In fact the reason is quite simple

Sep 11, 2017,10:48 AM
 

In fact, regarding size matters, there are for Patek 2 main reasons:


1. The size is subjective: for a same age and same wrist size, two people from different regions will have a different ideal size. If you add the age, you have people used to smaller watches (earlier times) and people used to bigger sizes (younger crowds). Thus this choice might be a very good news, all depends on which side we stand.

2. The fact that there must be offers for all the wrist sizes and origins: people with bigger wrist find ridiculous to have a 38 or 40mm watch on their wrist, depending of course on the style (dressy, sporty...).

Hence, as the collections are mainly composed of watches < 39-40 mm, it is normal and even necessary to have at least a few models for people enjoying bigger watches (as long as they are not 45mm I assume). The 5905P and the 5168G are one of these.

Of course, I don't talk about very complicated watches that need bigger cases, just the more regular ones.

Hence, this is a watch that pleases you and I said this week-end (here:  www.watchprosite.com) how good looking I think it is but I also think it is normal to have such a size, especially as there aren't many, to say the least, and that the 5168G is not that big in the end either.

That's bad luck that it falls on a model you like very much...

I'm sorry, you find it too big but as I imagine some big wrist client find some models too small, there has to be watches for everyone smile

Thanks for the picture and feedback Cayenne!

Best, Mark

PS: it is maybe the picture but I really don't find the watch looks too big on your wrist. But that's just me smile


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Size of 5168G

 
 By: cayenne1200 : September 11th, 2017-10:37
Today I had the chance to see the 5168G in the metal for the first time. Simply outstanding! I love the dial and the weight of the case. But even though I can easily wear larger watches due to my big hands and wrists I have kind of a problem with the 42,2...  

In fact the reason is quite simple

 
 By: Mark in Paris : September 11th, 2017-10:48
In fact, regarding size matters, there are for Patek 2 main reasons: 1. The size is subjective: for a same age and same wrist size, two people from different regions will have a different ideal size. If you add the age, you have people used to smaller wat... 

Great points raised....

 
 By: keks : September 11th, 2017-10:57
Not all pieces can be for everyone. I personally find the 5168 colors amazing but felt same when trying it on. Too large and flat for me. But that may change. It is just what I am used to. At the moment I think 5167/5164 sizes are perfect for me. But perh... 

Thanks Keks :)

 
 By: Mark in Paris : September 11th, 2017-15:43
I tried it with the Patek glove and I think that it helped balancing the wider size. That's why maybe my picture posted in the other post may not be completely realistic. A second version in a smaller size might be good indeed but I'm not sure they'll do ... 

As always, you've made a very differentiated reflection of the topic, Mark. Thx a lot for that.

 
 By: cayenne1200 : September 11th, 2017-13:06
I don't regard 42 mm for a watch as too big in general. But for me it's always a matter of proportions. The 40.8 mm of the 5164 looks perfectl for me because the proportions are right. 5711/2 look perfect to me because the proportions of those pretty flat... 

Thank you Cayenne

 
 By: Mark in Paris : September 11th, 2017-15:37
All your points are of course relevant and this should be about how you feel with it. I also have problems with simple dressy 2 or 3 handers above 40mm: thin, wide and not many elements on the dial. It looks too flat for me too. Maybe time will make it pe... 

I tried it on ...

 
 By: Pretty Boy : September 11th, 2017-12:25
... at a presentation of the 2017 novelties by PP Germany and my AD quite some time ago. I had the same issues with its proportions. The watch is too flat in relation to its diameter. It simply irritated me. That's a little bit strange because usually I d... 

I haven't seen it...

 
 By: cmcm3 : September 11th, 2017-12:41
In real life, but it looks good on your wrist. That is straight on though and I also dislike watches to be toooooo flat.

I agree with Mark's points

 
 By: sham1 : September 11th, 2017-19:35
even though I am one of the smaller wrist purists and I cannot even wear the 40.8mm Aquanaut! But I have to digress a little and say what a lovely dial this watch has. Much better in my opinion than the normal dial.

No reason to do it

 
 By: watch-er : September 13th, 2017-06:18
I think the large watch thing is starting to wane. I hate to see PP just now entering the large watch arena as its suggests they are not seeing this shift to 40mm watches or less. Panerai is really selling their 42mm line they came out with over the typic...