5524G question

[Aqua75]

Hi guys
My AD has offered me a 5524G Pilot. Would any owners be able to give me their opinions on it? Any pros/cons, anything I should know, is it comfortable etc etc
Thanks very much.

[RussW]

I had it and sold it fairly quickly. It’s a very nice watch and would consider buying again in the future, but for me 4 things: 1) I realised I’m a sucker for the Nautilus, so it went in favour of the 5990 2) The novelty of having the travel time as the only complication wore off quickly 3) I prefer chronos 4) The blue dial of the 5524 didn’t meet my expectations

[AK797]

The pushers take some getting used to, if they don't put you off you are mostly there.

[Sam Philip]

It is a very nice watch. It is very comfortable on the wrist. However it is a scratch magnet and not a daily for me.

[pam66]

Originally Posted by RussW

I had it and sold it fairly quickly. It’s a very nice watch and would consider buying again in the future, but for me 4 things: 1) I realised I’m a sucker for the Nautilus, so it went in favour of the 5990 2) The novelty of having the travel time as the only complication wore off quickly 3) I prefer chronos 4) The blue dial of the 5524 didn’t meet my expectations

same with me except replace 4) by: it was too big for my wrist.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by Sam Philip

It is a very nice watch. It is very comfortable on the wrist. However it is a scratch magnet and not a daily for me.

Scratch magnet?

[PatekSF]

Fantastic piece. I’ve traveled the world with mine with zero issues. Definitely NOT a “scratch magnet”. It’s one of my most favorite Pateks.

[turborolex]

Great watch in many ways.

You should see it and try it on to see how it feels on your wrist since your AD has it.

Pushers, dial color and scratches not an issue whatsoever for me.

It’s not for those who believe that Patek= Nautilus.


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[tyler1980]

Love it or hate it as there isn’t much middle ground. I love it and a like it even more because it’s polarising








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[Aqua75]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

Love it or hate it as there isn’t much middle ground. I love it and a like it even more because it’s polarising








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Great pictures, thanks. I think that’s helped me make up my mind. This is becoming an expensive habit

[danestaff]

Originally Posted by Aqua75

Great pictures, thanks. I think that’s helped me make up my mind. This is becoming an expensive habit

indeed it can be grrrrrrr

[R!$]

It is available in Rose Gold if that is more of your thing?

[ap1]

Sadly too big for me. Would consider the girlie 37mm even as I suspect
That wears like a 40?? People seem not to like that shade rg but I haven’t seen irl

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by ap1

Sadly too big for me. Would consider the girlie 37mm even as I suspect
That wears like a 40?? People seem not to like that shade rg but I haven’t seen irl

I would say the 42mm wears more like a 40mm

[ap1]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I would say the 42mm wears more like a 40mm

What size is your wrist? Pic? I’m 6.5


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[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by ap1

What size is your wrist? Pic? I’m 6.5


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Same, please excuse my walmart flanel shirt. :)





Relatve to a pepsi



Relative to a dato



Relative to dd40

[Fat_ninja]

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[ap1]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Same, please excuse my walmart flanel shirt. :)





Relatve to a pepsi



Relative to a dato



Relative to dd40

Thanks! Some great watches there. I have a gmt and dd40 - I’d say the dd40 fits me the best and appears it could be that way for you as well

[ap1]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

Love it or hate it as there isn’t much middle ground. I love it and a like it even more because it’s polarising








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Tyler,

What say you, Does the pilot wear larger than your Pepsi? Clearly you have a much larger wrist so the pilot fits you well it appears

[qrc36]

Sorry for hijacking this thread.
Does PP sell replacement strap for 5524 in dark blue / black, with the contrast white stitching and the “cross” stitching near the buckle end?

Reason: my AD says it’s not in the catalog
But this upcoming Christie’s auction has the 5524 and the details (obtained in the “condition report” below the “place bid” button) says it’s a “dark blue Patek Philippe calf strap”.

Link to Christie’s auction:
https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/...-details.aspx?

[RussW]

Originally Posted by qrc36

Sorry for hijacking this thread.
Does PP sell replacement strap for 5524 in dark blue / black, with the contrast white stitching and the “cross” stitching near the buckle end?

Reason: my AD says it’s not in the catalog
But this upcoming Christie’s auction has the 5524 and the details (obtained in the “condition report” below the “place bid” button) says it’s a “dark blue Patek Philippe calf strap”.

Link to Christie’s auction:
https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/...-details.aspx?

They used to do one, but now discontinued and no longer available. Tyler has one

[justdate]

I didn’t like it personally, as Tyler says it’s a more ‘hate it or love it’ watch for many of us. So if it’s for you I think you should know!! If you don’t love it then I don’t know why you’d even consider it anyway, it’s a lot of money.

[1William]

Not my favorite PP reference. I know an associate that has one and for the money I would go different but he loves the watch.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by RussW

They used to do one, but now discontinued and no longer available. Tyler has one

Not sure about that. When i bought mine (less than 1 month ago). They ordered me a black strap and another brown strap as the gift.

[RussW]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Not sure about that. When i bought mine (less than 1 month ago). They ordered me a black strap and another brown strap as the gift.

I’m talking about the blue strap. It is definitely discounted.

[Sam Philip]

Originally Posted by RussW

I’m talking about the blue strap. It is definitely discounted.

The blue strap you mentioned has been discontinued. We still can order alligator straps through the AD

[subtona]

Beautiful watch.

The locking pushers are one of my favorite details

The blue dial is perfect.

The only consideration I would be concerned with is, how does it fit your wrist?




Critically speaking the movment is a bit small.

[RussW]

Originally Posted by Sam Philip

The blue strap you mentioned has been discontinued. We still can order alligator straps through the AD

Yes you can order alligator straps. I’m just talking about the blue calf strap that was made specifically for the 5524 for a short time, as that is what an earlier poster was asking about

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by RussW

I’m talking about the blue strap. It is definitely discounted.

My mistake. Blue not black lol

[qrc36]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Not sure about that. When i bought mine (less than 1 month ago). They ordered me a black strap and another brown strap as the gift.

Originally Posted by RussW

Yes you can order alligator straps. I’m just talking about the blue calf strap that was made specifically for the 5524 for a short time, as that is what an earlier poster was asking about

Thanks all! The dark blue PP strap with white stitching would be the best. I've seen Tyler's and it's gorgeous.

My AD will order me a matte navy blue (reference number 124) if she can't find the original dark blue strap for me.

Fat_ninja: if it's convenient, could you ask your AD what's the reference number of the dark blue strap? It should be 3 numbers. My AD says she can't find it in the catalogue.