David_S
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My personal feeling.
I don’t own it but a friend of mine does, so I got to play around with it in real life. It’s a really beautiful watch. The combo of the Arabic numerals, the cream dial and the seringue hands is truly amazing in the art deco case with the beveled lugs. The whole package looks very vintage in a good way. My only criticism is that the movement looks a bit small from the back in that case. I think it’s a very practical time piece with all the indications for the perpetual calendar being very easy to read. In my opinion, the only better way to display calendar indications is Lange’s with the big date window (the date is the most important since you tend to know the month and day without having to look at your watch).
As to popularity, it seems relatively easy to get as the prices on the grey market are at or below retail.
But I think the main thing that should be driving your decision to buy it or not is how it makes you feel when you put it on the wrist. At this level, the only thing that matters is the emotions it gives you. Best of luck in your decision.
Patek Philippe 5320g
By: baufoam : April 28th, 2019-14:47
Hello! What can you good people tell me about this watch? I know it had its debut in Basel back in 2017. As things stand today, is the 5320 a “Popular” timepiece?How is it as an actual, practical timekeeper? Has it been well received? I see a bunch of the...
I'll kick things off...
By: neunelfs : April 28th, 2019-15:02
No personal experience, I am sorry to say. I love this piece. It's a throwback classic. Love the raised 5-minute dots, and the syringe hands. I think I've seen white and off-white dials? The off-white egg shell color completes that vintage vibe. More expe...
Thank you!
By: baufoam : April 28th, 2019-15:24
So much for your input. I remember when this watch came out a couple of years ago, it was HIGHLY divisive. People really liked the watch or they did not like it at all. Two years ago, I felt that it was as close to a “Classic Perpetual Calendar” as we may...
As rhetorical as it may sound (and be), in the end I believe it's entirely your call -- first and foremost based on whether something "clicks" when you feel the watch on the wrist.
By: FabR : April 28th, 2019-15:17
Having said this, I do like this piece more than not, especially the dial, that I find just stunning in that cream color. It stands out, IMO, among most other Patek PCs, save the 5740. On the flipside, I'm not particularly into PCs, and while I've noticed...
HODINKEE
By: Brandon Skinner : April 29th, 2019-11:16
It’s the Aged Hunter Green leather from the HODINKEE shop. Just keep in mind, you’ll be using a little bit of MacGyvering skills to cut the leather so it can accept the white gold Patek spring bars. Not tough at all but something to consider. I think the ...
My personal feeling.
By: David_S : April 28th, 2019-17:44
I don’t own it but a friend of mine does, so I got to play around with it in real life. It’s a really beautiful watch. The combo of the Arabic numerals, the cream dial and the seringue hands is truly amazing in the art deco case with the beveled lugs. The...
You Guys Are Great!
By: baufoam : April 29th, 2019-07:38
I knew that if I put it out there, some of you would respond. Overall, it sounds like a very positive response to the 5320! In 2017, there was some very negative as well as positive energy being directed at this particular watch. For me personally, the 53...
