Patek Philippe

What a watch! The reference 5370P-001 was introduced in Basel World 2015 and was quickly labelled as the "first pure split seconds chronograph with in-house movement made by Patek" Much has been written about the model but to let some steam out of my excitement, I am obliged to make a short post here

Here are some frontal views (hastily taken smart phone shots):

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A notable feature is that the dial is made of black grand feu enamel (more difficult to make than white enamel) - note the attestation by the French word "EMAIL" (standing for enamel) beneath 6 o'clock. The overall aesthetic design is rather pleasing - critics find the watch very traditional in appearance , yet well-proportioned, functional and well executed. The feuille, or leaf-shaped hands are made of solid white gold with superluminova coating. The chrono hands, on the hand (if you will excuse the pun), are crafted out of "rhodiumed steel", and the lighter metal facilitates quick and precise movement of the hand around the dial.The applied Breguet numerals are made in white gold, as commonly found in limited editions introduced by the brand. The platinum case (41 mm) is unusually large for Patek timepieces, and adopts recessed flanks with brushed and mirror like finishes.

The most attractive part of the watch is the magnificent CHR-535PS movement. (CHR stands for chronographe rattrapante and PS for petit seconde). It is the same base movement shared by the more humble reference 5170 introduced in 2012 and has around 60 hours of power reserve.

The movement features an unusual 2 column-wheel mechanisms.

The 5370P is often compared against the reference 5204 (perpetual calendar split seconds chronograph) and the 5959 or 5950. I will leave it to your judgment as to which reference sings to you more....

Regards,

Sam

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