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johnswatch · 13 October 2010, 06:28 AM

I've been looking for a simple 3 hand dress watch for a while. The Patek 5296 was way out of my league but I came across a nce used example and having seen one I managed to persuade myself (and more importantly my wife) that this would be my last ever watch purchase.....

So here it is.......a teaser pic before I post a review.

topcat30093 · 13 October 2010, 09:00 AM

John, please let me be the first, in congratulating you, upon your excellent taste for your first Patek........................There will be no turning back now!! LOL

stockjock1975 · 13 October 2010, 10:12 PM

Stunning!!!!! I have been looking at that exact piece for over a year now. But I just haven't been able to pull the trigger for a new one. Kudos to you for finding one pre-owned and adding a classic to your collection. Wear it in good health! I will be on the lookout for your review!

paverman · 14 October 2010, 12:29 PM

Very nice choice John. Congrats.

mask1196 · 14 October 2010, 12:33 PM

John, that is a stunning piece. Nice & simple. Great choice

johnbeth · 14 October 2010, 07:47 PM

Very elegant piece.

Congrats!

John

dddrees · 14 October 2010, 07:52 PM

Outstanding, Excellent Watch.

I am sure you will enjoy this one for a very long time.

HL65 · 14 October 2010, 08:41 PM

Congrats!!

JRA · 15 October 2010, 12:14 PM

I'm currently considering pulling the trigger on this exact model and was curious to know if you think the hands are large enough to read the time easily and if they look appropriate on the dial. Specifically, I mean that the minute hand doesn't appear to be much longer than the hour hand - how does it look to you on your wrist? Your observations are greatly appreciated!

PHDX2 · 15 October 2010, 12:21 PM

Way to go!!!

johnswatch · 15 October 2010, 06:57 PM

Hi JRA,

I had the same misgivings about the hands. The minute hand is only slightly longer than the hour hand which I thought would be an issue for quickly reading the time. In practice it is very easy and not an issue.

In fact the hands are a god example of amazing attention to detail. The minute hand exactly touches the tip of the minute markers. There is practically no overlap at all. Also the tip of the hand is exactly the same width as the printed marker. The thin tip of the hand also means its easy to read the date when the hand is over the date window. Something that drives me mad on other watches.

There is a little gap between the hour hand and the inner hour ring so your brain automatcally spots the configuration of the hands.

I'll post an honest full review shortly as the watch does have some negatives.

rpryan55 · 15 October 2010, 10:12 PM

Just a stunning piece and a classic Patek. It's the kind of Patek that's the perfect addition to any collection. Well done!

Shade · 15 October 2010, 11:08 PM

That is gorgeous! I saw one with annual calendar and moonphase.. Astonishing..

Numismatist · 15 October 2010, 11:12 PM

Pateks are always excellent. I've not seen this one, I like it!

JRA · 16 October 2010, 12:11 AM

I appreciate your input. I'm very curious to know what flaws/issues you see with the watch. Until now my only concern was the hands but your insight has helped reduce that concern. Looking forward to your review. -José-

vukotab · 16 October 2010, 10:08 PM

That`s my kind of Pathek, timeless classic design, perfect choice IMHO!
Wear it in a good health!

NW_watch_fan · 19 October 2010, 03:19 AM

Nice. I've seen the white gold version in person. Gorgeous watch.

13 October 2010, 06:28 AM	#1
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	Patek 5296R I've been looking for a simple 3 hand dress watch for a while. The Patek 5296 was way out of my league but I came across a nce used example and having seen one I managed to persuade myself (and more importantly my wife) that this would be my last ever watch purchase..... So here it is.......a teaser pic before I post a review. __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

13 October 2010, 09:00 AM	#2
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	John, please let me be the first, in congratulating you, upon your excellent taste for your first Patek........................There will be no turning back now!! LOL __________________

14 October 2010, 07:52 PM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Outstanding, Excellent Watch. I am sure you will enjoy this one for a very long time. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 October 2010, 08:41 PM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,400	Congrats!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 October 2010, 12:14 PM	#9
JRA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 187	Considering buying the same watch... I'm currently considering pulling the trigger on this exact model and was curious to know if you think the hands are large enough to read the time easily and if they look appropriate on the dial. Specifically, I mean that the minute hand doesn't appear to be much longer than the hour hand - how does it look to you on your wrist? Your observations are greatly appreciated!

13 October 2010, 10:12 PM	#3
stockjock1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	Stunning!!!!! I have been looking at that exact piece for over a year now. But I just haven't been able to pull the trigger for a new one. Kudos to you for finding one pre-owned and adding a classic to your collection. Wear it in good health! I will be on the lookout for your review!

14 October 2010, 12:29 PM	#4
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,869	Very nice choice John. Congrats.

14 October 2010, 12:33 PM	#5
mask1196 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Elliott Location: NYC Posts: 1,145	John, that is a stunning piece. Nice & simple. Great choice

14 October 2010, 07:47 PM	#6
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Very elegant piece. Congrats! John

15 October 2010, 12:21 PM	#10
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	Way to go!!! __________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

15 October 2010, 06:57 PM	#11
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	Hi JRA, I had the same misgivings about the hands. The minute hand is only slightly longer than the hour hand which I thought would be an issue for quickly reading the time. In practice it is very easy and not an issue. In fact the hands are a god example of amazing attention to detail. The minute hand exactly touches the tip of the minute markers. There is practically no overlap at all. Also the tip of the hand is exactly the same width as the printed marker. The thin tip of the hand also means its easy to read the date when the hand is over the date window. Something that drives me mad on other watches. There is a little gap between the hour hand and the inner hour ring so your brain automatcally spots the configuration of the hands. I'll post an honest full review shortly as the watch does have some negatives. __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

15 October 2010, 10:12 PM	#12
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	Just a stunning piece and a classic Patek. It's the kind of Patek that's the perfect addition to any collection. Well done! __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

15 October 2010, 11:08 PM	#13
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	That is gorgeous! I saw one with annual calendar and moonphase.. Astonishing.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

15 October 2010, 11:12 PM	#14
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Pateks are always excellent. I've not seen this one, I like it! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

16 October 2010, 12:11 AM	#15
JRA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 187	Thanks, John I appreciate your input. I'm very curious to know what flaws/issues you see with the watch. Until now my only concern was the hands but your insight has helped reduce that concern. Looking forward to your review. -José-

16 October 2010, 10:08 PM	#16
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	That`s my kind of Pathek, timeless classic design, perfect choice IMHO! Wear it in a good health! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

19 October 2010, 03:19 AM	#17
NW_watch_fan Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, OR Watch: Sub/Date SS 16610 Posts: 56	Nice. I've seen the white gold version in person. Gorgeous watch.

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