Patek Philippe 5396R Video Review

[magnusthegreatable]

Not many accessories symbolize wealth and power as strongly as watches do! I actually just purchased a beautiful Movado watch for 1/16 of the actual price on ebay!

Hate to ramble on, but if you type "MOVADO ESPERANZA MEN'S BLACK MUSEUM GOLD" in the search bar on ebay.com you will see what I'm talking about! The seller is cheap_video_games and his watches are UNREAL!

Type "MOVADO ESPERANZA WOMAN'S BLACK MUSEUM GOLD" for a deal on the female version of the watch as well...YOU WILL BE SHOCKED!!

[tephndo]

"cousu a main": hand-stitched in french, and yes, 5396's come with an alligator strap, as do it's nautilus equivalent the 5726A (same caliber) and the 5205 (same caliber too but, in this last case, without the fold over clasp) and every single patek with a leather strap, I believe.

[kraskata2012]

i bought one for 200 dollars

[Rubensproperties]

must see site rsequityventures view it!

[skadoodlez]

stunning watch, from one of my favorite brands :)

[zippyfred]

Nice watch but here's a couple of video tips for ya.

Try holding the watch STILL rather than massaging the camera lens with the watch . Also try white balancing before you record and a reflector between you and the watch (I know you might not figure this out).

[breitlingsource]

@zippyfred I'm sorry sir, your tips will come in handy. I like to massaing camera lenses with my watches though, so it might be a while before I get to doing this :)

[nextbestrockstar]

yeah, id rather keep my tens of thousands of dollars. its a fucking watch, get over it.

if i was gonna waste my money on a watch, id go TokyoFlash. at least then you have a cool conversation starter "hey, what the hell is that on your wrist?" "oh this old thing?... um... i have no idea."

[NancyPelosi1954]

I absolutely love the turn of the century technology and architecture style, stunning.

[RevBuck]

This is one of my favourite models, the day and month side by side is very nice, much better than most of the other annual calendar models which have the two windows at an angle. The best looking model IMHO is the limited edition version 5125 made for german retailer Wempe

[RevBuck]

those are blued gold hands. I should know:) Its a secret oxidizing process



[elenchus]

Fantastic watch, but I can't help but think Breguet and Vacheron offer substantially better value in the prestige watch category.

[wung97]

You bought all of these watches?

[wung97]

patek philippe is the best watch brand ever! (Depends on movement)

[chronomax1]

You said that you "sized It" for your uncle. It's a leather strap on a deployant. Would you not just move the stud from one hole to the next? Maybe It's because you dont want to use any other hole but the one that fits your uncles wrist. Im thinking this Is no average leather strap, nor timepiece.

[breitlingsource]

@chronomax1 That's exactly it.. I did not want to use any other hole but the one that fits his wrist. Brand new watch and strap, popped it out of the sealed plastic - didn't want to ruin the perfection! Also, when pushing it on the hole it requires some force and bending/manipulation of the strap.

[licicaviki]

Antoni Norbert Patek (1811 – 1877), Polish pioneer in watchmaking and a creator of Patek Philippe & Co.Veteran of November Uprising 1861 against Russia during which he was wounded twice. In 1832 he was engaged by general Józef Bem in organising an evacuation route for Polish insurgents through Prussia to France. On May 1, 1839 in Geneva, Antoni Patek together with another Polish immigrant Franciszek Czapek established their manufacture producing watches.

[UltraViolence14]

damn i want

[tahoe350]

He's pretty happy with the watch; I would be too! LOL.

[TuriTiago]

It looks very simple...

[KKR3107]

Beautful watch!!! How much does it cost?

[dmana3172]

@KKR3107 That patek philippe watch cost over $10,000.00. :-(

[KCL000000]

@dmana3172 Actually it cost over $30,000.00 :-)

[dmana3172]

@KCL000000 My God, that's alot of money! Well... I have to win the lottery, or go rob a bank to buy that watch. Lol :-P

[Whahli]

@KCL000000 jesus if i bought over 500 of those i would be broke

[thehotsixer]

you got ripped off, I got a timex at walmart for 15 bucks that keeps more accurate time! and i dont have to worry about breaking or losing it, I will just buy another one.

[93JonnyM]

You will probably never love!

[kt8911]

r u a watch seller

[pagani20]

awesome watch

[richfilmswales]

is the case machined out of a block of a solid block gold?

[RedFox10375]

"and making rich ppl spend their money, instead of just letting it sit in a bank."

you said it not me.

if you put the watch in a fire proof safe i could understand.

but wearing 42,000 worth of watch?

surely if you just nick it or scratch it you've potentially lost 10,000 quid.. or more.

[Cujucuyo]

@RedFox10375

A scratch will not diminish the value of a watch, it all depends on the demand for the specific model, material of said model, and other certain attributes; either way, most watch freaks won't sell their watches, I don't sell mine for example. If you're buying one of these watches it's for yourself, and you won't be thinking about resale value at all.

[lolcat23]

the money is already spent when someone buys a watch for 42 clams, ppl have already gotten their saleries from it. so what he does with it i dont give two shits.

[dragonaire007]

First thing you'll notice on a great watch is the silky smooth movement of second hand. This watch should have an above average bph. I have an automatic watch but it is not as smooth as that.

[zanzoken123]

Although a high bhp is usual present on most higher end automatic watches, bhp doesent have to correspond with the quality of a watch. Some very good watches beat at lower bhp.

[dragonaire007]

True, because that's the way it is.High bph watch needs more maintenance than an average bph watch. This includes lubrication because of the faster moving parts. However, they are more accurate because it divides time into finer increments. This is like the sports car of watches wherein a Ferrari , though it performs a lot better, will have more maintenance than a Honda Civic.

[bowcapp]

while watches with a 36000 bph are rare (from what I know, only Zenith's El Primero mvmnt and a few Grand Seikos have them), they are not necessarily "better" or more expensive than its slower-beating counterparts. For instance, Tag Heuer uses ETA movements that beat at 28800 bph while A.Lange&Sohne's watches beat at either 18000bph or 21600bph. Moreover, IWC's 7-day power reserve movement also beat at 21600bph. So, there isn't really any correlation between beat rate and quality or exclusivity

[bobbymonks1]

@bowcapp not necessarily better? what are you on? The El Primero movement, especially the chronograph, is regarded as the best mechanical chronograph movement ever made. designed in the 50's started selling in the 60's and is still made today.

[bowcapp]

@bobbymonks1 The El Primero is more accurate ( the chronograph can measure up to 1/10th of a second whereas a typical valjoux7750 is only able to measure up to 1/8th of a second) BUT does not mean that it is superior in all other aspects. I've personally handled my friend's Zenith Defy Open, while the El Primero is amazing, I wouldn't dare call it better than the movement found in Patek 5960 or the Lange Datograph.

[bowcapp]

@bobbymonks1 Furthermore, any watch aficionado will tell you that a faster beat rate is not always "better" especially when you take into account the non-technical factors such as level of finishing, decoration, durability, prestige, etc. Not hating on the El Primero, in fact I admire it but I am just saying that just because it is faster, doesn't mean that it is "better" than everything else on the market.

[ithicaplasma]

Very true, in the 70s Logines created movements in the 30,000 bph range which are higher than any other watch maker. The problem with high beat rate is it tends to wear the parts faster. So yes high beat rate does not equal quality.

[mukatuna]

Is there any real benefit or purpose to having moon-phase in a watch?

Time and date are useful features to have in a watch. But moon-phase, surely that's got to be a gimmick.

[punkyswhips]

moonphases and perpetual calanders represent the pinacle of high watchmaking no gimicks there

[blokonja]

Ask any respectable werewolf if they find it useful.

[PIGSYMAGICC]

holy crap !

[sharkfriend]

dude... its real... thats a fuckin expensive watch... how much? 32.000?

[keisuke880806]

Incredible watch! Hope I own one!

[1dagsvliegjes]

Thanks for this review about this amazing watch!

[pete5668]

how do you set the moon phase, call nasa?

[Diorama42]

look out the window, dipshit

[pete5668]

down boy!

[hotdognobun]

It fake!! Sell it to Me..HeeHee

[teeringzooi]

It is true both the Lange 1 Moonphase and Glashutte Original PanomaticLunar are exquisite watches. My pref would go for the Lange 1 purely as it is thinner by approximately 15%. On the other hand, the Lange 1 is not yet automatic, and this is what I admire. Tough choices ;-)

For the Datograph, I have had the chance of holding one. Looking through the back sapphire just gave me chicken pots. It is a remarkable piece. It seems so deep with all the layers. I hope you get the chance of seeing one.

[teeringzooi]

Nice to see in the background the "Glashutte" logo. In glashutte they make very nice watches too... A Lange & Sohne, which in my opinion will be better and go beyond Patek in the years to come... Germany is good at it.

[Macrosoup]

I agree! Glashütte Original and A Lange & Sohne make even more impressive watches than Patek in my opinion. My favourites must be the Glashütte Original Panomatic Lunar or the Lange 1.

[bowcapp]

Yes, A.Lange & Sohne is definitely up there. I like the Lange 1 and the Datograph...though I don't own any of em, I think they are really impressive watches. Too bad not may people appreciate it just because it's German. I hope Breiltingsource will do a review on the Datograph

[lolcat23]

not at all, Patek has waaay to much history and prestige to be able to be outplayed by Lange, i love lange and glashutte watches. They might even do better watched the patek. but that doesnt always matter. since history and collectability sometimes matter more.

[azaas]

@lolcat23 ... patek developed its first completely inhouse movements in the 30's ... before that they used to step on other manufacturers' movements such as JLC's. Sure compared to Lange has much more history and certainly more prestige, but to be honest i can't really say that the difference is as vast as you think it is. Anyway, to end this all i got to say is that in the contest Chronometrie 2009 PP failed to enter and compete against JLC and AP ... and that right there tells a lot!

[azaas]

btw let us not forget Patek's idiotic move to "march" against the Geneva Seal ... and because i won't even bother to explain why this is bad and what hides behind that move and the "press whore" way they announced their intentions, you might wanna think of it a little bit on your own. Anyway not trying to bash PP or anything like that! But if you ask me i'd get the Lange Double Split Chronograph over any PP Chrono out there every single day! But hey that's just my opinion ;)

[lolcat23]

The truth doesnt matter in the eye's of the collectors. Allmost everyone you ask will say that Patek is the "best" watchcompany, ofc i dont agree at all(Gruebel forsey, JLC etc etc). So the fact alone that "everyone" says pp is the best, it is the best. Normal collectors dont have the knowledge of how to see difference or the instruments to measure it. so the reputation alone is almost enough to keep the reputation alive.

[azaas]

Well the fact that the whole population of Earth believed once that the Sun rotates around the Earth wasn't enough to make it truth! There are two kind of people who are willing to spend that much money on a watch. Those who do it just cause they can afford to do it, and the Connoisseur or the WIS as we like to call ourselves. And to be honest i couldn't care less about the " truth " of the best group ... But what i have to give PP is that they try their best to live up to that reputation

[azaas]

anyway nice talking to you mate ;) Gonna go back now and awe at my JLC Master Compressor Memovox ;)

[azaas]

btw i meant the truth of the first group ... not the best * mental typos ftl :P

[lolcat23]

What "WIS" or connaisseur's know i have often found painfully wrong, so i take little faith in the knowledge of those that call them selfs "Connoisseur"[hic]. Like i explained in the last comment, most of the ppl buying this type of watch dont have the knowledge of HOW to measure the quality of a watch. so they will never find out if Lange is in fact better or not. Not to mention, 42 thousand dollars isnt much for watch, even those buying watches for half a million dont know how they work.

[azaas]

bah i guess i have to give you that ... some of the most stupid things i've heard in my life about watches came from people that i expected would know better .

[bowcapp]

wow! simply stunning! Patek is definitely among the best if not the best.

[xclarryx]

"it looks pretty good on my 6 3/4 inch wrist."

dude, this watch would look good on ANYBODY'S wrist.

[Powerjonne]

@xclarryx Can younger people also wear these you think? Or only 40++?

[italomagic1]

@xclarryx You are so right. This piece of perfection would look good on anyone. Just imagine the attention this thing would get ya!

[roxtar10870]

@italomagic1  The same kind of attention that $100 bills hanging out of your pockets and a giant sign that says "rob me" would get you.

[starkm2001]

extremely expensive but extremely hot

[Rublo8370]

This is by far the best watch you have ever reviewed!!!

[italomagic1]

@Rublo8370 One hell of a classic watch that will definitely appreciate in value. Truly amazing timepiece. It's very unfortunate that almost all of us will never afford to own a Patek. Then again dreaming never hurt anyone.

[Kingphisherboy82]

how much was that watch?

[greyhall1]

I think the Patek 5396R lists for just under $43,000USD!

[Kingphisherboy82]

holy shit this guys gotta be rich as hell

[lolcat23]

not really, basicly anyone willing can get a watch in this price range. sure, you might have to sacrifice A LOT to be able to, but its not unreachable. lets talk about watches that cost 10 times this price. Then it becomes unreachable for most.

[auxmike]

You forgot to mention the winding rotor on those is solid gold.

Nice job, congrats to your uncle!

[bobbymonks1]

@auxmike All Patek Philippe automatics have a solid gold rotor, due to the consistency of the metal they can be reproduced identically time & time again

[fredo51]

I would trade a kidney for that watch, no question.

[jiji45]

Beautiful watch. Hope to own one someday.

[mishadah]

amazing

[davidinfo13]

nice

[thewatchery]

One of a kind watch.

[azaas]

that was an amazing watch :) The movement on this one is pretty sweet and overall a great watch!!!

ps:Am i the only one who noticed the Glashutte logo in the video??? :P

ps2:See through case back is a must have for every PP watch.The decoration on the movement and the finish that they perform is one of a kind ^^ Great video and thank god you finally had a HQ version -_*

[miclb28]

Nice and in HQ! Next you need HD ;-)

[lt00000QMUL]

Great review, as always! It is nice to see you review a PP, especially one of their most beautiful annual calendars too! Keep up the great work!

[radicaledward40]

wholly shit on a stick! I have a calatrava from a long time back. Its manual wind in yellow gold and a very plain dial. Mine was given to me in my godfather's will. Your uncle has a really great piece! Hope its passed on for generations to come!

[mogando25]

sweet! and now in HQ!!!

[rousp1]

Beautiful watch!

Your uncle must be a happy man now!

[richfilmswales]

what's the retail mate?

[breitlingsource]

$42,000US

[caz0101]

seriously what do you an your uncle do for a living? were all dying to know :)

[Niggarachi24]

You know what? Our Breitling guy must be in some porno industry or somethin'... That's where he earned all that mad money to buy these fancy watches... LOL!

[caz0101]

this guys so cool you just know hes never going to give it away haha

[swiftyhahaha]

i guess it runs in the family lol... nice watch

[richfilmswales]

$42,000US big ones lol. thats pure class.

[willpardy]

they usually appreciate in value so it really isnt a waste

[RedFox10375]

yeh but 42,000 for a piece of metal. as finely crafted as it is, just stupid decadent excess.

[lolcat23]

it is? how about employing hundreds of ppl, keeping the interest in watchmaking as a profession alive. and making rich ppl spend their money, instead of just letting it sit in a bank.

Is it still stupid and excessive?

[bobbymonks1]

@RedFox10375 jealous much?

[Anoon]

why?

[Whahli]

@breitlingsource oh snap, how do you afford that?

[kibaNV]

@breitlingsource

holy shit...

[DOOMcal1ber]

@breitlingsource i don't want to sound dumb, but is this swiss made? and did you buy it?

[breitlingsource]

@DOOMcal1ber Yes - it is Swiss Made, entirely - and by hand in Geneva.