Yes, agreed, the Swiss flag, although historically "neutral" is an inherently non-neutral design :)

Patek Phillipe 5316P 2023 Version.

By: amanico : April 15th, 2023-16:39

The only Patek which caught my interest, this year, with its darkened transparent dial. Minute repeater, Retrograde Perpetual Calendar, and Tourbillon on the Back. These are the ingredients. The sublime back, with its Cal R TO 27 PS QR. The proportions ar...

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Patek Phillipe 5316P 2023 Version.

This PP is so spectacular.

I would love to see something more " neutral ", such as a or several continents, or a starry sky, for the 5531.

Yes, agreed, the Swiss flag, although historically "neutral" is an inherently non-neutral design :)

Hehehe!!! Yes! Well said!

Thanks

Thanks John and in perfect agreement when it comes to the in-catalog releases -- the 5531G is indeed another absolute marvel! ;-)

"In-catalog releases..."

Yep, perhaps unsurprisingly I'd definitely add some Rare Handcrafts to my favorite Patek releases this year (e.g., the 5189G automotive themes plus at least one of the pocket watches), but no doubt the 5531 and 5316 are at the *very* top! ;-) Cheers.

I figured :)

👍😁

Very cool modern looking patek

I see, and I agree, not as strongly as you, but I would have preferred without eating the retrograde calendar.

Could the leap year indicator be moved to the back of the watch ?

True, true!

Good point

+1

Spactacular

Thanks for looking, my friend.

Very nice for sure,

Most probably!

💸😂

;)

Impressive

That's the problem with this kind of watches.

🤩 wow ! This piece is an

Why not...

You have also posted the movement and profile pics from the 5373 P?

+1! ;-)

Yep.

🙏😉

Correct. I edited.

It would be nice if Patek could figure out how to not obscure the 15 and 17...

Totally agree. It would be much better.

Many thanks for sharing this gem Nico, definitely among Patek's most interesting recent releases, which is deservedly receiving lots of attention from collectors! ;-) A perfect mix of great, classical watchmaking with a fresh and innovative design.

Done, my friend. The pics of the 5373P were just the next ones. I made a too large selection of photos to copy before pasting. :))) When Patek modernizes this way, it is very much my taste. ;)

Not a problem😉 I’m glad this new 5316 design is being received so well by a broad group of connoisseurs… I’m sure we’ll continue to see more “modernization” (in the right doses) at all levels of Patek’s offering!👍Cheers.

Thank you, Nico.

Well, Mona is way above, though. ;)

Naaah! :-)))

The dial is reminiscent

Yes, this is not an unique concept.

thanks for the pics but dial too busy, tourbillon on the back

Thanks for your feedback, Christian.

PP get modern....

;)

This one could perfectly be a good candidate for my grail 🤤

Dream or reality? ;)

More a dream I think 😅

;) ;) ;)

Actually, it's not that "I think", it's more like "IT IS a dream" 😅

I fear you are right. But it is good to have some unreachable dreams. Where would be the fun?

I think that there is fun at that level too...

:)))))))))

A dream piece

Let's keep our fingers crossed for you, mon ami.

one can only dream

I dream a lot, and often, too. ;)

This is indeed a grail...

THAT is a good question. I didn't have the opportunity to listen to it, alas.

Yep, perhaps unsurprisingly I'd definitely add some Rare Handcrafts to my favorite Patek releases this year (e.g., the 5189G automotive themes plus at least one of the pocket watches), but no doubt the 5531 and 5316 are at the very top! ;-) Cheers.