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Another hands-on experience with the ref. 5160/500R-001
Yesterday, Thomas shared with us how impressed he has been by this Rare Handcrafts Retrograde Perpetual Calendar.
First, the fit on the wrist of the 38 mm Officer-style case is perfect.
Yes, the watch is 11.81 mm thick, but it is below 12 mm and, as it features a hinged Hunter-style caseback I personally don't mind.
Of course, with its hand-engraved case and dial, this is an extravagant watch.
But it is extraordinarily appealing because everything is so refined and well balanced.
Of course, because it is so ornate, few of us could imagine wearing it on a daily basis.
Not even me, who likes dress watches.
But everything is so well done on this dial: the applied and printed numerals, the pear hands, the layout of the retrograde PC and, of course, the central engraving.
The caseback is even more extravagant, but always in a beautiful way.
The only thing which is less appealing or more ordinary (at least to me) is the central rotor automatic caliber 26-330 S QR.
So, in conclusion, I would say that considering acquiring such a watch for a significant event like a 60th birthday makes a lot of sense...
Thanks for reading.
Best, Emmanuel
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Another hands-on experience with the ref. 5160/500R-001
Yesterday, Thomas shared with us how impressed he has been by this Rare Handcrafts Retrograde Perpetual Calendar . Having also had the opportunity to try it on during my last visit to the Patek Philippe Salon last December, here are my impressions , which...
A work of art!
Its unique lavish beauty may narrowly tailor its wear (depending on the person and their lifestyle of course!), its beauty remains monumental! Something that deserves a display case at home when not in use! 😆 Thank you for sharing these sumptuous shots! ...
My pleasure! It's not only an impressive piece,
it's also more subtle than one could think based on photos and it's really appealing in person. As always, the real life experience is even better than what photos can show. Best, Emmanuel
My pleasure, Tony.
In person, this watch even more appealing than on photos because it appears less extravagant: it's more a subtly ornate and quite gorgeous 38 mm watch. Best, Emmanuel
beautiful Emmanuel, special watch for special days.
As you implied It would have been irresistible with manual wound movement, even with this movement it is irresistible.
Hi Emmanuel, the baroque style is quite interesting ! For me, the dial is
too busy. To each his own.
Hi Emmanuel, the baroque style is quite interesting ! For me, the dial is
too busy. To each his own.
This is obviously a debatable timepiece.
I fully understand that it’s not to everyone’s taste. But it’s quite impressive in person. Best, Emmanuel
For me this watch is a true piece of art.
I think if it has a manual movement it would be even more beautiful but i can live with a automatic if necessary 😉 . Oeff what a beauty
In person, it's even better than on photos.
Manual winding is rarely used for perpetual calendars, and for good reason, of course (some liking to use a winder). However, the movement or rotor could be a bit more visually appealing. That said, this watch is stunning.
Dear Emanuel, this is a truly great review!
Thank you very much for your thoughts. They are very valuable for me in my personal decision process. You know that I only discovered this watch recently. But ever since, I have been very “pregnant” with it. It is, as you kindly mentioned, actually my fir...
Dear Thomas, thank you so much for your kind words.
My only reservation regarding the 26-330 S QR movement is aesthetic, not technical. When everything is so beautiful in a watch (the dial, the case), one expects to find a beautiful rotor (I mean beautifully decorated), but instead, Patek has retained the ...
Dear Emmanuel,
wow! Thank you so much for these additional informations. Love it. I didn’t know the High Time article. You might think I'm crazy, but if this really is going to be my anniversary watch, then I could imagine having the rotor replaced or even custom-made. ...
Your good friend seems to have quite a collection!
I assume he must have some general idea of how much a different rotor (if Patek agrees to do such a thing) would cost. I personally have absolutely no idea. Of course, it would be a wonderful way to “elevate” this watch even further. But one could probabl...