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Introducing Patek Philippe Perpetual Minute Repeaters Ref. 5304/301R and 5374G
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Introducing Patek Philippe Perpetual Minute Repeaters Ref. 5304/301R and 5374G
The Low-Down
In addition to the new high jewellery Nautilus, ladies minute repeater and a beautifully engraved Ellipse, Patek Philippe dropped another pair of minute repeaters, the classic and restrained 5374G and the absolutely showboating 5304/301R. There is no doubting the quality of these two new references, but it’s a startling reminder of just how different two perpetual minute repeaters can be — even if they come from the same brand. Let’s dive in.
IMHO
First up, the 5374. Not only is this 42mm white gold number a minute repeater — it’s also a perpetual calendar. The deep blue grand feu enamel dial is a wonderful expression of Patek Philippe’s restrained classicism, with applied Breguet-style numerals and a traditional perpetual layout with a moonphase at six. On top of that, the case is everything you want it to be with a refined concave bezel and recessed satin-finished flanks. The calibre is the R 27 Q, powered by an off-centre gold guilloché mini-rotor and featuring cathedral gongs for the minute repeater. This particular restrained design was initially released in 2016, but back then it was dressed in platinum and black enamel. In white gold and blue this watch is still absolutely charming (or is that chiming?)
Tech Specs
Patek Philippe Ref. 5374G
Case and dial: White gold, 42mm by 12.2mm, not water-resistant. Blue grand feu enamel dial. with applied Breguet numerals and leaf hands.
Strap: Shiny dusk blue alligator with foldover clasp.
Patek Philippe ref. 5304/301R
Case and dial: Rose gold with decorative white gold inserts, 43mm by 13.3mm, not water resistant. Set with 58 baguette diamonds. Sapphire dial.
Strap: Shiny black alligator with fold-over clasp set with 22 baguette diamonds.