Patek Philippe -

I agree, looking at their 5208R, one of the most readable grand complications to feature perpetual calendar, day/night, leap and 60 min mono pusher chronograph. It works well. Thickness on paper is 1mm thinner than my 5270 but on the wrist, somehow, the 5270 wears flatter and therefore similar. I can only put this down to the concave bezel which has a similar profile to a 3970, but with elongated lugs (which I wouldn't change because I love the scalloped, skeletonise design) perhaps throws the proportion on the wrist off, in simple terms, making it appear thick. A little thick for Patek, but as far as AC's go (thinking Nautilus which shares same base cal), its still only 11.34mm. I know this case isn't classic proportions and harmonious, but that's kind of why I like it.

I recently picked up this beauty, my second Patek Philippe after my 5270. I’ve wanted an annual calendar with this “new” as of 2010 triple aperture style layout as it’s different from anything else I’ve owned. I think the RG and olive works well. Admire t...

The latest calatravas inc the 24 Hour TT are indicating an interesting direction for modern Patek. I like classical designs and this one bridges the gap between the two perhaps.

Color combo is great...

By: mdg : September 6th, 2023-15:59

...but I've never been a fan of how the 24-hour dial is implemented. The hands cover up the numbers. Why is this even needed? It's not a world-time watch. This could be improved upon imho...

By: Oldskoo1 : September 6th, 2023-17:47

I think Patek acknowledged this with the introduction of the 5326G - simplifying the display into a day/night indicator... perhaps the way forward for the annual calendars?