Patek Philippe Nautilus Dream Watch

yming · 2023-12-29T16:26:22Z

Explore the Patek Philippe 5970g through a collector's eyes. Yming shares why this perpetual calendar chronograph is his dream watch, detailing its design, movement, and community appeal.

yming

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Yming's acquisition of the Patek Philippe 5970g offers a timely reflection on what defines a 'dream watch' for serious collectors. His detailed review, focusing on the watch's wearability, case aesthetics, and movement, provides invaluable insights into why this specific reference continues to captivate enthusiasts. This article synthesizes yming's personal experience with broader community perspectives, highlighting the enduring appeal and unique characteristics of the 5970g.

Hi fellow purists,

I have want to share some good news - recently I pulled the trigger on my dream watch ie the 5970g

I saw one in the past and couldn’t forget about how it looked and felt on the wrist.. so when the opportunity for the right piece came along, I didn’t hesitate.. In my opinion, it’s timepiece which is close to perfect

Below is a short review (and most of it are my personal preference and taste) :

- size and thickness : its perfect for my preference, 40mm x 13mm but wears like a very classical 38mm and doesn’t look overly thick - the case and lugs design pares down the overall size very well, very comfortable to wear too

- case : this must be one of Pateks most beautiful case designs - gorgeous with the flared lugs and curved case sides, ideally I would have preferred the calendar pushers to be neatly hidden but this is not possible with the curved case

- dial : very balanced and harmonious, legibility not an issue

- hands : hr and min hands are leaf shaped and very elegant (the running sec and chrono min hands are subtly leaf shaped too which is a nice little detail), the small leap year and 24hr hands are useful when you need it but they aren’t distracting at all, the discoloration on the hr and min hands gives the G a unique charm

- movement : finishing looks attached to my untrained eyes especially the “y” shape bridge which has inward angles, the size doesn’t look disproportionately small as it has been camouflaged by the decagon display case back, very practical to set with the pusher at 11 which advances all calendar indications by a day (not sure abt the mths advancing together since I have not tried that) - this is where the old lemania trumps the new inhouse despite the latter’s tech advances

Below are a few pics :

About the Patek Philippe Complications Ref. 5970

The Patek Philippe Complications reference 5970 is a specific iteration within the Complications model line. This reference is available in white metal, specifically platinum, and also in rose gold.

The case material for this reference can be platinum or rose gold. The collector notes a preference for platinum due to its weight, exclusivity, and durability.

This reference appeals to collectors who prefer white metals for dress watches, with platinum being a primary choice and rose gold a close second. Its availability in these materials positions it for those seeking specific precious metal options within the Complications collection.

Specifications

Caliber: R TO 27 PS QI

Case: Platinum

Diameter: 41mm

Dial: Black

Water Resist.: 30m

Crystal: Sapphire

Key Points from the Discussion

The white gold (G) version of the 5970 is considered the most versatile due to its ability to pair with various straps and suit both casual and formal attire, maximizing its wearability.
The Patek Philippe 5970 is widely regarded as a 'grail watch' within the collecting community, representing a pinnacle of Patek Philippe's heritage and design.
The author specifically chose the 5970g over the platinum (P) version due to subtle design preferences, such as the shrunken date ring numerals on the 'P' model, and budget considerations.
The 5970's Lemania-based movement is often preferred by collectors over Patek Philippe's newer in-house perpetual calendar chronograph movements, particularly for its practical setting mechanism and aesthetic appeal.
The author found the Patek Philippe 5270 less appealing due to its dial layout, specifically the leap year and day/night indicators, and a less refined lug design compared to the 5970.
The 5970's case design, with its flared lugs and curved sides, is highlighted as one of Patek Philippe's most beautiful, contributing significantly to its perceived wearability and classic proportions.

The Discussion

mahesh

Dec 29, 2023

IMHO it is the best of Patek - a Grail for me & many in the forum. Enjoy in the best health, it looks great on you. Here is a wristshot of our fellow purist with a RG version… Best, mahesh.,

Bob L.

Dec 29, 2023

A spectacular watch! Wear it in good health.

KCLQMULKU

Dec 29, 2023

Arguably, "as good as it will ever get"!

1WatchMan

Dec 29, 2023

Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and pictures 🙌🏻

gary_g

Dec 29, 2023

Congratulations. I hope you cherish the moment of finding it and pulling the trigger. To me that’s the most exciting part! Wear it in good health! I tried 5970g in Vegas at the Wynn in October. They were asking 180k. Which I think is a fair price for it (😜😜😜). But just couldn’t pull the trigger (already spent my annual watch budget several times over in 2023). But I told myself that I would consider it if there was a special event in my life (vs. 5270p salmon).

yming

Dec 29, 2023

I don’t think I have budget for another watch.. not in a long time

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