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Insured worldwide delivery included · pay by crypto at checkout
The movement inside This reference is built with either calibre. The choice changes the price, the rate and the reserve — nothing else about the watch.
| Base | Seiko NH35 or Miyota 8215, automatic | Swiss clone of the maison's own calibre |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | ±15 to 25 seconds a day | ±5 to 10 seconds a day |
| Reserve | About 40 hours | 55 to 70 hours |
| Balance | 21,600 A/h · six beats a second | 28,800 A/h · eight beats a second |
| Servicing | Any watchmaker can service it; parts are everywhere | Serviced by a specialist; finished as the original is |
| Suited to | Wearing daily, keeping simply, spending less | Matching the reference exactly, and glass casebacks |
The Swiss movement is $50 more. That figure buys the rate, the reserve and a movement that reads correctly through a glass back — not a different watch.
Which we would take. If it is to be worn every day and serviced down the road from you, the Japanese is the honest answer. If it has to survive a loupe against the reference — or the caseback is glass and the movement is meant to be seen — take the Swiss.
The exact base calibre for this reference is confirmed in writing, with the QC film, before anything is dispatched. The two movements, explained
- Ships from the USA
- QC film before ship
- 2-year warranty · insured express
Add to cart, enter your ship-to details, then pay with crypto — or message the desk (replies typically within a few hours, Pacific business hours). QC film usually same day after payment clears — reply GL to ship or RL for another. Japanese +$50 · Swiss +$100.
Before you decide: how we inspect · Swiss or Japanese · what 1:1 means · FAQ
Description
The Patek Philippe 5396 complicated functions chronograph collection watch exudes understated luxury without excessive embellishment. The 38mm case diameter and the gleaming metallic sheen of the round case flow seamlessly along the dial's smooth lines, showcasing the watch's exceptional design and finishing craftsmanship.
【Dial】The gorgeous charcoal gray sunburst dial, with its intricate functions arranged in an orderly manner, looks very symmetrical without any sense of abruptness. The elegant dauphine hands add a touch of elegance, and the details of both the hands and the hour markers look perfect. The calendar window at the 6 o'clock position is clear and easy to read, making it more convenient to read the calendar functions.
【movement】ZF has reproduced Patek Philippe’s Cal.324 S QA LU 24H/303 automatic winding movement, which provides functions such as hour, minute, second, moon phase display, calendar, day of the week, month and 24-hour display. This movement uses 34 jewel bearings, vibrates at a frequency of 4Hz, and can provide up to 45 hours of power reserve.
Annual calendar watches also have an undeniable advantage: they pair perfectly with formal attire. The composure of an annual calendar watch combined with the elegance of formal wear amplifies its charm exponentially.
Specifications
| Reference | 5396 |
| Maison | Patek Philippe |
| Case size | 38 MM |
| Movement | 324 |
| Dial | Grey |
| Grade | Standard |
| Warranty | Two years, mechanical defects |
| Dispatch | 1–2 business days after QC approval |
Any term in this table can be looked up — beat rate, lug-to-lug, amplitude, power reserve — in the glossary.
What you see on the QC film
Macro stills and short film of your exact watch — dial print and lume, case flanks, bezel action, clasp stampings, crown threads, and the movement running. Nothing ships until you reply GL. RL means we swap or adjust first. See how ordering works.
Shipping & delivery
After GL: 1–2 business days to prep, then insured express (DHL, UPS or EMS) another 5–10. Tracking is e-mailed the moment the piece leaves. Packaging is double-boxed and discreet.
Warranty & returns
Two-year warranty against mechanical defects. Unworn pieces may be returned within 14 days or exchanged within 30, protective seals intact. Full terms.
Up close
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Grey Dial 5396 38mm
The dial and bezel under plain light — what the eye meets first is what was checked hardest.
In the metal
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Grey Dial 5396 38mm
Brushed and polished surfaces meeting exactly where the reference says they should.
Off the sweep
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Grey Dial 5396 38mm
Not a studio frame. The same piece, in the room it was photographed in, with nothing tidied out of the way.
The bracelet
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Grey Dial 5396 38mm
Links, clasp and stamping, finished to wear the way the original does.
Another angle
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Grey Dial 5396 38mm
Nothing is retouched; this is the piece as it will arrive.
