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Patek Philippe ref. 5270 & 5271

Here are, in chronological order, all variants to date of Patek Philippe's most recent take on the Perpetual Calendar Chronograph complication.

Enjoy!

(Photos credit: multiple websites)

Ref. 5070

5270G-001 (2011) No tachymeter scale

5270G-013 (2013) with the ”chin"

5270G-015 (2013 - 50 pieces for Munich KunstWerkUhr fair)

5270G-014 (2014) with the "chin"

5270G-018 (2015 redesign)

5270G-019 (2015 redesign)

5270G (custom made piece unique, date unknown)

5270R-001 (2015 - first rose gold version)

5270/1R-001

5270P-001 (2018)

5270J-001 (2020)

5270P-014 (2022)

5270T-010 (2022 piece unique for the Children Action charity auction)

Ref. 5071

5271P-001 (2014)

5271/11P-001 (2017)

5271/11P-010 (2022)

5271/12P-001 (2017)

5271/12P-010 (2022)

5271/13P-001 (2017)

Caliber CH 29-535 PS Q

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This is a great post.

By: gary_g : October 9th, 2024-12:33

I don’t think 5270 gets enough “street cred.” And I get it. It’s hard to follow a 5970. But this is a great reference in its own right. I particularly love the “chin” models. And the P salmon for me is just so interesting. Thanks for sharing these. Well d...

Thank you so much, Gary.

By: quattro : October 9th, 2024-13:05

I also think it's a very interesting reference, worth digging into! I personally like the first variant quite a bit.

Many thanks for this post, and your other similar posts.

By: GWIS : October 9th, 2024-12:52

They will be a useful resource for people researching in advance of a purchase. In this particular post I particularly like the original 5270G. The absence of the tachymeter makes it wonderfully clean. But I would be very happy with any of them. All the b...

Thank you so much, Jon.

By: quattro : October 9th, 2024-13:06

Just like you, I like the first variant a lot! Best, Emmanuel

I agree, but I have to admit that as an owner of the 5270G-001 I'm biast 😉

By: Watchlover42 : October 9th, 2024-15:53

I also like the absence of the tachymeter scale on the current P version. However, the green is a bit too special for me

Lucky you!

By: quattro : October 9th, 2024-16:02

this first G is really beautiful. And the green isn't for me either.

Also own the first-gen 5270, she's lovely isn't she :-).

By: techniec : October 13th, 2024-08:49

And fully agree on the green dial (and gem-set versions, for that matter), a bit too peculiar (as I don't like to use the word gaudy in the context of Patek).

Lucky you too! Lovely watch indeed.

By: quattro : October 13th, 2024-11:34

Thanks for this next great overview 🙏🏼 Well done 👌🏼

By: Watchlover42 : October 9th, 2024-15:56

Thank you so much, Watchlover42!

By: quattro : October 9th, 2024-16:00

+1👍🥂

By: hora12reborn : October 9th, 2024-17:33

My favourite series.

By: Goh : October 9th, 2024-17:41

A big fan of those 3 on white metal with tachymeter scale. The 5270P-014 is quite tempting too.

To me, the Munich variant seems very nice and so does the salmon dial version.

By: quattro : October 9th, 2024-20:29

But I think I like the first version even better, even if judging from photos only has limited meaning as the real life experience could be very different. Thanks for looking.

On behalf of the forum,

By: GLau : October 9th, 2024-19:45

thanks for another informative post ! The unique T is fabulous! 👍 Which one do you like most?

Thanks for your enthusiasm.

By: quattro : October 9th, 2024-20:32

As far as I can tell from photos only (I’ve seen none in real life), I think I like the first version the most: it looks understated and beautiful to me. Here’s another photo of the T. ...

Loving these posts, quattro!

By: bruckner4 : October 9th, 2024-23:19

I think the salmon with Arabics here. But ask me tomorrow and I'd pick another...

I feel the same, Bruckner! So hard to make a choice.

By: quattro : October 10th, 2024-06:45

"On paper", the very first iteration has my preference, but who knows how I would feel in real life?

Thanks for sharing! It’s the P Salmon for me

By: Greenwatch : October 9th, 2024-23:28

Dial color and hour index in a Platinum case made it extra special topping with a tachymetre scale which should be present at all times for a chronograph.

I see your point concerning the tachymeter,

By: quattro : October 10th, 2024-06:47

and I certainly understand why you like the P Salmon. But, for whatever reason, I think the 1st version has my preference (clean and simple); but would I feel the same in real life? I couldn't tell. Thanks for looking.

Fantastic post

By: Oldskoo1 : October 12th, 2024-09:38

I think every version of the 5270 is a winner. I get why some people dont like the chin version, it is a little.... different. For me the 1st version of either the G or P are the big winners. 5270g-001 - beautiful, clean, versatile dial, markers, handset ...

Also like to point out

By: Oldskoo1 : October 12th, 2024-09:44

The 5270g-001 is the only reference in the entire lineage to have a) vertical brushed dial like the advanced research watches b) vertical line counters vs the railroad counters

Thanks for pointing out these details or specificities.

By: quattro : October 12th, 2024-11:53

I couldn’t agree more with what you say. The G-001 is the winner for me, at least on photos. In real life, I couldn’t tell, unfortunately. Best.

The best looking for me is the 5270G-018

By: yming : October 12th, 2024-11:51

I feel this watch is too empty without the tachymeter scale

It’s certainly a nice redesign, but

By: quattro : October 12th, 2024-12:00

I’m personally not fond of the “so-very-short” markers at 3 and 9 nor of the pyramid markers at 4, 5, 7 and 8. Moreover, I like the purity/vacuity of the first version. Thanks for your comment.

I see what you mean

By: yming : October 12th, 2024-14:41

For me, I wish they can integrate the day-nite and leap year indicators into the running seconds and chrono minute subdials. The current design is just too bottom heavy, specially since the subdials are below the 3-9 axis m. I also just noticed something ...

Yes, it’s a flaw of the design of all models, confirmed

By: quattro : October 12th, 2024-15:17

in the Monochrome review from which this screenshot is taken. PS: I call it a flaw, but it’s probably a deliberate aesthetic choice as 7 sub seconds markers would look crowded. ...

they could have used 4 intervals

By: yming : October 12th, 2024-21:48

then it would still make sense.. Like how the 1815 rattrapante uses 3 intervals (6 would be crowded), as it’s a 3Hz watch.

You’re completely right !

By: quattro : October 13th, 2024-05:41

Looks totally different without the scale...

By: mdg : October 12th, 2024-18:23

Yes it does.

By: quattro : October 13th, 2024-05:43

And a chrono without a scale is a bit strange. But I like the clean aesthetic of this first iteration.

Would love to see a poll on how many people have EVER used the scale function : )

By: mdg : October 14th, 2024-00:16

😅👌🏼

By: quattro : October 14th, 2024-04:10

Very informative post

By: Bibz_ : October 14th, 2024-12:01

Thx!

Thanks for looking.

By: quattro : October 14th, 2024-15:25

thank you!

By: MDV10 : May 15th, 2025-12:23

Emmanuel, thank you for putting this together. I can find beauty in all models

My pleasure.

By: quattro : May 15th, 2025-14:59

And I agree, the 5270 is a wonderful watch, whatever the model.

There is also a 5270G with a salmon dial

By: DOCSF : May 15th, 2025-13:38

Photo credit: Quill & Pad ...

Thank you for showing me this bespoke piece unique:

By: quattro : May 15th, 2025-15:08

I've been able to add it to the thread. Best, Emmanuel