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Hands-on with the Munich 5270
Another watch I was able to try on during my stay in Geneva last February was the ref. 5270G-015.
It is a 2013 limited edition of 50 pieces made for the Munich KunstWerkUhr fair.
This model was the first variation to the 5270, a reference introduced in 2011 with the white gold ref. 5270G-001 show below and which doesn't feature a tachymeter scale:
The Munich edition marked the return of a tachymeter scale printed in blue, matching a blue chronograph hand.
This model was the first variation to the 5270, a reference introduced in 2011 with the white gold ref. 5270G-001 show below and which doesn't feature a tachymeter scale:
The Munich edition marked the return of a tachymeter scale printed in blue, matching a blue chronograph hand.
And, of course, the scale featured the debatable “chin”.
Note how the subdivisions of the minute/second scale (which are, incidentally, incorrect in relation to the movement's 4 Hz frequency), originally located on the outer edge, have now been integrated into the scale itself. As for the tachymeter scale, it features horizontal numbering from 600 to 140.
I really like the stepped lugs of the 5270, as well as the angular conical bezel.
And I must say that this silver dial with a blue chronograph hand and a blue scale is very appealing.
I really like the stepped lugs of the 5270, as well as the angular conical bezel.
And I must say that this silver dial with a blue chronograph hand and a blue scale is very appealing.
And the “chin” didn’t bother me at all.
I wasn't allowed to take a photo of the caliber CH 29-535 PS Q, so here's one from the OG model, ref. 5270G-001:
I could compare the Munich variant with the regular rose gold ref. 5270R-001.
Here are the three dials side by side for an easier comparison.
And here's the movement of the rose gold version.
In colored gold and with the same busier dial, I've had a much more appealing experience last year with the yellow gold version, ref. 5270J-001, which looked great, especially paired with a beige calf strap.
I wasn't allowed to take a photo of the caliber CH 29-535 PS Q, so here's one from the OG model, ref. 5270G-001:
I could compare the Munich variant with the regular rose gold ref. 5270R-001.
But, even if I usually like colored gold, I didn't like it here, maybe partly because the pairing with a black strap felt wrong: rose gold works so much better with a brown strap.
This version features a different dial with no “chin” and a busier dial featuring three scales:
This version features a different dial with no “chin” and a busier dial featuring three scales:
- Outer subdivisions of the minute/second scale.
- Tachymeter scale.
- Minute/second scale.
Here are the three dials side by side for an easier comparison.
And here's the movement of the rose gold version.
In colored gold and with the same busier dial, I've had a much more appealing experience last year with the yellow gold version, ref. 5270J-001, which looked great, especially paired with a beige calf strap.
I reviewed this experience here: Patek Philippe ref. 5270J-001
This Munich edition therefore seems to me particularly successful and very attractive for anyone looking for a white metal version.
This Munich edition therefore seems to me particularly successful and very attractive for anyone looking for a white metal version.
(However I think my very personal preference still leans towards the yellow gold version).
The fact that it is a limited edition of 50 pieces obviously increases the price significantly, but it also makes it even more special and collectible.
The fact that it is a limited edition of 50 pieces obviously increases the price significantly, but it also makes it even more special and collectible.
Thanks for reading.
Best, Emmanuel
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Hands-on with the Munich 5270
Another watch I was able to try on during my stay in Geneva last February was the ref. 5270G-015 . It is a 2013 limited edition of 50 pieces made for the Munich KunstWerkUhr fair. This model was the first variation to the 5270 , a reference introduced in ...
That Munich version certainly looks appealing.
But personally I prefer the contrast provided by the darkened hands of the original white gold version. Thanks, as always, for the pictures. Jon
I like the OG version very much too,
but I’ve never seen it in person. I imagine that the tachymeter scale and blue touches make the Munich look a tad sportier vs the OG which probably looks a little more classic and clean. But it’s just a guess. Best, Emmanuel
Beautiful, quattro.
I quite like the less-cluttered print on the top half of the dial on this Munich edition. The chin never bothered me so much...
Hi Emmanuel, the colored metals provide a warm vintage feel !
For me, the "Chin" is too much because of asseymetry :-(
I completely agree with you concerning the warm vintage feel,
but I liked the YG much better than the RG here. As for the “chin” I thought it would bother me but it didn't at all... Best, Emmanuel
1st variant is perfection by a few miles (IMO of course!).
Clean, sharp, well proportioned, in white, perfect! Definitely hard not to unsee once you see the "chin", but is, I feel, not significant enough to affect the whole package (so to speak). Great post!
I like the 1st variant very much too,
but I’ve never had the opportunity to see it in person. The chin really didn’t bother me, but I guess I could feel differently on the long term. Best, Emmanuel
Actually, this could possibly be my favourite dial of all 5270 iterations as there is less empty space on the dial compared to "my" first gen G version
But I just cannot get used to that Jay Leno chin ....
If the chin bothers you, then this dial
isn’t for you, after all and despite its qualities! I didn’t find to be a problem personally but I definitely understand that one can feel differently about it. Best, Emmanuel