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Patek World Time 5575, 175th Anniversary. Thoughts and pictures

 
 By: amanico : December 4th, 2014-00:01
I finally had the opportunity to see it in the flesh. To say it straight, I was less disappointed than on the first pictures I saw. It is a Watch to be seen in the real, as suspected, if you want to judge it. The case, which makes you think of the Omega S...  

Nicholas, your version on the left is by far the more

 
 By: kpk : December 4th, 2014-00:59
beautiful one. The 175th version does not even hold a candle next to your one.

Thanks Nico,

 
 By: dr.kol : December 4th, 2014-01:03
I feel easier now. I decided not to stalk the watch because of readability. At the same time a small devil inside was asking me if I should have jumped for this as it was an Anniversary Piece. I am stalking some other, more exciting things now and it look... 

Thank you for report and family picture ;)

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : December 4th, 2014-05:31
That last shot is an excellent overview and first comparison shot I'm aware of Funny 5575 on your shots is during new moon Coincidence or necessity? :) Best Damjan

Coincidence. It was the exact moonphase when the pictures were taken.

 
 By: amanico : December 4th, 2014-13:56
As for the family picture, one is missing, the 5130, but I was able to take one series of pictures, which I will post later... Best, Nicolas

Thank you for the excellent report

 
 By: passetemps : December 4th, 2014-09:36
This is a model that i have always loved. In this version, what i most like is the case and the shape of the lugs, in addition to the "starry night". I would ask for three dots of lume on the inner bezels (at Geneva, on the Sun and on the Moon) and on the... 

Nice, practical review....when I AD asked me for my wishlist...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : December 4th, 2014-10:04
on the 175th anniversary pieces, I told him I do not have anything that strikes me most that I must have. Thank you for the clear summary, Nico. Rgds Raymond

Thank you Nicolas...........

 
 By: Sandgroper : December 4th, 2014-16:34
Nice writing and beautiful pictures...as usual:) My pick is the 5110P by far the more balanced in my opinion and I don't really like the kind of enamel "a la" 5131. Cheers Francois

You have to see the 5131 in the flesh. It is an impressive watch.

 
 By: amanico : December 4th, 2014-21:18
But I would not trade my 511°P for it... As for the 5575, well, less disappointing in the real, I must confess, but not at the point to consider getting one. I am a happy guy with my 5110P. ;) Best, Nicolas

Anyway

 
 By: ch9698 : December 4th, 2014-22:56
5110p is of course discontinued 5575g is sold out And now, it's quite official, 5131 is discontinued So on the last pic, we have a trio of vintage Patek

Good review Nico !! Glad to see your some of your views differs from

 
 By: GLau : December 5th, 2014-06:11
others' and mine on the 5575. These differences are what PuristS should provide in order for each other to gain a better understanding of various angles in considering this piece. For me, the curves on the sides of the case is what makes it more "sexy" / ... 

Different points of view are great.

 
 By: amanico : December 5th, 2014-06:20
If we all agreed on a Watch ,it would be boresome and not very constructive. The 5575 has soem good and bad points and the global feeling will differ from one to another. It is a bit subjective. And as an extrem fan of the Patek World Time, I have a level... 

Nicolas, there is a great deal I like about this watch..each time i see it...BUT...

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : December 8th, 2014-08:31
.....when i try it on, I find a new experience. It is its presence on the wrist and its aesthetic that is so special. It "looks" unlike any watch I know on the wrist.

no...but i would trade a 5131G for this one...

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : December 8th, 2014-09:37
......we are of course ignoring the financial equation...but which do i prefer...5131 or 5575? The latter.

No Go for me as the Moscow time is wrong

 
 By: EDJA : December 8th, 2014-16:53
And I would never trade my 5131G for 5575....

i wish i would never had this NO GO opinion re this watch

 
 By: EDJA : December 9th, 2014-01:00
as i like the overall look on my wrist and artezan craftmanship of this beauty. But, as i mentioned, this fault with the Moscow time zone was main reason not for go. I am buying watch not for collection in the safe but to wear it and travel with it if its... 

The more I think about

 
 By: Time to watch : January 19th, 2015-23:26
The fact that all the anniversary world timers have dials which are blatantly inaccurate, The more I question the reasoning behind their release in this form. This complication focuses specifically on world time zones, and frankly i am quite surprised tha... 

Hi H, Interesting comments! My thoughts for Patek and me as an owner are...

 
 By: GLau : January 20th, 2015-09:35
For Patek, the rings for the cities were made before Moscow revised back to its previous time zone and were produced in "time" for the 175th. If Patek were to re-make the rings, the roll out the 5575 would be off with the rest. Hence, a commercial call on... 

Dear Gordon

 
 By: Time to watch : January 20th, 2015-12:14
Firstly, congratulations on your Anniversary WT! May you always wear it In good health. Thank you for your reply and insights, which I agree with in some parts. The timezone switch first occurred in November 2009 in Russia. It was an experiment that laste... 

Hi H, great suggestion on ...

 
 By: GLau : January 21st, 2015-08:37
"the opportunity to install a correct dial should be made available free of charge to owners should they wish" An offer like this by Patek would bring a lot of goodwill to the 5575 owners and Patek collectors generally. Cheers, Gordon

I think Patek should keep Moscow where it is now...

 
 By: carnegie : January 21st, 2015-09:21
5575 is a commemorative 175 anniversary piece produced in 2014. I think therefore as such, it should have Moscow time zone where it was in 2014. It makes it even more interesting and unique reflecting extra piece of history in 2014. Thus, Patek did the ri... 

And today my friend my AD called and mine was in so for me love and happy!

 
 By: SteelerFan1965 : December 15th, 2014-18:25
One must see in person to tuely appreciate it's beauty. The dial is spectacular and watch has an uber cool feel to it. I am over the moon over it and glad I was fortunate to get one as here in States they are very hard to come by and demand sky high. Chee...  

I'm So happy for you my friend

 
 By: ch9698 : December 15th, 2014-21:13
we have to meet ourselves and make a nice pic of our beauties

I gota say...

 
 By: masterspiece : December 15th, 2014-21:55
when I first saw some of the pics, I thought, eh... it's a little "stealthy" for me making it hard to read. But your "real world" pics, well that changes my mind. That wrist shot brings out the beauty of this anniversary edition. I'll have to see it for m... 

congrats SteelerFan1965 !! The big moon is...

 
 By: GLau : December 16th, 2014-06:21
really nice and realistic !! Enjoy !!

Thanks! [nt]

 
 By: SteelerFan1965 : December 16th, 2014-07:55

Ken....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : January 21st, 2015-03:31
......when i say i understand "completely" what you mean, I really do mean "completely" LoL I find this a very alluring and attractive watch. Its aesthetic is intoxicating.

My question to you is this.....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : December 13th, 2014-01:13
If you forget the horological logic of case size, movement size and limited editions........ Is the 5575G the most aesthetically gorgeous watch on the wrist between the 5110G, 5131G, 5130G and 5575G? Which one looks like the "killer on the wrist?" I am ta... 

Now I know to who I will propose my 5575

 
 By: ch9698 : December 13th, 2014-02:10
if I want to sell it Very funny the comparison between girlfriend and wife, but... It's my wife who convinced me to take it at the Patek event so... And as usual, she was right because it's really a very elegant and "personal" watch and fortunately, I don... 

there would be no point in offering me a 5575.....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : December 13th, 2014-02:19
........ .....always great when one's wife proposes a watch.

She is sleeping. ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 23rd, 2014-12:37

Christmas time

 
 By: ch9698 : December 23rd, 2014-14:00
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That is one of the most expensive Xmas Tree I know! :)))

 
 By: amanico : December 23rd, 2014-14:02
Have a superb moment in family, my friend. Nicolas

Thanks Nicolas!

 
 By: sanzaw : December 23rd, 2014-16:36
For the amazing review. I do agree that little bump to hide the moon is kind of weird. That said, I think I'm poisoned on the 5110 now. Oh no! ;)