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Patek New model 2019 - Introduction and review Patek 5726/1A - Baselworld - well done... some initial personal thoughts...
Mar 19, 2019,12:37 PM
I just reviewed the new releases for this year from Patek and must admit they did not disappoint this year. So many interesting and wonderful releases.... here are some of my favorites even though I like them all...
5520P / out of my budget range but super cool. Perhaps I would have wished to own this in steel 40mm as platinum 42.2mm is likely somewhat top heavy for my arms... but the complication and the execution looks superb to me. Very much look forward to handling one of these one day. Curious to hear what the alarm sounds like and feels like on the wrist...
5078G / again our of my budget range most definitely but what a dial. Looks like pure magic to my eyes. A dream piece.
5212A / a piece I can not wait to handle. Looks very intriguing. An interesting release, somewhat unexpected. I have long been a fan of the 6000G and 6006G and from an aesthetic perspective at first glance think I prefer those, however the complication on this new release is quite an interesting one I must admit... I had hoped for a simple three handed steel Calatrava with a new movement but believe we will be seeing something like that in the not too distant future.
5235R / been discussed here in some threads but it is a top elegant piece. Very classy looking and quite an interesting take on the regulateur, so different from the 5235G in this configuration. The movement is just superb. Will we see a regulateur with a jumping hour indicator in the coming years? That would be a compelling piece for me (as well I should add)...
5172G / perhaps my eyes need to get used to this one. I am a big fan of both the 5070 and 5170 series as they seem to hold so much Patek DNA. This one however makes me at first look think of a certain German manufacturer. Again, I would have to see it in the metal to form a more thorough opinion but initial impression is this one is playing it a little safe and a little far away from the manufacturers DNA.
5905R / another superb iteration of a superb reference. This dial looks just perfect. Perhaps I would have liked to see both three date windows framed, but this likely is a piece that will be quite popular. Tough pick between this and 5235R among the new releases I would think but I would likely go 5235 as it would be a better complement in my little box.
5231J / what can I say, it is gorgeous. However there is a part of me that wished they did something else with the dials for this reference. These maps are quite special but in my mind belong on the 5131 series... but perhaps I am old... or old fashioned. A fresh interpretation would have been better in my opinion, but I can not deny this is a beautiful piece nevertheless.
5168G / super cool. Naturally steel in the 5167 case would have been a better piece in my opinion, but I know that was already done on special order in the past so not going to happen. I do very much like this green however and really look forward to seeing it in the metal. I have seen the blue 5168G in the past and at the time thought it wore a bit large on my wrist for being such a thin piece. However with a matte green dial perhaps that impression changes for the better...
5726/1A / this one is quite spectacular. I realize I am not the only person to think this and considering the Nautilus frenzy going on in the world it will not be an easy piece to purchase. But this is a super elegant piece in my opinion. The blue looks a little darker and more sober than on other Nautilus dials and the whole package just looks perfect. Keeps the DNA intact. I have for a while wished to see a white dial 5990/1A but this would do as an alternative
To summarize my initial impressions, I like them all. Yes I left out the 6300G and the ladies pieces, but those I leave for another day... To pick favorites is impossible I suppose as it really comes down to ones collection and needs and budget. But there is not a piece here I would not feel happy to wear. Given my lifestyle and wearing habits the bottom two would fit the most probably, which will make my wallet happy as they are likely the hardest to acquire given the current madness around sportier references. What are your thoughts or impressions?
Patek 5520P
Patek 5078G
Patek 5212A
Patek 5235R
Patek 5172G
Patek 5905R
Patek 5231J
Patek 5168G
Patek 5726/1A