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Bought this watch back in 2013/2014.. unbelievable how fast time flies by.. it has been almost 8 years!

I have been using this watch very sparingly but totally stop using since 2017 and it has been sitting in the safe.

I dug it out early last week.. I fallen in love with it all over again!

I wind it up and adjusted to the exact time accordingly to the local radio time ..

Today, 10 days later, I checked, it is +/-0!! Wow!!

This got to be one of the most accurate mechanical watch I own. Never been serviced, 8 years old and still it keeps perfect time!

I just don’t understand why this references is so badly received by some PP collectors and buyers which the market prices has shown. It is great value for money comparing to my 5980/1R and 5711/1A.

I just can’t understand why the Nautilus are so hot!?? I mean technically it is not even comparable to my 5235.

Well, I am happy I own this piece. This is certainly one of my all time favourite PP.

Here is a wrist shoot with custom straps (blue and purple)

If you do own a 5235 do share some photos and tell us our ownership experience!

Cheers!

🍻

James

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Thanks for sharing this beautiful 5235G James, no doubt a superb Patek -- in fact, in my view one of the most original offers of the current Complications catalog! PS: Love your second strap choice ;-) Keep enjoying.

By: FabR : February 25th, 2021-04:32

Thank you FabR! 🍻

By: jenjames : February 25th, 2021-04:39

Listening to your compliments on the purple strap I just switch over the main photo 😉 🍻 HAGWE! James

Hi James, So glad that you are again in love with your 5235G ! IMO, this watch is very...

By: GLau : February 25th, 2021-05:02

meaningful in that it 1) has a special movement (new when it debuted), 2) first regulator dial for Patek, and 3) lovely brushed dial. Enjoy more often !

Yes! IMHO this is a very special PP.. everything about it is “odd” .. even the frequency is unique at 23040 vph.. 🍻

By: jenjames : February 26th, 2021-03:16

Let’s not forget the Art Deco clasp

By: CastorKrieg : March 20th, 2021-04:48

Only available with this reference.

It has all the ingredients to become a future classic. PP 5711 less so. But only time will tell. Just my 2ct.

By: 74hk : February 25th, 2021-05:33

A great point -- it's definitely a huge bet, as the market works in complicated (and unexpected!) ways and this is not its current direction, but indeed this reference has lots of potential...perhaps when the steel sports hype is over, if ever? ;-))

By: FabR : February 25th, 2021-10:22

Yes who would have thought.. simple steel sport are creeping close to grand complications territories. I am lining up a number of PP g. complication pieces this year. ✌🏻

By: jenjames : February 26th, 2021-03:20

+1, definitely a very good time to buy a grand complication -- Will be looking forward to seeing your next acquisition! ;-)

By: FabR : February 26th, 2021-05:21

Yes.. Nautilus back a few years ago I bought all mine at a slight discount.. today’s market is serious out of control 😅

By: jenjames : February 26th, 2021-03:18

Love the color of the strap!

By: agyzace : February 25th, 2021-05:36

Fits it very well!

Thank you very much.. I am truly surprised it works well! 😄

By: jenjames : February 26th, 2021-03:21

The 5235 series encompassed all of Patek's top technology....

By: watchme : February 25th, 2021-06:48

but the regulator dial is very polarizing. The G is clean and the vertical grain is very visible. The R is more sexy (to me) and has much more contrast with the subdials being black. The movement of this series is spectacular and one of the nicest movemen...

I have seen the R version.. I agree the very first impression is breathtakingly good.. the G is more like plain water.. doesn’t taste much but doesn’t taste bad either if you know what I mean 😆

By: jenjames : February 26th, 2021-03:24

The movement is indeed special n look stunning especially under good lighting! 😍

I really like this reference a lot and would like to add it in the future. As for values, who knows 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️. The purple strap gives it a very cool contrast 👍

By: holdemchamp1225 : February 25th, 2021-06:56

Thank you! I too am surprised how well it suit the watch. Much more playful otherwise a very sober piece. 😄

By: jenjames : February 26th, 2021-03:26

An underrated piece for sure!

By: MTR : February 25th, 2021-09:27

And the combi with the purple strap is a killer. Enjoy it! (now perhaps for a longer time?) Best Thomas

Yes Thomas I will wear it more often.. 👍🏻

By: jenjames : February 26th, 2021-03:30

This is the culprit that took away most of wrist time lately.. 😅 ...

A Keeper for sure.

By: drphileasfogg : February 25th, 2021-13:13

Mine says Hello. ...

Definitely one for the collector this model. I waited so long for this to come out and love mine but like most I suspect , it is not a daily wearer Quite a big watch though but wears well. Difficult to tell the time but who cares. Just staring ta the dial...

You wear it well! That last shot, the case is sharp and crisp!

By: jenjames : February 26th, 2021-03:39

I learn to tell the time just by looking at the top sub dial guesstimate time 😅 I have seen a fellow collector wear the 5235g from afar.. it looks very plain n simple.. until you come closer, especially when you hold it in your hands you will start to tru...

The details are very nice...

By: mdg : February 25th, 2021-18:40

...but I just can't deal with regulator dials...I'd prefer a jumping hour. Quick, what time is it? Uhhhhh.

😂 .. I read the top sub dial only.. “guesstimating” the time 😉

By: jenjames : February 26th, 2021-03:44

I find this more challenging in guessing the time 😆 ...

Love this, beautiful piece and for me it has to be on the purple, makes it really stand out (but I am partial to purple straps ). Enjoy

By: Kmboxers : February 25th, 2021-23:11

Thank you! Ya the purple is not my usual pick.. this one is a winner 🍻

By: jenjames : February 26th, 2021-03:45

That purple strap is killer. Is it a PP?

By: NautNut : February 27th, 2021-09:09

Thank you. It is a custom leather strap. I can’t seems to locate a purple strap from PP’s boutique hence I went aftermarket. These are top quality possibly exceed PP’s standard. 😉

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Thanks for sharing this beautiful 5235G James, no doubt a superb Patek -- in fact, in my view one of the most original offers of the current Complications catalog! PS: Love your second strap choice ;-) Keep enjoying.

Thank you FabR! 🍻

👍👍🥂

Hi James, So glad that you are again in love with your 5235G ! IMO, this watch is very...

Yes! IMHO this is a very special PP.. everything about it is “odd” .. even the frequency is unique at 23040 vph.. 🍻

Let’s not forget the Art Deco clasp

It has all the ingredients to become a future classic. PP 5711 less so. But only time will tell. Just my 2ct.

A great point -- it's definitely a huge bet, as the market works in complicated (and unexpected!) ways and this is not its current direction, but indeed this reference has *lots* of potential...perhaps when the steel sports hype is over, if ever? ;-))

Yes who would have thought.. simple steel sport are creeping close to grand complications territories. I am lining up a number of PP g. complication pieces this year. ✌🏻

+1, definitely a very good time to buy a grand complication -- Will be looking forward to seeing your next acquisition! ;-)

Yes.. Nautilus back a few years ago I bought all mine at a slight discount.. today’s market is serious out of control 😅

Love the color of the strap!

Thank you very much.. I am truly surprised it works well! 😄

The 5235 series encompassed all of Patek's top technology....

I have seen the R version.. I agree the very first impression is breathtakingly good.. the G is more like plain water.. doesn’t taste much but doesn’t taste bad either if you know what I mean 😆

I really like this reference a lot and would like to add it in the future. As for values, who knows 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️. The purple strap gives it a very cool contrast 👍

Thank you! I too am surprised how well it suit the watch. Much more playful otherwise a very sober piece. 😄

An underrated piece for sure!

Yes Thomas I will wear it more often.. 👍🏻

A Keeper for sure.

Looks great! Love that oem glossy blue strap too! 👍🏻

Terrific second picture! ;-) Enjoy.

Hi james

You wear it well! That last shot, the case is sharp and crisp!

The details are very nice...

😂 .. I read the top sub dial only.. “guesstimating” the time 😉

Love this, beautiful piece and for me it has to be on the purple, makes it really stand out (but I am partial to purple straps ). Enjoy

Thank you! Ya the purple is not my usual pick.. this one is a winner 🍻

That purple strap is killer. Is it a PP?

Thank you. It is a custom leather strap. I can’t seems to locate a purple strap from PP’s boutique hence I went aftermarket. These are top quality possibly exceed PP’s standard. 😉

Thank you. If I may, who is it?

Fantastic watch and one say I hope to own one

which one would go to make place?

No idea right now...would have to think about

A great point -- it's definitely a huge bet, as the market works in complicated (and unexpected!) ways and this is not its current direction, but indeed this reference has lots of potential...perhaps when the steel sports hype is over, if ever? ;-))