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Maybe it was a bit too harsh ...

 

... my earlier comments about this Patek, as it is growing on me.

However, I did not see it in metal yet, for some reason.

Possibly it is very popular as I have seen already quite a few of last years novelties.

You are also right that the grey version is not to be underestimated as I also start to like it too or even more.

I surely have to see them in the "wild"!


About the occasion to wear this watch:

to me it is a very young looking Patek something for the younger audience, as it is fairly big, sporty elegant.

I have tried several 5960 and can imagine the dimensions.

So it is, to me, more a casual elegance like the Nautilus annual calendars.



A formal watche, IMHO, has to be very, very discreet: only two hands, not larger than 36 mm.

It has nothing to do with more complications or a higher price tag, as many believe.

Formality is asking for austerity, modesty, prudence.

The ONLY grand complication that gets away with these citreria is the marvel called 5140.

The 5140 is generally speaking the only really wearable grand complication due to it's dimensions.

I wonder what your friend will think of the new platinum 5140 with all the white prints and white hands ...


Regards

Moritz


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that is a great looking annual calendar

 
By: Bruno.M1 : October 24th, 2010-09:04
Saw this at the AD Very nice and elegant (but for my wris tI would prefer it 2 or 4 mm bigger)...  

I much prefer this model..................

 
By: Topcat30093 : October 24th, 2010-09:57
In R/G than in any other metal. And Bruno, your photos show the reason why!

Yes, it is a nice Annual Calendar.

 
By: foversta : October 24th, 2010-13:55
But I prefer the 5205. I think that the readability is better. Fr.Xavier...  

5205 ??? To me it looks loke a perfect accessory for a S&M party !

 
By: COUNT DE MONET : October 25th, 2010-10:27
The long batons, all dark and black and the round batons look like bolts for S&M leather gear. Does not give the watch a real "charming" character. Same like an IWC all dark pp calendar in limited edition as a pilots watch: Who buys a watch like this that... 

Just saw the 5205 yesterday in Geneva...

 
By: Gary G : January 16th, 2011-00:41
...and it really surprised me -- positively. The "dark" face with the black center looked nicer on the tray, but the lighter version was very striking on the wrist. For me, the annual calendar is more of an "informal" complication in any case (at least re... 

Maybe it was a bit too harsh ...

 
By: COUNT DE MONET : January 16th, 2011-04:06
... my earlier comments about this Patek, as it is growing on me. However, I did not see it in metal yet, for some reason. Possibly it is very popular as I have seen already quite a few of last years novelties. You are also right that the grey version is ... 

agreed

 
By: watch-er : October 25th, 2010-10:34
I too cannot understand why the hands cut off the 24 and why the date cuts off the 12. It reminds me of the post I made about the esteemed 5970 which has the date circle cutting off the seconds circle from 27 to 33. It is one reason to maybe go larger if ... 

The date window at 6 o'clock

 
By: CL : October 24th, 2010-16:18
just spoil it all for me. Will make more sense to have the date in that sub dial instead of 24 hours indicator. Almost a classic but no. *CL

I see what you mean ...

 
By: anaesdoc : October 26th, 2010-04:16
... and I have to consent you, Hamster07! The overall design of this watch is splendid in my perception, but this detail is not sufficiently solved. So, in allusion to the CountdeMonet, it is a symphony with a misplaced harmony in between . Just my opinio... 

very

 
By: mjnoumoff : January 16th, 2011-08:01
beautiful watch and excellent pictures. i really like the subtle displaying of the requisite functions. very classy. enjoy!!

annual calender

 
By: jgarcia570 : January 18th, 2011-18:50
hi, i disagree i think one of the best looking and classic is the pp5146 thanks jorge

If you mean the slate grey YG one, than we could argue about ...

 
By: COUNT DE MONET : January 18th, 2011-23:06
The 5146 is truely a very, very nice one! What I like most is the clear moon phase without the 24h scale around it. Just one thing is not so "nice" about it: it showes also the months gone by, and that could create a melancholic feeling. In that point the...