Reference Guide
quattro's meticulous compilation of Patek Philippe Ref. 5396 variants serves as an invaluable resource for collectors and enthusiasts. This comprehensive guide, featuring detailed images and reference numbers, highlights the subtle yet significant distinctions across the Annual Calendar with Moon Phases models. His work provides a crucial foundation for understanding the evolution and nuances of this beloved Patek Philippe reference.
Patek Philippe Reference 5396
The Reference 5396 represents Patek Philippe's annual calendar offering within the Annual Calendar with Moon Phase series. This 38.5mm reference provides the annual calendar complication combined with moon phase indication, positioning it as a complex calendar watch that requires manual correction only once per year in February.
The watch features an 18k white gold case measuring 38.5mm in diameter with a smooth bezel and sapphire crystal. The automatic Caliber 324 S IRM QA LU provides 45 hours of power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 30 meters, and the watch is fitted with a leather strap.
In production since 2006, the Reference 5396 appeals to collectors seeking Patek Philippe's annual calendar complication in white gold. The 38.5mm case size offers contemporary wearability while the moon phase adds visual interest to the calendar display. This reference serves collectors prioritizing complicated timepieces with practical daily calendar functions.
May pick one or two as least favorite seeming a little busy but even that is hard. Great review This one is wonderful. Thank you
couldn't say why exactly, but I would say that it feels too 'technical' to me, if that makes sense (I feel the same way with sector dial from other brands). Just my feeling of course. Thanks for the kind words! Best, Emmanuel
This is a watch I love so much for its case shape and dial design which I feel it somehow follows the spirit of the revered ref. 3448 (which of course is a Perpetual calender) a timepiece I admire so much but regret to say that it is economicaly absolutely out of my reach. The 5396 had been haunting my soul for years till a unique opportunity was given to me just in the last day of 2019 to buy one brand new at the only local Patek AD which was definitively closing their shop on that day. The 539
I can imagine that making a choice between the opaline dial and the grey/Breguet one has required some thought, and I think I would probably have made the same choice as you (because less is more and the simpler the better). It's great that you keep cherishing and enjoying this watch, which has such a nice case profile and some iconic dauphine hands on a very well laid out dial. And your colourful straps give it a very refreshing and dynamic look! Thanks again. Best regards, Emmanuel
It is my pleasure to share with you and our friends my thoughts and shots on this watch. Glad to know that you think a similar way than me on the tough decision I was confronted to make about the two dials I was offered. I send you my best cordial regards, Abel
and enjoy your lovely 5396G! Best, Emmanuel
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