Patek Philippe ref. 5224R: 24-hour display & travel time
When Patek Philippe introduced the ref. 5224R two years ago, it made me happy because it was a rose gold model (which I personally love and which has unfortunately become less common among their releases) with a very interesting double complication - 24-h...
Great
writing as always. I agree that the 5224R hits many nice points and has a uniqueness to it that is intriguing. I just want to see it in person to see how the 42mm wears in person to see if worth considering.
I still have to try it on too, someday!
And I still wonder if the 24-hour display would do it for me on a daily basis. Best, Emmanuel
Thank you very much for your kind words.
Much appreciated. Trying to trace the lineage of this watch, with its unusual double complication, was very interesting. Best regards, Emmanuel
Hi Emmanuel, A fantastic review of 5224R with its lineage !
I saw the 5524R at the Grand Exhibition in Tokyo during 2023 and its color scheme in the metal is rich and eye 👁️ catching 💪 On the wrist, people would notice this piece !
Thank you, Gordon!
I saw this watch only behind a display window. When I was in Geneva a couple of weeks ago I didn’t ask to try it on because there were many other watches I wanted to see in the metal and because I know this 42mm would be too large for my smallish wrist. B...
Gorgeous case here indeed, quattro!
And a treat to see those wonderful dials on the pocket watches.