Mark in Paris[Purist]
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Hope you'll be able to play with one Bob
and please share your experience then!
Cheers, mark
Personally....
By: watchme : August 10th, 2015-10:20
I prefer, mechanically, the JLC Autotractor in the "Hometime." JLC didn't do a Pilot version of the Compressor, but easily could have. I don't think the 5524 is "brilliant," but like the Aquanaut, I think many a man's initial "revolt" will soften over tim...
IMHO
By: Ed Watches : August 8th, 2015-08:58
It looks well executed in terms of finishing and movement, which is the least one would expect of a PP watch. For my taste, though, the design is a disaster, owing much to the sword hands and pushers. If I were out there for the complications this watch h...
So would I
By: Mark in Paris : August 8th, 2015-13:25
because I'm a great Nautilus fan. Concerning the pushers and hands thing, it is something that will certainly disturb collectors who are used to wearing Pateks. But I think we can nearly say, more or less, that they "had to be" designed that way. Thanks f...
So would I...
By: TheMadDruid : August 9th, 2015-17:14
and so I did. As for the Pilot, I didn't like it when it was first introduced and I still do not. The pushers are not only large (excusable) but impractical since they need to be unscrewed to be used. White Gold instead of steel belies the "Pilot" or "too...
Funny you say that
By: Mark in Paris : August 8th, 2015-13:29
as I like this one too and the 7th a little bit more. Of course, in general, the "live" experience is compeltly different from pictures and I'm sure you would like it more it you could try it on. As I told Ed, I think the pushers are quite the ones which ...
mixed feelings
By: cuibono : August 8th, 2015-10:27
although at first look, i liked this watch, it reminds me a bit of a blancpain leman, and i think the latter is better executed. i'm not commenting on quality of finish here, just the spirit/style. something ineffable. on the good side, this patek has gre...
I totally agree
By: Mark in Paris : August 8th, 2015-13:44
and I think you summarized the whole thing perfectly Patrick. Certainly better on the wrist and if it doesn't "match" then there are plenty of references beside this model. But this is not a mistake to me either. Thank you for your interesting view on the...
Something different
By: Mark in Paris : August 8th, 2015-13:49
The pushers seems indeed to be something which bothers many of you here. On the other hand, people usually like the grainy dial look :) I'm also curious to see what people will think about it in 10 years from now. Thanks for chimming in about the 5524 and...
Well born
By: Mark in Paris : August 9th, 2015-06:27
I agree Geross, this size makes it much more wearable to most of the people who are interested by pilot watches. We share the same approach about the watch, it is special and corresponds to a specific use/taste. Thanks for sharing your opinion Geross. Che...
My pleasure Mike!
By: Mark in Paris : August 9th, 2015-06:43
You feeling is shared by many of the replies I can read. This is certainly a watch that will be appealing to a very particular target for sure. We'll see maybe in the near future how the potential clients (which part of the world, age etc...) will move on...
Great review Mark, thank you!
By: GT3 : August 8th, 2015-17:21
When I first saw the 5524G I was shocked and thought it was a big miss. Recently I had the pleasure to see it in real life and I actually quite like it. The size is just perfect IMHO. Usually I really don't like the Pilot watches because the are simply to...
You're welcome H!
By: Mark in Paris : August 9th, 2015-14:43
The first "cold" impression is something many have shared here too. And the experience to see it in the metal, also improved our opinion (at least for some of us). The kind of Patek people are not looking for at first, but will come maybe to think about a...
should have been in steel
By: Bruno.M1 : August 9th, 2015-00:41
I have to confess, the first pictures I got before it was announced at Basel this year I thought it was a joke. This was NOT a Patek. A few days later when it was indeed showed at Basel I still was confused. But that changed. Didn't take too long before I...
Well Kamy,
By: Mark in Paris : August 11th, 2015-03:35
I'm not sure it is a watch "made for" pilots but more a real sporty (for casual wearing) Patek inspired by pilot watches. It won't pelase to the majority, at least for now. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Cheers, Mark
Agreed. 100%.
By: TheMadDruid : August 14th, 2015-06:05
I do think Patek is becoming more concerned with making money these days, and this will come back to haunt it. The brand is still worthy of praise; and it still makes many marvelous watches. But the numbers of watches it makes today has to lead to downgra...
I love it...
By: Fricks : August 15th, 2015-09:18
... Even if at 1st sight i was disturbed by the 2 pushers at "9". Reminds me of the pushers of JLC... Felt it would look nicer without them. But overall its a nice watch. Finishing is great and well above any pilot watch. I think its a wrong debate about,...
at first glance....
By: keks : September 17th, 2015-03:39
my reaction was shocking as I recall seeing it stick out like a sore thumb among the new offerings when announced. however I have to admit that looking at it from a distance I do not mind the look and spirit of the piece. But looking at it closer there ar...