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Thanks Sham-thank you WPS
They both fit well and I do like the ultra thin understated feel of the 5140p
I want to thank the forum for the invaluable input!!!
I want to thank the forum for the invaluable input!!!
Glad you're receiving so much feedback and many interesting comments from our members -- thank you for kicking off such an interesting thread! ;-)
Yeah really great quality feed back all over-what a true collector's forum! I did learn a lot by turning it around here-
Still not sure what we're going to end up with though 😂 In Denmark we say that you are now confused, but on a higher level.
Putting all the comments you received together, I think the most compelling argument that can be made is one in favor of....buying both references! ;-))
Seriously, these are two terrific Patek grand complications, and being confused after receiving so much feedback and information just confirms that whichever you end up choosing, you'll have made an informed decision that you cannot regret! ;-) Keep us posted 
5140p subdials are too congested for my taste. I prefer the 5320g layout, but you have to love that dial color, I think.
I know the question is about perpetual calendars, but have you consider an annual calendar? This is a complication strongly associated with Patek, and there are additional options in terms of layout and color.
I had the same about the 5140p and the congestion.
But seeing it live is just very different and it seemed very elegant and not disturbing. And yes this probably might affect legibility.
I’m sure it will. I saw the blue -001 and the slate grey -017
Blue is great and a bit too shiny. Plus we’ve seen so much blue lately.
The grey just emits class and refinement and matches the pt well.
The grey just emits class and refinement and matches the pt well.
Both are great. That particular 5140p is a real treasure, and the look of white figures on a gray dial is just fantastic. That said...
The 5320 is crossover casual watch that you can easily wear with dressy or casual attire. For a perpetual calendar, that's a real strength. I really enjoy watches you can wear with just about anything--makes for many more opportunities to enjoy the watch.
A nice choice to have...good luck!
John
Hey John thanks for you input. I really appreciate; and yes charcoal with a play is perfect for platinum-all the way
always a personal decision
and these two watches, besides being a perpetual calendar are so different!
My vote is 5320G, it's actually so different and unique in today's collection yet is historical.
it's actually, in my opinion, lot better in person than in pictures
it feels more complete and just right
I love the unique look of the 5320. It’s a heavy hitter because it’s perpetual yet it It has a casual look.
I love that. It’s a stealthy watch. It’s very legible which is an added bonus.Good luck in your decision. You’re in a great position.
Same here. I was taken aback by it’s simplicity and legibility first time I saw it.
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Yes. Definitely legible.
Sometimes I think the Patek PCs have a legibility problem. The 5320 does not. It’s high kn my list for my next Patek.
2 beautiful watches that are excellent choices! Have an alternate thought. Since you seem to like the sweep seconds, day/month in windows
and platinum, what about 5496P.
PP5140P
I see you are fine with either dial besides both models are about the same price range. Therefore, I think the PP5140P would be it.
Firstly, the white prints over grey background makes the dial more interesting and less bothered by the 'irregular' fonts, hence more pleasing and legible to the eyes.
Secondly, it is in platinum which is king in the patek world and the size and thinnest of the 5140 can make it casual or formal and slips nicely under the cuff.
Thirdly, that would continue your line of Platinum collection.
Best of luck to your decision and we would like to hear what you finally decide. Cheers !
Thanks for your valuable input-
Yes given that the price of the 5140p was the same due to not being in the catalog anymore is certainly an argument-among all the other horological of course-
I’ve seen the 5140P-17 in the metal…
and my major impression was that it was hard to see the hands against the dial; serious legibility issue there. That said, many people don’t care as much about legibility as I do.
I get it. I think it’s a balance for PP to sacrifice some legibility to make it look more simple.
I was really surprise in how uncluttered the traditional style perpetual layout looked on the 5140. Extreme balance is also a way to deal with clutter and I wonder today if the 3940 doesn’t do that job par excellence.
Photo credit private seller on Chrono 24
Photo credit private seller on Chrono 24
Agreed, but just to be clear
I wasn’t talking about the legibility of the subdials. I was taking about the legibility of the silver-colored hour and minute hands against the gray dial. I found it hard to tell the time without moving my wrist around to make the hands catch the light.
Ok, bear with me…
I would get the 5320, and then stretch your budget and get a 5146p also. They are not at crazy prices, and I love mine - the grey dial is super and (to pick up the point on legibility) the AC dial is slightly less cluttered than the 5140 and there is (elegant) lume on the hands and baton markers.
Job done!
Job done!