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WT Revisited
No, simply no. The hands dont work for me. The centre of the dial lacks the 5110's finesse and the 5130's clarity. It reminds me of a reptile or turtle. The font of the city names - unneccessarily playful, the old sand serif was much more in line with the humourless PP CI of the 1980ies. The case is too edgy and lacks the 5110+5130's pebble-washed-by-the-sea roundness.
No, thanks. Actually, that is what I would say to 90% of PP's range. 5196, 5110, 5130, 5396 (facelift), 3940/5140. Maybe 5146. If an officers watch, 3960. Everyting else is too small, too big, too playful, too nervous, too complicated for the sake of being complicated. Besides 5396/5130, "my" favourite PPs can actually bought for Rolex money.
Hands on review of the Patek Philippe 5230
The world timer watch is one of the Patek Philippe specialties. While it was absent from the catalog for several decades until its come-back with the 5110, it has always contributed to the reputation of the Manufacture. It must be said that there is an un...
Great watch....and a great review:)
I have seen it last March In BaselI,While I still don\'t own a world time from Patek,I think When they start making the platinum version,I will add my name to the list,Unless I had the chance to get the 5131,That would be my dream world timer. Best, Ahmed...
Same here....
But I have faith it\'s going to be the best looking of them all,( Although I am still having nautilus anniversary trauma ) ). I like the platinum versions of the 5110 and 5130 the most.....Hmm,Do you think a shade of dark blue? Best, Ahmed
Are you sure the 5130 is 39 mm? I thought it was 39, 5 mm.
Never mind, the dial was not re thought for such a size increase which is for me the biggest issue of the 5130. With the 5230 things are going in the good direction, in my opinion. I still have to see it in the flesh, but from the pictures, I have the fee...
39,5mm new, 39mm after several polishing ah ah!
The watch does look more balanced than the 5130, yes. But I would like to know the actual size of the dial including the ring to compare it with the 5130 one. Not sure that there is a big difference since the 5230 bezel is thin. Thanks! Fx
merci Francois....
wonderful review with all details. personally i kinda like the crown guard @ case similar to 5110. is there anything i don't like about the watch - yes of course the price ;-) but probably it is just only for me ! Best, mahesh.,
Congrats with your new complication
Nice review. Thanks. Especially the center of the dial really works for me on the 5230. I think the grey face also gives it a more casual appearance than its predecessors. I miss the protected crown a little bit though on this reference.
Wonderful review...
Thanks Fx !!! I definitely look forward to seing this one in metal as it looks great from your (always perfect) photos.
Thanks a lot for your nice words.
Pictures are not easy to take in the Baselworld rush! Fx
Lovely review!
Thank you and it complements Mark's review on this model. Just one small point which might be deemed irrelevant but the 5130 is 39.5mm (instead of 39mm as stated in your review). I personally think that the enameled pieces and the 5575G apart, the 5230 is...
Yes Sham. The diameter is only one parameter which influences the feeling of size.
And this watch gives another proof. Fx
Good write up comparing the 3 world times.
I agree Patek is the authority and pace setter in the world time complication. There world time watches are the best. And the cal240 a masterpiece. Cheers. Geross.
It is sure that the cal 240 contributes a lot to its charm.
I can't imagine this type of watch with a 324...
No question, this is a beautiful World Time variant......
It has so much going for it...... Good review
Fantastic review!!
5230 is one of the best release during Basel 2016 IMO. absolutely agree with all your thoughts regarding this new reference, especially " it brings together the strengths of the 5110 and 5130 ... while generating its own identity". couldn't agree with you...
Thanks Fr Xavier for such a detailed review! IMO 5230 is great and can be improved by adopting the ...
scissors hands because they represent the vintage WT watches. The lack of a crown guard makes it more contemporary. Overall, another winner by Patek ! Cheers, Gordon
Your comment about the lack of crown guard is right. This is the paradox of the case...
The lugs are "very vintage" and the lack of crown guard makes it more contemporary! Thanks!
A great Patek WT imho
Theysucceeded in keeping it classical and traditional but with a very nice touch of modernism. The fonts, the guilloché, the gorgeous hands are very appealing as well in the metal. I have prepared my review for this reference and will post it a little lat...
Great write up on a great new watch.
Many thanks for your insight. I believe the actual watches have a different city ring again to your pictures? Sydney has been moved and Brisbane no longer features amongst other small changes.
Correct, they thought that one city in Australia was enough!
Noumea is back! It is interesting to see that these change occured at the last moment, the pictured watch was presented at Basel. Thanks for your eagle eyes! Fx
Let's gaze into my crystal ball...
But yes it could be possible in the future. Please not I'm not Thierry Stern! Fx
I have asked for another watch the possibilities to order it with bracelet.
It was possible. Best, Kari
WT Revisited
No, simply no. The hands dont work for me. The centre of the dial lacks the 5110's finesse and the 5130's clarity. It reminds me of a reptile or turtle. The font of the city names - unneccessarily playful, the old sand serif was much more in line with the...
Does nothing for me
i saw it at Baselworld and ignored it, ordering the 5930. I got to wear it in May with the all the Baselworld pieces and when looking back at pictures of all the watches I tried on that night....there wasn't one 5230. I was hosted at the Geneva Salon and ...