Patek 5236P-001
I recently picked up this 2023 mint example of the 5236P. For me, this is a grail level watch. In line with Patek marketing(!), it’s a watch I want to wear and enjoy and pass on to my daughter in due course. In searching for a grail watch, I wanted someth...
Quality ! …
The blue brushed dial is sublime. The brushing is done by hand using a traditional method in PP’s dial manufacturing workshop. Quite something to see.
Great watch: congratulations!
You didn't mention the very beautiful architecture of the movement which, to me, is an important part of its appeal. The only thing missing in such a caliber is one or two sharp interior angles. Enjoy your grail in good health and with your daughter!
Many thanks
You are quite right, the architecture of the movement is great. I wasn’t happy with the pictures I took of the movement and so I didn’t include them in the end.
Wow, wow, wow, hold my beer;)))
Now this is something special. Great description and fantastic photos to top it all… Enjoy the honeymoon! Best, Zsolt.
You’re very kind, Zsolt!
Thanks again for helping me focus on what I was looking for. I certainly intend to enjoy the honeymoon.
Congrats…
to this grail! I enjoy it very much too and really prefer the blue dial. The salmon is kind of „dead“ in comparison. The nubuck strap from the 5172 is a good alternative to the original strap as it matches the dial very well: ...
Many thanks, p.boxster. I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying yours.
Thanks also for the picture of the watch on the 5172 strap. It’s really helpful to see as that is definitely a strap I am considering.
Thanks Jon for the details on your thoughts ! Well written ! No a problem if none of "Classy”, “Elegant”, “Sophisticated” and “Timeless” applies to you because
your daughter possesses them as bestowed by you ! When will she enjoy this piece ?
Haha, thanks Gordon. Yes, perhaps my daughter will have these characteristics.
I’m not sure when I will pass it on to her. No doubt when I think she can appreciate it and look after it. She is only 14 at the moment, so hopefully I will get to enjoy it for a while.
Diameter is fine as, like you said…
…the window need to be legible. I’d challenge Patek to make it a bit thinner so it would be more balanced on the wrist. On my 18.4cm wrist it was a bit wobbly. Perfect fix is make it in stainless steel : )
Congrats for acquiring this beauty, Jon.
It's also one of my favourites Patek perpetual calendar. I would say both this original version and the newly launched salmon dial version are gorgeous. Enjoy this beauty often in good health, before passing it to your daughter Cheers, Henry
