Photos of my Patek Phillipe 5035J Annual Calendar

[jag32]

I just absolutely love my 5035J and wanted to share photos of it with you guys. I have to force myself to take it off to sleep and shower, otherwise I just never want to take it off.

The 5035J was produced from 1996-2005 and the 5035J was the first ever Annual Calendar by Patek. It won the watch of the year award due to the ingenuity of the movement when it was first released in 1996 for bringing the AC complication to the world.

[jrs146]

She’s a beauty! Looks great!


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[soundserious]

Terrific watch. I dearly miss mine.

[MrBigSmiles]

Quite the stunner!


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[nick c]

Very nice

[jag32]

Thanks!

[tchaic]

5035 Salmon the watch that first hooked me.

[jag32]

Originally Posted by tchaic

5035 Salmon the watch that first hooked me.

I would love to find a salmon dial one.

[ppalasthira]

Very cool.

[Daytonaman799]

Really nice

[Tony64]

A classic patek reference and an historically important model for the reasons you've mentioned. Many actually prefer this to the subsequent AC iterations.

Yours appears to be one of the very early models, do you know the production date?

[jag32]

Originally Posted by Tony64

A classic patek reference and an historically important model for the reasons you've mentioned. Many actually prefer this to the subsequent AC iterations.

Yours appears to be one of the very early models, do you know the production date?

My 5035 was manufactured 2002. The 5035 was made 1996-2005.

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by jag32

My 5035 was manufactured 2002. The 5035 was made 1996-2005.

Thanks for that. It was toward the later part of the 5035 production run then. Would you mind posting a straight on view of the dial? I'm curious because it looked like what I thought was an early series dial. Part of my vast collection of useless and often inaccurate Patek knowledge.

[jag32]

Originally Posted by Tony64

Thanks for that. It was toward the later part of the 5035 production run then. Would you mind posting a straight on view of the dial? I'm curious because it looked like what I thought was an early series dial. Part of my vast collection of useless and often inaccurate Patek knowledge.

Tony,

Here you go:

[jag32]

[RollieKid]

Originally Posted by jag32

Classy

[jag32]

Originally Posted by RollieKid

Classy

Thanks.

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by jag32

Tony,

Here you go:

Thanks, 5035 is a special watch. Appreciate the photo- I had thought that particular dial could have been from an earlier production. Just confirms that it’s hard to pinpoint exact dates from minutiae.

[jag32]

Originally Posted by Tony64

Thanks, 5035 is a special watch. Appreciate the photo- I had thought that particular dial could have been from an earlier production. Just confirms that it’s hard to pinpoint exact dates from minutiae.

I wasn't aware of any dial changes. I feel fortunate to own the 5035, it is special for sure. It has such a classic and timeless appearance that many of the current AC offerings are lacking with quite contemporary styles that are certainly popular now but may not stand the test of time. I consider myself from an older generation and am looking for a 5125 to complement this.

[Tan]

A beautiful piece! I'm a little surprised that this reference has not become collectible yet as it was the world's first AC. People keep talking about it being small but many vintage complications are sub 36 mm and they are commanding good $ on the secondary. I personally own the slate grey dial of the 5035 and love the watch. Hopefully one day it will get the recognition that many of us 5035 owners believe it deserves!

[jag32]

Originally Posted by Tan

A beautiful piece! I'm a little surprised that this reference has not become collectible yet as it was the world's first AC. People keep talking about it being small but many vintage complications are sub 36 mm and they are commanding good $ on the secondary. I personally own the slate grey dial of the 5035 and love the watch. Hopefully one day it will get the recognition that many of us 5035 owners believe it deserves!

And I thank everyday for this to be the case! You know, as a 5035 owner, I am glad the 5035 has not held or increases in value on the pre-owned market because it would have then been out of my reach and I wouldn't be able to own it right now. Paying 20k is a lot different than paying 35+k that other complications demand.

[jag32]

Also, I wanted to comment on it's size. 36mm was the Patek global standard for the AC for 10 years up until 2005 when the 5035 was replaced. 36mm is not small, it is only small in comparison to today's 40mm+ watches that have been so popularized. The size of the 5035 does not look small on my wrist, but it's size does have a more classic appearance to it.

I am also thrilled with the luminescent hands allowing me to use it at night. While in the car driving late at night, I can read the time with a quick glance at the luminescent hands. On my 5296G Calatrava, I would always need to turn on the dome light in the car to check the time.

I just love my 5035... For me personally, there is no better value in Patek Phillipe than the reference 5035.

[Tan]

Originally Posted by jag32

Also, I wanted to comment on it's size. 36mm was the Patek global standard for the AC for 10 years up until 2005 when the 5035 was replaced. 36mm is not small, it is only small in comparison to today's 40mm+ watches that have been so popularized. The size of the 5035 does not look small on my wrist, but it's size does have a more classic appearance to it.

I believe it's actually a 37 mm watch, but I haven't really found a real answer as to why it hasn't picked up in collectibility. The only gripes I've heard were size and the romans on the dial. Size doesn't seem to affect other vintage complications though...

[jag32]

My feeling is that because the 5035 was the first AC, it was probably produced in larger quantities so that AC Patek's could be spread about the world. I don't believe the size of 37mm or Roman numerals impact this at all and I actually like the Roman numerals and was shocked the first time I realize those too were luminescent.

I also think we are still too close to it being discontinued to reach vintage territory where we may see prices go up.

[jag32]

Originally Posted by Tan

I believe it's actually a 37 mm watch, but I haven't really found a real answer as to why it hasn't picked up in collectibility. The only gripes I've heard were size and the romans on the dial. Size doesn't seem to affect other vintage complications though...

Would you mind sharing some photos of your 5035? Would love to see it.

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by jag32

I wasn't aware of any dial changes. I feel fortunate to own the 5035, it is special for sure. It has such a classic and timeless appearance that many of the current AC offerings are lacking with quite contemporary styles that are certainly popular now but may not stand the test of time. I consider myself from an older generation and am looking for a 5125 to complement this.

Agree that it’s a classic and historically significant offering from Patek, and I’d say the best value as well. Some will disparage its size, but at 37mm it’s not dissimilar from a classic Rolex. Highly legible and extremely useful complication. Personally prefer the functionality of the 24hr dial when setting the calendar over the moon phase used on its successor.

As for the dial, I was referring to the asymmetric spacing of the dots surrounding the JULY that appear slightly more symmetric I thought in models closer to the end of production.

The only significant change for the 5035 was the cal 324 that replaced the original cal 315. I prefer the 315 and not sure when the change occurred but I assume very near the introduction of the 5146.

[jag32]

Originally Posted by Tony64

Agree that it’s a classic and historically significant offering from Patek, and I’d say the best value as well. Some will disparage its size, but at 37mm it’s not dissimilar from a classic Rolex. Highly legible and extremely useful complication. Personally prefer the functionality of the 24hr dial when setting the calendar over the moon phase used on its successor.

As for the dial, I was referring to the asymmetric spacing of the dots surrounding the JULY that appear slightly more symmetric I thought in models closer to the end of production.

The only significant change for the 5035 was the cal 324 that replaced the original cal 315. I prefer the 315 and not sure when the change occurred but I assume very near the introduction of the 5146.

Absolutely. The size is exquisite and classic, not small like some have previously said.