My first Patek Philippe - Calatrava 5227

Jan 21, 2015,11:54 AM
 

Well, it's taken a while but I finally decided to buy my first Patek.


I felt it had to be a Calatrava.  I like automatic watches with sweeping seconds.  This one really spoke to me with its officer caseback yet thin enough to tuck under fitted shirts.  Would have done without the date, but it is close to perfection to me.. I like it a lot!  

As im a techie guy, cant leave a post without some accuracy stats.
After settling in for some weeks, the watch is accurate within 0.5 seconds per day.  It seems to be a little bit slow on my wrist, then gains a little bit overnight - essentially compensating overall.  Beats even my JLC master geo - Im impressed.  Well within the -2/+3s range promised by Patek.

Overall a very happy purchase so far. smile























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congrats...

 
 By: heimo : January 21st, 2015-12:04
to your first PP, it is a beauty I like the 5227 a lot. Best B

Superb

 
 By: Starman : January 21st, 2015-12:40
Hi Jon, Many congrats on this outstanding watch. This for sure would be my first Patek (someday....), though I would opt for the WG version. I share your love for these three hand birds with sweeping second hand. Wear it in good health and don't hesitate ... 

First calatrava

 
 By: geross : January 21st, 2015-19:18
Congratulations to you. Its a beauty , wear it well. Very nice , wise choice for a first pp. Cheers Geross

Congrats to your Calatrava

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : January 21st, 2015-22:55
It is a beauty indeed. Hope the journey in the watch world goes on for you. Best Moritz

Congrats, this is a very nice entry ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : January 22nd, 2015-00:20
into the world of Patek Philippe. Be warned, it may be addictive :-) Wish you lots of pleasure while wearing it. Oliver

Congrats on this......

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : January 22nd, 2015-01:07
it is a stylish watch and like you, I also love the thinness of the case. Nice choice for first Patek for sure.

good choice on the 5227 !! Very stylish...

 
 By: GLau : January 22nd, 2015-09:21
lugs!! Must look really good in the metal !!

Big congrats! I love the 5227 in RG!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 22nd, 2015-19:47
Saw it in the metal once and almost pulled the trigger... But the price was a deterrent for me (lacked watch funds then lol). The hunter back and cream lacquered dial are to die for. Great choice and wear in the best of health and joy! :) Cheers Robin

Congrats... lovely in rose gold..

 
 By: chuck19 : January 24th, 2015-08:11
.. and I really like the hunter back... wear it in good health. cheers !