Patek Philippe Watch Comparison Discussion

Evan1 · 2021-06-19T22:05:36Z

Choosing between Patek Philippe Ref. 5172G Chronograph and Ref. 5320G Perpetual Calendar? Explore collector insights on movements, dials, and wearability.

In a classic WatchProSite dilemma, Evan1 presents a choice between two highly coveted Patek Philippe references: the Ref. 5172G Chronograph and the Ref. 5320G Perpetual Calendar. This article distills the community's expert opinions, offering invaluable insights for collectors navigating similar decisions. Evan1's original post, featuring striking images of both timepieces, sparked a lively discussion among seasoned enthusiasts.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Patek Philippe Ref. 5172G, with its hand-winding caliber, is generally considered a higher-tier movement compared to the automatic caliber found in the Ref. 5320G.
The dial of the Ref. 5320G Perpetual Calendar, while featuring a magical and timeless complication, can appear 'washed out' to some collectors, making the Ref. 5172G's color combination more appealing.
The choice between the Ref. 5172G and Ref. 5320G often hinges on which complication best complements an existing collection or fulfills a desired function, such as a mechanical chronograph or a perpetual calendar.
The Ref. 5320G is notable for being a rare Patek Philippe perpetual calendar that includes a seconds hand, a feature not commonly found in other perpetual calendar references.
Some collectors prefer the more refined pusher design of earlier Patek Philippe chronographs like the Ref. 5070 and Ref. 5170 over the less sophisticated pushers of the Ref. 5172G.
The Ref. 5320G is often considered a more versatile and practical daily wear Patek Philippe, capable of dressing up or down, while the Ref. 5172G's movement holds a stronger appeal for pure horological enthusiasts.

The Discussion

Jace

Jun 19, 2021

IMHO The Chrono ticks so many boxes. I have seen the other and I find its dial is quite washed out when I first saw it I thought it would be great but left me uninspired. I think it is not very popular either as I have seen it in several dealers windows… The 5172G though it’s pretty hard to go wrong with especially in that color combination

Clueless_Collector

Jun 19, 2021

Take both and next Nautilus will come to pay for one of them for itself, congrats in advance 😅😜 Jokes aside, if it’s me, I go by function that I don’t have, eg Perpetual calendar, but I will need to compare it with other models. If I need a mechanical Chrono, then this 5172G will be a nice choice.

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Jun 19, 2021

But owning both of these model would be heaven!

MPP

Jun 19, 2021

While the 5320 is a great watch, it isn’t my favorite Patek QP, so I personally would pick the 5172.

vitalsigns

Jun 20, 2021

The perpetual is nice too, and probably a great daily Patek that can dress up or down; but the pull of the 5172 movement is too strong for me. What a nice choice to have. Cheers, John

BigAppleBill

Jun 20, 2021

Various positive factors, but the one I personally like best is that the 5320 is a rare Patek perpetual with a seconds hand. Also I prefer the more refined pushers of the 5070 and 5170 rather than the less sophisticated pushers of the 5172.

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