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Thanks Nicolas, I wish it can indeed give a second view on them after the pre-summer impressions :)
I think I feel the same as you do about the 5131P, it helps not being disappointed about not being awarded one :p
Btw, I think that any of the 5131 is nice. The Pt of course has something that many will like better but considering the enamel work, they are all on the same level imho, when talking about craftmanship and how it looks like.
I know you'll make the right choice concerning the 5960s as you will see them all. From what I feel from your previous posts, I would say the 5960/1A white dial is the one for you, except maybe the new G that is not as "sporty-racing-old school" on a leather strap but that has a nice different casual-cool feeling.
You'll tell us when you see them!
Thanks again for your nice words about the report 
Best, Mark
[Baselworld 2017] A few pictures and my feedback from the press presentation in Paris
Hi everyone, Finally, I could handle most of the novelties that were presented during Baselworld 2017 and make a first feedback to start with. It was already ready but with work and holidays I waited until now to post it. As far as I’m concerned, I must s...
Thanks for this review, Mark. You certainly made the day of many people here.
Many were waiting for the 5131P and some real pictures. On leather strap I would have been very sad to not be able to get one... Now my targets are more the 5960s... The WG Blue dial is cool, the steel black too. Have to see these two in the real. Still, ...
Thanks Nicolas, I wish it can indeed give a second view on them after the pre-summer impressions :)
I think I feel the same as you do about the 5131P, it helps not being disappointed about not being awarded one :p Btw, I think that any of the 5131 is nice. The Pt of course has something that many will like better but considering the enamel work, they ar...
Great review mark thanks
Do you think the 5131 would be better without the integrated bracelet? Julian
My pleasure!
Well, this is a tough question Julian as I still have the 5960/1A white dial pictures I made when I tried it one or two years ago (here below). I'm still not a fan of the bracelet style and design but I found that, with the right attire, it can look nice ...
Hi Mark, thanks for the review ! Your report gave helpful insights to the new pieces!
Out of all the ones you tried, which was your favorite one ? Cheers, Gordon
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well Gordon, as always, the presentation of new models, versions etc... is always bringing a change. Sometimes we like the watches right away and sometimes it requires a little more time. And it is not because it takes more time that it means it is not th...
It is a pleasure to discuss about them with you all
and I also appreciate when someone shares his experience about a watch I couldn't try myself in order to help me make my opinion. I'm glad you enjoyed it and found some useful elements about these novelties. Thanks a lot for your very nice words and have ...
Yes, it was very nice to be able to try those watches :)
I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your nice comment! Best, Mark
Thanks Mark for the Photos and report!
Always insightful and a pleasure to read. All the best H.
It seems that the lighting wasn't ideal but at least we can talk about them :)
Thanks a lot for your nice comments H, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Best, Mark
Thanks Mark....
I will concur with you in that once you actually see specific references, a totally different feeling emerges. I have seen the 5131P on image quite a few times, but nothing prepares for seeing it in the flesh. It has a vibrancy and appeal which is extraor...
I agree
We have the same approach there and at least seeing many of these watches in the metal brings something more than what the official pictures might communicate. You're having a few to enjoy on your side and this is great. Thanks a lot for your feedback Joe...
Lovely summary and very interesting to read your thoughts on these releases
2017 was a great year for new releases for PP I have to admit. If I had to pinpoint to one thing I wish they had done differently it is perhaps a little less blue. I realize blue is the fashion of the moment, I do realize it is an easy color to absorb for...
Interesting reading
After a few months, it is interesting to come back to your thoughts and I think I'm very close to your position. Except for the blue :p In fact, I see what you mean and as this is a color that is coming back since recently (there was the 5070P but it was ...
Thanks for the report Mark. I particularly love the 5131p and 5170p.
But also the other watches are very nice. Seeing all the new watches together again makes me realise this was a very good Basel for Patek. Much better than I had initially thought.
Indeed, there are a few that might be nice to wear :)
After a few months, it is nice to see people's feeling about the novelties and it is quite interesting too in order to see if Patek makes good choices, at least for us here :p The 5131P and 5170P are definitely bringing something very nice in the brand's ...
I'm glad you liked it :)
Yes, those two have a lot of success indeed. Now it is time to have a try as soon as they are available at ADs. I'll go back at the Salon to see them too when I can. Thanks Fram! Best, Mark
Thanks Mark for the review.
Great as always,I think the 5650G is the best from last Basel as I was late to the party,What I heard was that the allocations were all time I have to be faster. Best, Ahmed
I think that many members who expressed their opinion here about Basel agree on some successful references
The 5650G is one of them for sure and is something I would have loved to get as well, as an everyday wearer. The difficulty to get one from an AD (thus normal price, I don't talk about the grey market due to flippers) shows that this limited edition is re...
Not being to get one.
Doesn't make it bad That what some people should stop doing Best, Ahmed
Patek
Thanks for the insightful write up Mark. Love the 5650g but hitting brick walls where ever I try to get one . Iqbal
Yes, this is another tough one to get
I tried also but at least seeing it here on the forum from time to time is nice too. Year after year, we find watches that we really would like to have, thus I know that there will certainly be more to come in the future Thanks for you kind comments! Best...
Very thorough, Mark.
Good job. Let me add that this old man has grown to love the 5320. My first impression was of an over-complicated, over-priced Pilot Watch. But having seen many, many pictures, and then seeing it live in NYC I find it to be a very, very attractive Perpetu...
The 5320 is quite an interesting piece in the sense that it is bringing a totally new design
if considering colors, style and case design. Hence, it fills a gap for many while being too new for others, thus needing a period of adaptation. That's intereting to have your feedback after a few months and especially since you saw it in the metal. The ...
Thanks for your report, Mark.
5131P really gives me sleepless nights. It's absolutely breathtaking. I used to dislike this bracelet but on 5131P it really looks awesome. Without the bracelet, the watch would loose a lot of its special appearance and presence. Best, Volker
This 5131P piece seems to appeal very much to many
and the bracelet brings the model in a new era where its coherence is something very special in the 5131 line. We see those watches quite often here but they are very unique and a rare kind of craftmanship in traditional watchmaking. Thanks Volker Best, M...
very nice, but!?
Thank you Mark! Great! But why are you wearing gloves in every picture?!
It was the Patek presentation in Paris!
Last year they provided white gloves while this year they were brown (they help not putting finger prints everywhere and cleaning quickly the watches that were touched by other people attending). I must say that the brown ones change the size and the look...
Thank You Mark, I have
tried the 5960 since I want to add a chrono to my humble sporty Patek collection ( 5712 /5167) I prefer the Cream over the black dial because the black is More classic and the red hand a bit too glossy But not found of the bracelet So I tried the G versio...
We feel the same about this 5960G
and I think that many here who could see them feel also quite attracted by this novelty. The dial looks indeed identical to the 5524's and this is something I appreciate as I liked the grainy texture and blue tone. It has all the shine of a nice watch, wi...