 incredible finalists! For me: 5016 is the ultimate "classical" super complication and
rose/black is the most beautiful. 5207 is more modern and bold and equally beautiful. 5074P has the incredible 5070 style case and if one wants a very large watch, its beauty matches its size. I like that the second hand on 5016 and 5207 makes the dial co...
One of the absolute best watches available!!!!
Congrats on owning this masterpiece. One day i will joint your exclusive club 😋
My holy grail. I've had mine for over 3 years and can rarely take it off.....
It causes my many other queens to stay at the house.... I've often wondered just how many exist in our discontinued "honey gold" dial version?? I am quite partial of course, but this is the very best look, IMHO. Fully agree, the most beautiful, yet unders...
I completely share you feelings Sjc
It would be nice to organize a GTG with all 5207P-001 purist owners. I was told that less than 10 watches were manufactured every year. So if you do the math... ;-)
Best of the best, finest of the finest!
You are a very lucky man owning such a treasure. Best, Kari
Thanks Keri,
I don’t know if I would call it “luck” but I do consider it a privilege to be among the few to own this one. I recently sent you a PM did you get it? Best G.
Thanks Kari,
You’re the second one that tells me that... Obviously I’m having problems sending out PMs... Could you please send me one so we can connect? Than I will ask someone to fix this problem. Best
Thanks, I just sent you a response did you get it?
Sorry I’m having problems with my P. account
