Costa (aka Connie)
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Patek 5170G vs 5140G
I have a first world dilemma. I am trying to choose between the perpetual calendar and the chronograph. I like a watch that is a little under the radar and has a reasonable mass on the wrist. I currently own 5146R and 5110J. Do you have any suggestions on ways to make the decision?
Here are pics of my 2 watches and the 5140G I tried on at the AD a few months ago.
Thanks very much,
CB 
Patek 5170G vs 5140G
I have a first world dilemma. I am trying to choose between the perpetual calendar and the chronograph. I like a watch that is a little under the radar and has a reasonable mass on the wrist. I currently own 5146R and 5110J. Do you have any suggestions on...
5170g
There is some charm in having a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar but since you have an annual (5146) I suggest going for the 5170G, the black dial is my first choice. Cheers. Beautiful 5110 btw.
Thanks Jon.
You make a good point. A chronograph would be a good addition. I do like the fact that it is a hand wound movement.
I am..
...on a similar trajectory: 5146p then 3940g so next for me is a chrono. If you desire reasonable mass, I would suggest the chrono, but mainly because I\'m still not sold by the 5140 (versus 3940). Whatever you do, enjoy!
Thank You Chimaera
I now understand your thought process and others in this forum. Your collective experiences and horological wisdom is staggering. I will be buying the 5170G. In the meantime, I will evaluate the 5140 vs 3940. At first look it seems like the 3940 is more p...
i would vote 5170G
I like both 5140G and 5170G a lot, but the 5170G is more different from what you have already in a number of ways. Manual movement as opposed to another 240 which you already have in your 5110. Different size and feel on the wrist. A classic chrono like 5...
Considering you have an annual calendar.
I think the chrono you should get to expand your collection. That will be the 5170g. The cal 240 is a gem of a movement but you have a 5110j which has that movement so to get the pc 5140 which has the same base movement would be redundant. But that's me. ...
Thank you Geross
I really like your line of reasoning. I have decided to get the 5170G. It is the perfect complement to my collection. In the future I will consider the 3940J as my perpetual calendar. Thanks to all for their opinions. It was very helpful.
PP Perpetual - my $0.02
Can't go wrong with the PP Perpetual! I'm not a huge fan of "dressy chronographs" - seem a bit out of place to me. PP Perpetual is a MUST (if that's the level of our collecting) Either choice would be a "Killer" piece though
what about 5070, Since you like
to have some presence on the wrist , can't think of a better alternative than that
5070 is beautiful.
Great looking piece. My AD does not have one in stock. I like getting my Pateks from the same AD. I have done so for the last 2 pieces.
Yes amanico is right but that shouldn't stop you
form getting it; i think the 5070 is the best watch in PP line up under 100k; I rather have a 5070 than a perpetual calendar. Not counting Perp calendars Chronos, of course, thats a different league bro. As far as 5170's imho its a catch 22, because the m...
Tough choice!
Between the 5140G and the 5170G, it is a tough choice. A perpetual calendar and chronograph would add nicely to your existing collection. Perhaps you will add one now and add the other later. As you know, the 5140G has been discontinued, so it will be har...
Thank you all
I have decided to go with a 5170G. I like the fact that it is a hand wound movement which I do not have. I like the size, mass and thickness. It will complement my 5110J and 5146R very nicely as you all have pointed out. Also easier to come by compared to...
