Review: The New UK AAA Replica Patek Philippe Chronograph Ref. 5172G-010

Swiss replica Patek Philippe and the chronograph wristwatch go way back, but it wasn’t until 1998 that the modern-day chronograph references that we’re familiar with began production. The Ref. 5070 is a cult classic that’s highly sought after today. Its 42 mm diameter may seem normal today, but back in the late 1990s, it would’ve been jarring. The Ref. 5070 was one of the last 1:1 fake Patek Philippe references to be fitted with a Lemania-based movement (part of the reason why the watch is so coveted). The last of the Ref. 5070s were made in 2009 just as the manufactory began switching gears to introduce the Ref. 5170. In contrast to its girthy predecessor, the Ref. 5170 is elegance incarnate. The Ref. 5170 is sub-40 mm in size, features luxury replica Patek Philippe’s in-house Calibre 29-535 PS, and has an ultra-clean design – perhaps too clean. Where the Ref. 5170 gained in refinement, it lost out in character. The Ref. 5070 has always been deemed the more charming reference because of its more elaborately designed case, dial and movement. In 2019, the Ref. 5170 calls time on its status as resident chronograph wristwatch and passes the baton on to the Ref. 5172. The Ref. 5172 is the culmination of what high end replica Patek Philippe has learned since the Ref. 5070. It combines elegance with character and is, in a way, the answer to the question, “what if the Ref. 5070 and Ref. 5170 had a kid?”.

The Case, Dial, and Hands
The case of the new Swiss made fake Patek Philippe Ref. 5172G-010 is rendered in white gold, just like the Ref. 5172G-001 that came before it. At 41 mm x 11.45 mm, the Ref. 5172 is well within contemporary watch territory. It is a departure from the sub-40 mm sizing of the Ref. 5170, perhaps to appeal to younger clientele. Even the case design is far more nuanced, embracing retro- over classical-styling. The most obvious changes can be seen on the lugs and chronograph pushers. In the former, the UK best 1:1 replica Patek Philippe Ref. 5172 favours a more ornate design in the form of Art Deco-inspired, double-stepped lugs. The chronograph pushers are a nod to the Ref. 1463 from mid 20th century, Patek’s first waterproof chronograph watch. Monikered the “tasti tondi” or “round buttons”, the Ref. 1463 featured the same pump pushers with sunburst grooves on the pressing surface now found on the Ref. 5172. These vintage elements result in a case bursting with personality.
For the Ref. 5172G-010, Swiss movement fake Patek Philippe has upped the ante by fitting it with a rose-gilded dial, or more fondly known to the community as the salmon dial. The brand knows that the salmon dial is like a cheat code that turns any Patek timepiece into a siren song; what better watch to implement it on than the Patek Philippe Ref. 5172 copy for sale with its retro styling? Everything else on the dial remains unchanged save for the colour of the hands and applied numerals – now in charcoal grey – as well as the colour of the print, now in black for contrast. The best parts of the dial (apart from the colour) are the syringe hands and the tachymetre scale, both of which add to the charm of the watch tremendously. The best quality copy Patek Philippe Ref. 5172G-010 is paired with a shiny brown alligator leather strap, giving it a more refined look than the debuting model in blue.

The Movement
Driving the Swiss movement replica Patek Philippe Ref. 5172 is none other than the 270-part, 33-jewel Calibre CH 29-535 PS. This familiar hand-wound calibre also powers the Ref. 5170 as well as two other ladies’ references, the Ref. 7071 and Ref. 7150. It has a respectable power reserve of 65 hours while operating at a 4 Hz frequency. The Calibre CH 29-535 PS is a horizontal clutch, column wheel chronograph. The movement is protected by no fewer than six patents covering innovations pertaining to toothing profile, engagement depth and self-regulating zero-resetting hammers.
If there were any doubts on the Patek Philippe Ref. 5172 fake for sale when it was first released, this new salmon dial variation has effectively erased them. It’s hard to imagine how the brand plans to top this given how coveted salmon dial Pateks are. Something like a yellow gold variant, as a next step, would make perfect sense for a retro-inspired watch such as the wholesale copy Patek Philippe Ref. 5172, but yellow gold replica watches for sale (continue to) struggle to gain popularity in this modern age. The only way up is perhaps to go the nuclear option: non-precious metals. But we digress. There is no doubt that there will be plenty of attractive dial design/case material permutations for top quality fake Patek Philippe to tinker with in the coming years. Some will look better than others, but one thing’s for certain: the Ref. 5172 will continue to be a leader – like its predecessors – with its refreshing design, modern movement, and brand heritage.