LX (Alex)
1068
Dear all, thank you so much for your valuable opinions. I have now seen both in the boutiques and I have opted for neither...
Feb 02, 2020,20:05 PM
I somehow cannot get myself to like the retrograde date on the 5496, while the dial of the 5327 is just too busy with the way all the information is displayed. Furthermore, due to its large bezel and the shape of the case it looks much smaller than its nominal diameter 39mm would suggest.
So for now, my small collection continues to consist only of the 5711J and the 5296R.
Let's see what Baselworld brings.
Comments:
view entire thread
I would choose 5327
By: Brandon Skinner : January 6th, 2020-07:34
For the reason I truly love the micro rotor.
5327 in a heartbeat.
By: Miles_151 : January 6th, 2020-07:59
Beautiful watch. Hope this helps. Miles.
5237
By: Thomahof : January 6th, 2020-08:30
Because of the concave bezel!! Thomas
Not the 5496.
By: Reuven Malter : January 6th, 2020-08:35
I tried it a couple of times: The moonphase looks a bit "cheap", too blank at least. Congratulations that you can afford one of them! Good luck with your decision.
For me the 5237.
By: jlux : January 6th, 2020-09:31
Purely for the looks that I prefer.
The 5327 everyday
By: Rascal : January 6th, 2020-09:41
But in white gold blue dial, I dislike the 5496, I cannot explain really why, but it doesn’t work imho
I have had the same discussion with myself.
By: Costa (aka Connie) : January 6th, 2020-10:46
I have decided that I like the modernization of the 5327. I like the size of the case. I think the 3940 at 36mm is just too small for my 17 cm wrist. (I must have tried it in 20 times over the years). 38 mm case is the perfect size for my wrist. I have th...
5237 is my liking...it has a wonderful movement
By: mahesh : January 6th, 2020-11:00
Retrograde date dial is a great but it feels something 'empty' or missing around the moonphase subdial...i couldn't exactly put that in words. Best, mahesh.,
Awesome watch.
By: Costa (aka Connie) : January 6th, 2020-13:54
I always forget about that piece. It’s really growing on me.
5496
By: @Patek_Ambassador : January 6th, 2020-15:38
...
I want to love the 5327...
By: mdg : January 6th, 2020-18:58
and you're right, the slim movement is great despite its age. But the Breguet numerals (that I usually really like) are a quick and dirty fix to hide the small movement (sub-dials close to the center). PP should be better than this imho.
I get your point and agree.
By: Costa (aka Connie) : January 7th, 2020-13:06
Are the current Porsche engines better than the Metzger engines of the past ?
5496
By: JTCL : January 7th, 2020-07:10
I prefer the 5496 calendar layout more. Personally I think the three subdials should only be reserved for chronographs.
Between the two
By: watch-er : January 7th, 2020-14:27
5496R. I also want a seconds hand and I like the dial layout better,