Despite my issues with the 5212...

Apr 20, 2021,07:31 AM
 

It’s still undoubtedly a handsome watch, maybe not for everyone though. But is there a single watch in the world could please every taste?





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I totally think you have a stunning piece here, and frankly, I wouldn’t be concerned by the issues you described, if I understood correctly...

 
 By: FabR : April 20th, 2021-07:52
However, it’s a Patek, and as such you should (within reason ;-)) be a fully satisfied customer. It may make you feel better to have a chat with your AD and/or a watchmaker at the service centers, if possible, so at least you know exactly where the proble... 

Wise words!!! Thank you.

 
 By: Musigny82 : April 20th, 2021-08:00

Beautiful

 
 By: baufoam : April 20th, 2021-08:22
Yours is such a beautiful and interesting watch. Please do let us know what the good people at Patek Philippe have to say regarding your concerns. There may not be anything wrong with the watch at all. I have had to send time pieces back to Patek a few ti... 

Can't speak for anyone else...

 
 By: blau : April 20th, 2021-13:38
but I LOVE it. The case is gorgeous. The week counter and many hands on one central pinion are both really fun. And the handwriting font--really the best, because most unique part--just takes it over the top.

All is well..

 
 By: chintu : April 21st, 2021-03:00
The 5212A does not incorporate an instantaneous calendar change. I therefore do not see anything to indicate a problem. The watch seems to be exhibiting the expected behaviour of transitioning the calendar indications over a specified time window. To my k... 

Thanks for your helpful input!

 
 By: Musigny82 : April 21st, 2021-03:17
Yes I realised now the fact that the day change takes 1.5hour to complete is quite normal, but the date change at 11:53? I think that’s a bit off with Patek standard.

IMHO nothing to worry

 
 By: chintu : April 21st, 2021-10:11
Many watches exhibit similar behaviour. The change can commence slightly before 00:00 hours. So 22:53 is not abnormal, though 22:57 or higher would have been much better.