Comments on: Review: The Road Less Traveled – The Patek Philippe Calatrava Weekly Calendar Ref. 5212A

By: Frank Chuo

Frank Chuo — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 11:50:19 +0000

In reply to Brighty. You're most welcome, Brighty.

By: Brighty

Brighty — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 04:05:20 +0000

Thank you for the enjoyable review. I think this is a lot of fun, which is a pleasant surprise from Patek. I agree that it would probably look a bit better if it was a few mm smaller.

Now if only Patek took a slightly more generous position with pricing! Not that it would make it easier to get one’s hands on…

By: Peter Chong

Peter Chong — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 08:18:29 +0000

In reply to Kunal Khemka. Kunal, thanks for your comments, as always, greatly appreciated. "De gustibus non est disputandum" But the Ref 5212 spoke to me the first time I saw it. The handwriting of the day of the week does it. Ever so subtle, but yet, brings a smile to my face when I saw it, and made me realize that even in a leviathan organization like Patek Philippe, I get a peek into the soul. This is Philippe Stern showing the humanity of Patek Philippe.

By: Frank Chuo

Frank Chuo — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 09:18:35 +0000

In reply to Sham Mustafa. Thank you, Sham.

By: Sham Mustafa

Sham Mustafa — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 02:13:34 +0000

I have placed an order – the case, the dial, the revised movement and the fact that the watch is in stainless steel makes this watch a very attractive proposition in my opinion. Thank you for an excellent review.

By: Frank Chuo

Frank Chuo — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 23:44:34 +0000

In reply to Kunal Khemka. And thank you for your comment. The Ref. 5212A is a watch you either hate or love due to its unusual design. I share your sentiments on the new Annual Calendar Regulator and the two Vacheron Constantins.

By: Kunal Khemka

Kunal Khemka — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:57:36 +0000

Frank, thanks for your superb review. This watch does not speak to me at all. Something about it just does not “click” with me. I just feel that PP has lost its design / aesthetic edge. The only PP I liked was the Annual Calendar Regulator in new colour, and the Nautilus Annual Calendar in SS.

If I were buying a Simple / Complete Calendar (not AC / QP) watch, my two top choices would be the VC Traditionelle Complete Calendar or the VC Harmony Complete Calendar. Both are gorgeous.