Replica Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5396G-017 PPF Factory Moon Phase

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PPF Factory Patek Philippe 5396G-017 Replica Watch Review

Among the dress watches with complex functions produced by Patek Philippe, it is a rare case. It is not a calendar with perpetual numbers and obvious pretence, nor does it simply pretend by showing off its heaviness like a Calatrava. It is an annual calendar watch which strikes a perfect balance between being overly complicated and something you could wear every day. It’s understate and refined, so it is really hard to copy it. What if the dials layer, font proportions, or the logic of the function windows is just a little bit different, the whole watch becomes instantly suspiciously fake. So is this PPF Factory replica watch one of the more daring ones among the annual calendar watches? Below, I will look at it to you like a real collector.

Is It A GOOD Navy Blue Gradient Dial?

This dial is really its soul. The true blue isn’t a flashing bright blue, it is more like a trustworthy, deep blue, more so at the middle, less at the sides. This gradient navy blue will change colors when the light hits it. It’s pretty magic. The PPF factory Patek Philippe 5396G – 017 Replica Watch adopts a cool, deep blue that is neither bright and glaring nor purple. There’s a bit more brightness in the middle and goes darker on the edges – it isn’t an even black. Under natural light, it has a little bit of depth on the dial, it’s not just a flat blue But compared to the real thing, the PPF factory’s gradient depth is a little rougher, but it is already a quite good replica, will not make you feel cheap at a glance. The biggest problems with annual calendar watches aren’t too many functions, it’s that there are too many functions lacking in grace. The placement of annual calendar window is key: The day and the month are mirrored on either side of the dial, and the small seconds as well as moon phase take center stage. PPF factory has done a conservative job with the window sizes; Day and Month windows are well placed and about same size as the original window, not too large. It is also very similar to a true piece, no print font looks. The thickness is also very close to a genuine item. Overall, the dial is not messy, it’s also not overloaded with too many functions which is really important for an annual calendar watch.

How are the moon phase position and texture?

The moon phase dial is a main highlight for an annual calendar watch, if the moon phase pattern looks low-quality the watch would look worthless. PPF’s this moon phase watch is positioned properly too, the window size is about right, not too tilty or crooky. Moon is very clear, but to be honest, it is different from the genuine one in details, and replica watches often have such problems. But at normal wearing distance, it looks fine, not strange, and not clearly fake. It’s that kind of watch that you can notice the difference if you look closely but it still works well enough on a daily basis. Patek Philippe dial’s essence is simplicity. Font is light weight but doesn’t appear as blurred. Markers should have 3D but not much. This watch from the PPF factory has proportionate baton markers that give a decent sense of depth, like being attached rather than pasted on. Hands have proper length, the hour & min hands have balanced proportions, and the small seconds hand does not look short. In sum, its overall tone is very quiet, without any unnecessary embellishment—it is of such a quality.

Do the case lines resemble the white gold exterior?

The genuine item is 18K white gold; replicas can’t use real white gold, this needs to be obvious. The PPF factory is on a stainless steel base, the white gold is electroplated and not ordinary bright metal. Electroplated white gold also has the advantage that the color is slightly cooler and softer and does not have the grayish color and luster of regular steel. Water-plated steel is also more wear-resistant. You can see there is a clean white replica watch, it is not too flash or glaring. Case lines are also very neat and clean and lugs have a natural curve. Not too round. For a dress watch, the size feels more contemporary; at 38.5mm, it’s not tiny either, thanks to the clean dial, it doesn’t give off a dominant impression. This PPFG factory watch has a moderate thickness, 11.2mm for an annual calendar watch is just fine. Paired with an alligator leather strap is also quite comfortable on the wrist and not top heavy. If your wrist is more than 16 cm, this size is fine.

How is the movement made with the see-through case back?

The genuine watch is using Patek Philip’s best movement, the 26-330 S QA LU 24H annual calendar movement. And of course, there’s none such things as exact replicas. The PPF factory uses an extremely cloned version of the stable auto movement with a slightly modified case back. From afar it seems fine, but anyone who knows Patek Philippe movements can tell the difference. But the true allure of these watches is never the case back, but rather the entirety of the dial’s overall elegance. Annual calendar watches are few and far between, very few people understand what annual calendars are, most people just think their watches are fancy and pricey. The PPF factory’s version does pass the style test. With the proper attire & occasion, it won’t look replica watch, and it feels more of an understated, high-end dress watch. Dial looks very elegant, proportions are moderate, it feels complex but not oversimplified, for people who really want to try the Patek Philippe experience.