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Just for fun: 5070P v 5970P
No science here, but I suspect the 5070 and 5970 polarise Patek Philippe collectors more than any other watches. So, to avoid that polarisation effect, I compare just these two. For fun, how do opinions divide?
I never wear the 5070P formally....only ever with a pair of jeans. The 5970 lends itself more readily to anything.
One was my very first Patek Philippe. The other was my very first brand new Patek Philippe. So, for me, historical watches.
I would have trouble selecting between them.....but, if push came to shove.....and by a small whisker of an edge.....my head and heart take me to the 5070P. I love it like no other 5070. I also love it as my first ever Patek Philippe. More than 8 years now.......
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Considering a Patek Philippe 5070G for 5970G/R trade? Explore collector insights on wearability, value, and the perpetual calendar's daily demands.
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Just for fun: 5070P v 5970P
No science here, but I suspect the 5070 and 5970 polarise Patek Philippe collectors more than any other watches. So, to avoid that polarisation effect, I compare just these two. For fun, how do opinions divide? I never wear the 5070P formally....only ever...
They are very complementary. Cases, lugs, dials, size... I really like the 5970P and its strong black dial.
I also love the king of cool 5070P. The 5970P, as you said, looks more serious. But not less charming. In an ideal world such as yours, getting both is the way to go. With the Vacheron Malte Chronograph, one of the nicest QP / Chrono, in my opinion. Enjoy...
I have to say....
.....i am not looking to add more Chronos now....especially with the 5370 coming in. Had the 5170P not had diamonds on the dial, that would have been a big temptation. The VC is lovely, but I am in a focus phase rather than expansion. With such similariti...
indeed.......
.....that is where i am too. I wouldn't want to make the choice, but if i did....i would play the same as you on it.
I would actually choose the 5970
as it is a better fit on my wrist, but both are equally dream Chronos.
agree with that....
....i don't have the largest of wrists and the 5970, at 40mm, is almost a perfect fit for me. For fit, I would go 5970......but its a 5070P......even at 42mm.....its the Daddy.
Very beautiful watches!
Choosing between the two I would prefer the 5970P because I do not like the case shape of the 5070P very much. Nevertheless both have very detailed and amazing looking movements. Enjoy! Best.
I woulkd take....
one on the left and one on the right wrist Killing duo! If pressed really hard then I would go 5970 only because it is not 5070J Cheers D
i need to discuss this with you....you need to be turned to the darker side on this [nt]
if DV wore a watch....5070P
I can't say.
I own 5070P and would be tempted to vote for that. At the same time crono - QP combination is very Patek and thus special. To make the things even more complicated, let's speculate a bit: References 5170 & 5270 have a much more sophisticated movement than...
uhm....now it gets complicated!!
I take 5370P over either 5070 or 5970, but this needs to be a simple Heads-off....5070 v 5970...... head or heart?
I love complications!
Naturally, 5370P is in its own class. I will get mine this year. But 5070P or 5970P? I do not know. Naturally, 5970P is more complicated but 5070P has a much more interesting case. I would throw the coin. Best, Kari
This is easy for me.
The 5970 in any metal. In the past I would have preferred yellow or rose, but I have fallen in love with your platinum case/black dial example. As to the comparison-I agree with Alkiro that the additional complication plays a part in my preference. But I ...
This one is probably the most difficult choice to make...
Of course I am in total love with both and if I choose one I have the impression to betray the other one . Is it time to draw random and throw heads or tails instead of making a choice ? Nope, by "a small whisker of an edge" as you say I vote for...the 59...
Tough choice! All the better I don't have to decide... ;-)
If I had to I would take the 5970 as I prefer the size and because I am sucker for concave bezels
5970 for me, please.
You know I just love that watch. One Purist let me try it on, and I was hooked ever since. The 5070 is amazing, but I would roll with the QP.
5070 is a fantastic, beautiful, iconic and all around perfect watch coming many years after a long gap at Patek of producing any chronographs; and the 5070P is the ultimate (by far) 5070!
BUT, assuming I had no other modern Patek chronos or perpetual chronos, without a moment's hesitation 5970P. In fact, any 5970! For me, a Patek perpetual chrono is the ultimate representation of the brand. And 5970, casting aside considerations of histori...