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The new 5227G
Patek Philippe released a new white gold variant of its Date & Sweep Seconds Officer's-style Calatrava: ref. 5227G-015.
credit: @chrono24 - photo captured by @nachoconde
The first thing that is striking is the similarity in color and style to the platinum ref. 6196P-001:
- Same rose-gilt opaline dial.
- Same charcoal gray white gold applied faceted “obus”-style hour markers.
- Slightly different, but both charcoal gray white gold hands.
- Same shiny chocolate brown alligator strap.
Even the case size is almost identical:
- 39 x 9.24 mm for the 5227G-015
- 38 x 9.33 mm for the 6196P-001
credit: @@patek_und_goldkapseln
Personal photo
However, these references are still quite different.
- 6196P: platinum case, manual-winding no-date small seconds caliber 30-255 PS, dot minute markers with no railroad track, classic dauphine hands.
- 5227G: white gold case, self-winding sweep seconds caliber 26-330 S C with date at 3 o'clock, railroad minute track with dot markers for every five-minute interval, faceted dauphine hands.
- 6196P: flat bezel & flat satin-finished flanks
- 5227G: concave bezel & curved and scalloped lugs
And of course the caseback too.
The date disc is white instead of matching the rose-gilt opaline dial: that's my only regret (but it doesn't bother me that much, to be honest)...
This design specificity is also the main element that distinguishes this version of reference 5227 from all those that precede it, like the 5227G-010 presented on the left below:
credit: Phillips (left) & Fratello (right)
However, the newcomer shares the same self-winding movement and the same hinged caseback with its predecessors.
Finally, I don't know what you think, but I personally find this version very appealing.
So much so that I feel I like it more than the 6196P, which I wasn't convinced by during my try on experience (but of course, I'd need to see the 5227G in person to be sure).
The look on the wrist is really very nice.
credit: Fratello
And I've even found this wrist shot showing how the watch reacts to sunlight!
credit: @meaning_intime
So, how do you feel about this new 5227G?
credit: Watch Collecting Lifestyle
Do you find it interesting and even really appealing too?
Thanks for reading.
Best, Emmanuel
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The new 5227G
Patek Philippe released a new white gold variant of its Date & Sweep Seconds Officer's-style Calatrava : ref. 5227G-015 . credit: @chrono24 - photo captured by @nachoconde The first thing that is striking is the similarity in color and style to the pl...
Great comparison.
I am a big fan of the scalloped lugs. And even though it’s a minor difference the faceted dauphine hands really look great to me. Both watches are great additions to the catalogue in my opinion.
They definitely are,
but I think I might prefer the 5227 personally. I'll hold my judgement until I get to see it in real life. Best, Emmanuel
Thank you for that side by side comparison, Emmanuel.
I definitely prefer the crisp, more pure, date-less look of the 6196P !
I wanted to love it too,
but for whatever reason it didn't sing to me when I tried it on... 🤷🏽♂️ Best, Emmanuel
I have tried both in person
And whilst I was underwhelmed last year with the small seconds I really love the 5227 on my wrist. The proportions due to the lugs work much better for me and the dial looks so much better in its layout than with the small seconds. Actually this is crazy ...
This is very interesting because I think I would feel exactly the same way.
I do based on photos. I just have to manage to see the 5227 in person now... Best, Emmanuel
I really wanted to see this one on my watch outing last week...
...but they didn't have many of the new watches in yet. Good size and thinness with date. 38 would be better imho but no big deal. Same sentiment about the date. I do prefer the sharp dauphine hands. But overall a very compelling watch...
Yes, 38 mm would be even better and with a matching date disc.
Apart from that, this watch looks really very nice. Best, Emmanuel
Big fan of this release
Overall no date and center seconds would be king. Secondly would be dial matched date wheel. The case shape and railroad make it really charming.
I completely agree with you.
Even with these "to be/could be improved" elements, it is a very appealing release. Best, Emmanuel
I'm a huge fan of the 5227.
And I find this version absolutely desirable. I couldn't say which I prefer, this one or my 5227g-001. 🤔 ...
To used the old cliche, similar yet so different!
Calatrava perfection! Each with their majestic charm! While the 5227G is (for me at least) the more rugged and practical younger brother, the 6196P remains my favourite. Not because of the metal, but the simplicity to which heightens its romanticism.
I definitely understand your preference.
I’ll hold my judgement until I get to see the 5227… Best, Emmanuel
I prefer the 5227 compared to the 6196
I didn’t like the previous 5227s.. but for the salmon version, they make the bezel abit thicker.. I think it did wonders to the look.. The issue it I find the hands and markers to be really black.. it was quite jarring when I tried it..
Thank you for the detailed comparison, Emmanuel.
I also find it very appealing. If it were platinum, then I will probably pick it immediately 😅 Still a very handsome reference, particularly with the concave bezel and hidden hinged case back! Cheers, Henry
I’m you find it appealing too.
Platinum would be great even if weighty with the solid caseback. Best, Emmanuel
Excellent photographic comparative essay
The 5227 always felt "empty" at 12 with only one baton and the dauphine hands were too wide at the base. They have fixed both problems. Very appealing now to claim the classic Calatrava automatic mantle for this generation. I'm glad they didn't alter the ...
I completely agree with you,
including concerning the legibility of the date (I would just prefer color harmony to legibility). Best, Emmanuel
Great post and comparison! Like you I wanted to love the 6196P, but in person it fell flat. I found it to be a little dull. For me it needed something more
Eg Breguet numerals - something. On the other hand, in person, the 5227G did not disappoint. More interesting case and dial. Beautiful watch. Very appealing.
Thank you for sharing your hands-on impressions!
I'm really glad to learn that the 5227G did not disappoint. I'm looking forward to being able to try it on someday. Best, Emmanuel
Both are great Emmanuel ! Of If I am forced to choose, it would be the one with
no date because the dial is cleaner 😉
I completely understand this choice.
The only thing for me is that, even though I wanted to love the 6196, it didn't really appeal to me in real life. So, I'll be curious to try on the 5227 when I can. Best, Emmanuel