Patek Philippe

I recently picked up this beauty, my second Patek Philippe after my 5270. I’ve wanted an annual calendar with this “new” as of 2010 triple aperture style layout as it’s different from anything else I’ve owned. I think the RG and olive works well. Admire t...  

The latest calatravas inc the 24 Hour TT are indicating an interesting direction for modern Patek. I like classical designs and this one bridges the gap between the two perhaps.

...but I've never been a fan of how the 24-hour dial is implemented. The hands cover up the numbers. Why is this even needed? It's not a world-time watch. This could be improved upon imho...

I think Patek acknowledged this with the introduction of the 5326G - simplifying the display into a day/night indicator... perhaps the way forward for the annual calendars?

IMO apertures make the dial cleaner. How do you find the thickness ?

I agree, looking at their 5208R, one of the most readable grand complications to feature perpetual calendar, day/night, leap and 60 min mono pusher chronograph. It works well. Thickness on paper is 1mm thinner than my 5270 but on the wrist, somehow, the 5... 

Thank you sir.

I think you picked the best version. I see this watch as a good daily beater as in rg you can nicely dress it down and make it even a cool looking piece, not only a classic looking piece.