Patek Philippe

I recently purchased my first Patek (5712 1a), and love it. Now I'm looking at my next addition. I've boiled it down to either 5146g or 5396g. I like them both for different reasons--the 5146 is beautiful, sort of retro, has a power reserve and is a classic as far as I can tell. The 5396 has an austere, modern look which I find appealing. It also seems a little less common that the 5146 (I'm not sure that really matters, but it does have a bit of appeal to me). They're close enough in price to be a wash in that regard.

I would welcome any input, pro's and con's etc., from you'all. I'm sure there are a number of forum members that own or have owned both pieces. I appreciate your thoughts in advance.

and the grey dial would be my choice ...



A very nice and classic watch with a nice complication. Sometimes I think she is just beautiful, sometimes I think the movement is too small for the size. The latter is obviously if you look at the dial. As I said, sometimes ...

The other one should be a classic, but to be honest personally I am not sure. Don´t get me wrong, I really like the watch a lot and was very close to get one - twice. I like the sector dial, the grey, the ..., but there is one thing that "bothers" me:



Can you see what I mean?

So far I failed to take my final decision :-(

Just my thoughts regarding your question. Good luck with your decision.

Oliver

ps: A few month ago I saw one 5396G without "bordering" at the stars of the moonphase - just for curiosity ...

Sorry to hijack the thread but I've been thinking about whether I should trade in my JLC Master Perpetual in wg and my G.O. Karree Perpetual in ss for a 5146G. I already have a 5712G so i'm not sure if it would feel like too much of an overlap.

Thoughts???

MTIA

 

Had both. Never wore 5396, so it had to go. Looking back, I don't understand why 5396 appealed to me.

This message has been edited by Rainer B. on 2009-06-24 07:05:17

such as 3450 perpetual and 5125 annual with day/month in apertures, and date below in sub-dial.  These two past watches are beautiful classics, but not 5396.  IMHO, despite the classic lineage, the 5396 leaves me unispired.  Not sure how that happened, but I suppose at least for me the sector dial does not work in this design.  I also don't like the hard edges of the case.    I thought maybe I would warm up to it when WG was introduced, but this did not help.

Despite the fact that I do not care for the subdials, I like 5146 so much that I got a second one, see pic. The white dials are gorgeous too, btw.

Never like the 5035, 5146 etc, dial stuffed with sub-dials. The use of luminous hands and markers just out of context with annual calendar as dress watch.

I would go with the 5146. I have owned this particular watch both in J which had the 315 movement and G that had the newer 324 movement fitted.

The clarity of the 5146 is very good.

Today I took a long hard look at the 5396G and I have to say that although the apertures were easy to read. I just didn't like the dial.

Now if it had a plain dial, similar to the 5125 I would jump at it.

Good luck with your decision making.

 

Why not look at the discontinued 5056P?  I would love the size, roman numeral, more "colorful" power reserve meter, PT .....  Just my 2 cents.
Ken

1) Apertures or sub dials?

2) Wrist test: Go to your AD and try them on your wrist. See how it fits, the weight, the size, the look, sub dials or apertures easier to read. That will surely help you decide which to acquire.

Do post some pix when you've brought home your choice.

Bob

Hi guys,

I would like to seek your advice on the 5146.

I have just ordered a 5146R from my AD. This is my first Patek, and I am very exciting about owning this Patek in 2 weeks time when I arrives. However, I have a bit of worry about the rose gold as I have heard from a Lange forum that some Datograph Flyback owners experienced oxidisation (thus decolourisation) on the hour and minute hands in their rose gold timepieces. Some of them have sent their watches for service but the oxidisation remains.

Is it possible for oxidation to occur on the 5146R as well or other Patek? If it does, what is the best way to remedy it, or even prevent it?

Many thanks in advance.

 

 

 

After much deliberation, and the insights provided by forum members, I've decided to go with the 5146g with the slate dial. It just seems to be softer, rounder, more classic and "approachable" than the 5396. Should have it next week. As you can imagine, I'm excited about it, and think it will compliment the 5712-1a nicely. . Now, what next.......?

You will not regret it.

I fancy that through excitement you may have trouble in sleeping in the days before you collect your 5146G? LOL

I think you made the right choice with the 5146g, the slate dial is beautiful. Wear it well!

Tony

good choice.My preference was the 5146 over the 5396 as well, although I picked the 5146J with slate dial.

A great choice! Dont forget to post photos when you get it.

I had a 5146j for about 48 hours,  I much prefer the look, size, shape, and apertures of the 5135

I was wondering why the 5135 hadnt been part of this decision. is the 5135 consider a "lesser" watch to the other 2 choices?

and it is truly stunning. Pictures don't really come close. I wore it today and found myself staring at the face, realizing that I had no idea what time it said. I've seen and owned a number of high end watches, but to me these Pateks are truly in a class by themselves. Very, very beautiful--just a work of art. I'll try and take a few pics, but am a hopeless non-geek when it comes to taking and posting digital shots (in these case it is probably an advantage being a geek). The color combination of the slate dial, white gold case and rich brown strap is just outta sight! (As is the indescribably interesting color of the face of the 5712-1a--what is that color called?)

About two weeks ago, I got my PP 5146 with cream dial and dark brown leather strap.  After more than 1 year of searching and waiting, I got what I want. What makes it more classic is actually it's cream dial. Eye catcher, head turner, whatever you want to call it, it will really catch your attention. My only negative comment on the PP 5396 is its wide bezel that  easily scratches and quite noticeable.  One more thing, the 5146, I think, has longer power reserve.