GLau
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Thanks Patekova for such a great reply informing us of the
Patek DNA in this piece ! Great that you share your knowledge and passion with us ! 
A pic of my 5396G-014…
I love the Breguet numerals and sunburst dial. To me, this watch is a diversion from Patek’s traditional DNA. ...
TO me, it's totally on Patek's DNA...
The 5396 was inspired by the old perpetual calendars such as the 3450 and 3448.
A well designed and functional timepiece you have !
The Annual Calendar function was invented by Patek and therefore in this respect the watch has the brand’s DNA. The updating of the reference to using Brequet numerals instead of stick hour markets gave the dial a new feel 👍
Congratulations on owning the beautiful 5396 with the relatively rare and exceptional Breguet dial! As far as Patek DNA, I think 5396 is dripping with
It going all the way back to the 1950s 2497 and 2438. Like the 5396, the 2497/2438 have a traditional case style and sweep seconds and day/month windows at 12. 3448/3450 continue the day/month windows at 12, but the case style is very different and one mi...
Thanks Patekova for such a great reply informing us of the
Patek DNA in this piece ! Great that you share your knowledge and passion with us !
I stand corrected…
Thank you for the Patek history lesson and picture. I did not know this piece had historical precedent.
My pleasure. I will go on step further. If I could have only one Patek and didn’t want to go crazy price wise, my choice would be 5396G!
And a large part of the reason is its classical style blended with an exceptionally beautiful element of modernism.