The new reference 5395 is definitely a unique piece from Patek. Being a regulator dial certainly separates it from the rest of the Patek range. I , like most people waited for nearly 3 years to get my watch since it was launched in 2011. The excitement was elevated when the patek magazine featured this watch with a 6 page spread extolling the virtues and highlighting all the technical innovations used in bringing this watch to the marketplace. Spiromax, silvinar and oscillomax were all incorporated into the 5235 giving it more accuracy, a longer power reserve and finally a Patek that hacked ( other than the uber model 5959). So now that I have worn this super watch ( in all senses of the word ) does the hype live up the reality? The one question I still cannot answer is , if the name Patek Philippe was not on the dial would I still have bought it.? Probably not but I definitely would have been attracted to this watch. Being a regulator is a certainly a difference that attracts a lot of collectors , it harps back to the old regulator style long clocks and the accuracy that it brings it definitely a plus. But this watch is so very different from any other watch in my collection. I collect vintage pieces ref 2526' 1593 , 2442, as well as vintage rolex princes and sports watches , so what am I doing with this watch which stands out like the proverbial dog,s balls in my collection. At the outset let me say I am absolutely smitten with this new piece. It is large 40 mm diameter but not too thick (10mm). Remember it houses an automatic movement with a 5 day reserve as well as the annual calendar. I am certainly not going to go over all the technical details. These can be obtained from the web with a couple of clicks. This is a users report.
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