Patek Philippe

Among those I am lucky to own, there is the 5070G, which I could add in my collection in May 2010. It took me 6 years to get it, since the first moment I saw it in the window display of the Patek Boutique in Paris. 

I wrote it many times, it is not the most beautiful chronograph I know, nor the finest, but, a bit like the World Time 5110, it is hard to beat in terms of charm and soul. 

Ok, the case is big, with its 42 mm diameter, but it is not too thick with its 11, 6 mm height. 

Yes, the movement, the lovely Lemania reworked by Patek, reference CH 27-70 is too small for this case, with a diameter of 27, 5 mm, but it is nicely decorated and finished, with its beveled bridges, and it offers a good power reserve of 60 hours. 

Some will say that the subdials are too centered, due to the case and movement sizes, which is true, but... I find it ( the dial ) and them ( the subdials ) totally charming. The brushed decoration gives some elegance to the dial, as well as the leaf shaped hands. 

The step bezel is very much my taste, the nicely integrated crown and pushers too. 

The 5070 has, in my opinion, what the other and later Patek Chronographs don't have... Charm, once again. It has a strong link with its ancestor, the Ref 2512, if you pay attention to the dial, hands, case, bezel and lugs. Remarkable. 

During all these 15 years, love is growing for this chronograph, more and more. Put one on your wrist, and you will see. The magic is here. 

It is one of these rare watches which has the status of an Icon and a Classic. 

At least for me, it is a keeper. 

Happy 15th birthday to my 5070! 

Best,

Nicolas

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