5270P salmon

[gordon86]

I am looking to finally purchase my grail watch the 5270P salmon sometime late this year or early next year. I am super stoked about the platinum case, PCC complication and the beautiful salmon dial with black numerals. I do have 1 concern and was hoping to get some feedback from anyone who has handled or owned the watch before

1) how does it wear? I have a 6.8 inch wrist. Does the 41mm diameter, 49.8mm lug to lug and 21mm lug width wear too large or is it just right?
2) any other things that you enjoyed or disliked about the watch?

Thanks!

[Pw92676]

My wrist is also small, around 6.3 inches. The watch wears well. And in my honest opinion, doesn’t matter how big or small it appears on one’s wrist, it is a true grail. All the best:)

[1William]

If there is such a thing for me as a grail this would be it.

[bobernet]

It will wear big on you. If I was sub 7”, I’d look for a 5970 or 3970.

I have a 5270 and 5370 with a 7.2” wrist.

[DonLee]

ask your AD if it's possible to try on a green 5270p. then you'd know. I think it'll be fine on your wrist. It's now in between a sports watch and a dress watch.

[7sins]

My wrist is slightly smaller than yours and I thought it fit my wrist perfectly, no complaints, one of my favorite watches I have owned. You can see it here next to my old Platona. Will get another 5270, likely blue no chin this time.

[Token74]

I have a 6.5” wrist and it wears too big on me in my view, sadly. Many would disagree as I tend not to like a watch to dominate the wrist (aside from watches that are designed to wear large such as an AP Offshore), whereas some feel it absolutely should, it’s all about personal style and taste.


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[mrmoto88]

This watch photographs so beautifully and dazzles in the sun. At first, the heft took getting used to and the perfect fit necessitated an interim hole in between two.

P is wearing well after two years of regular use and I changed the strap to a tan one for summer.

It’s my grail/talisman watch, so do go for it!



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[vandyologist]

My wrist is around 6.5” and I think it wears nicely. I have a couple of other 41mm Patek (5172, 5326) and 5270 probably wears the biggest but it’s not a problem.

[gordon86]

Thank you all for the inputs! Will try find somewhere that I can try it on but am 99% sure i will pull the trigger

[codecow]

I don’t think you can go wrong with that one it’s a real endgame piece.

[KBM]

Some beautiful pics in this thread. A Patek platinum PCC is truly a thing of wonder.

[BMAN8]

Beautiful reference and dial colour but my 6.75" (17cm) wrist would keep me from investing in this piece as I fear my wrist cannot accommodate its substantial size.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Token74

I have a 6.5” wrist and it wears too big on me in my view, sadly. Many would disagree as I tend not to like a watch to dominate the wrist (aside from watches that are designed to wear large such as an AP Offshore), whereas some feel it absolutely should, it’s all about personal style and taste.


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I also have a 6.5-inch wrist and the watch wears too big on me. I think the lugs also contribute to the watch wearing large.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I also have a 6.5-inch wrist and the watch wears too big on me. I think the lugs also contribute to the watch wearing large.

[rjd1]

I considered this piece for a long time before getting it this year. I have 7 5/8” wrists so size is not an issue for me. The one “downside” is exactly what kept me hemming and hawing about it - manual wind, perpetual. I have about 40 watches in my collection (this probably in my top five if I had to pick) and I wear most of them. So when this sits for a bit, I need to reset it - but I’ve come to appreciate the process of doing so. Beyond that, this is an absolute stunning watch and I couldn’t be happier with it or recommend it highly enough. I’ve tried a couple of other straps on it which I prefer to the factory one as well. Good luck.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by rjd1

I considered this piece for a long time before getting it this year. I have 7 5/8” wrists so size is not an issue for me. The one “downside” is exactly what kept me hemming and hawing about it - manual wind, perpetual. I have about 40 watches in my collection (this probably in my top five if I had to pick) and I wear most of them. So when this sits for a bit, I need to reset it - but I’ve come to appreciate the process of doing so. Beyond that, this is an absolute stunning watch and I couldn’t be happier with it or recommend it highly enough. I’ve tried a couple of other straps on it which I prefer to the factory one as well. Good luck.

The manual-wind is certainly a factor with this watch. I can’t see the value in a Perpetual Calendar if you have to constantly reset it. If you can enjoy the process then that’s great, as it really is a spectacular piece, but I think resetting it would get up my nose, especially given that I five setting the date in a normal date watch annoying!

Maybe I’m just making excuses because my wrist and bank balance are both too puny to have one!


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[Partekular]

I thought the same about the manual winding resetting issue as I like to switch around the watches I wear. But there is no doubt that 5270P is stunning and perfect if one wears it all the time.

[Ubiquitous1984]

Originally Posted by Partekular

I thought the same about the manual winding resetting issue as I like to switch around the watches I wear. But there is no doubt that 5270P is stunning and perfect if one wears it all the time.

Is it time consuming to reset the watch? I own a GC and it only takes me a minute or two to synch everything up when I haven't worn it and left it off the winder. Does a PCC take longer than this?

[jds1017]

Always speechless when it’s on my wrist… what a beauty

[Partekular]

Originally Posted by Ubiquitous1984

Is it time consuming to reset the watch? I own a GC and it only takes me a minute or two to synch everything up when I haven't worn it and left it off the winder. Does a PCC take longer than this?

My 5320 spends its rest time on its PP drum winder so never needs resetting when I am wearing eg. its twin, the 5172 chrono - two halves of the 5270P.

My other PC also lives on a winder so also straight on to the wrist with no hassle with the moon setting etc whenever I decide to wear it.

[broca00]

This timepiece definitely is in the "grail" category for many watch enthusiasts and collectors.

Patek Phillipe brand. Perpetual Calendar Chronograph movement and first in-house for that matter. Platinum. 41mm size (although others may have issues with this). And last but not least, the salmon or golden opaline dial. Collectively, these factors make this 5270P so desirable.

[bobernet]

Originally Posted by Ubiquitous1984

Is it time consuming to reset the watch? I own a GC and it only takes me a minute or two to synch everything up when I haven't worn it and left it off the winder. Does a PCC take longer than this?

If you’re only behind a few days, you can just wind forward with the crown. If you’re way behind, it only takes a couple minutes to set.

The longest part is looking up the moonphase, and getting it centered on the last full moon, then counting forward days. The setting functions are easy and intuitive.

[rjd1]

Originally Posted by bobernet

If you’re only behind a few days, you can just wind forward with the crown. If you’re way behind, it only takes a couple minutes to set.

The longest part is looking up the moonphase, and getting it centered on the last full moon, then counting forward days. The setting functions are easy and intuitive.

That is exactly my experience. If only a few days, I just wind through it - last time it was 45+ days since I’d worn it so I reset it - no big deal really.

[V25V]

Originally Posted by jds1017

Always speechless when it’s on my wrist… what a beauty

It is really pretty, love that strap on it.


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[westcoastsub]

I think the watch will be prefect on your wrist! A few observations and comment here....I like the fact the piece is 41mm because it is really hard to put all that information on a 38mm dial. A lot of the smaller pieces seems very compressed and need more dial real estate. The larger size is a plus for my older eyes and to not make the dial feel cramped. Also this watch is so spectacular I would give it a pass on a smaller wrist as it just really a true grail. If the watch is "at the limit" it is fine in this case. The lugs seem shorter so that should help as well. Do you have a picture of your wrist with the piece?