Patek Philippe

Last December , during a visit to the Patek Philippe Salon, the sales advisor suggested I should try on this platinum World Time Flyback Chronograph , ref. 5930P-001 . I know that some find the 30-minute counter at 6 o'clock too small and misplaced , even...  

But, as I wrote, the thickness bothers me more than the sub-counter, personally. And I much prefer the 5110 anyway, or even more so other pieces like the Golden Ellipse or even the 5160/500R-001.

I agree about its thickness in proportion to the case, and the chronograph counter appearing almost lost within the dial, but what an outstanding case chiselled to perfection! The movement is beautifully large and so a case under 40, with both a WT and ch... 

This watch has an undeniable appeal. Best, Emmanuel

Thanks Emmanuel for the sharing of your experience. I love the combination of worldtimer and chronograph, both are at the heart of PP. My personal preference is for the G version, as for me blue works much better here, the dail looks larger, more integrat...  

Blue is a more familiar color than green and the fact that the city ring is also blue, like the guilloché center of the dial, gives the watch a more unified and “casual” and sporty look. So I agree with you that the P is perhaps not as much in tune with t... 

Thanks for chiming in. Best, Emmanuel

Given its excellent guolliche dial with lovely green color, how does this piece compare to shaped watches ?

no doubt about it, but it’s not the kind which deeply resonates with me. Too sporty for my taste. And I find shaped watches often (but not always) particularly interesting and appealing. Best, Emmanuel

I love the 5930. I might prefer the blue or red G, but this P is very attractive as well.

which is less in tune with the sporty size and complication. But in person it's still really appealing. Best, Emmanuel