msimhamb
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Some pictures of my just acquired 5140G
I have not posted pictures before, so please pardon my poor attempt at conveying the elegance of this watch. The restraint of this watch is a perfect counterbalance to the drift towards large ostentatious watches over the past decade. The flow of the curves, the thinness of the case, the beautiful shape of the bezel and the barely protruding crown all contribute to the coherence of the look.
I plan on getting the supplied solid caseback engraved and inlayed with a map of the world with dots indicating all the places we have been fortunate to live in and experience.
Please enjoy the pictures.
Beautiful understated dial. Very legible considering all the information displayed.
The clasp is artful, but too loud for my taste. It will be replaced with a tang buckle.
My poor attempt to capture the subtle texture of the dial construction.
Advice needed - 5170J vs. 5140G
I'm looking for help from this forum on deciding between a 5170J chronograph and 5140G perpetual calendar,. My current perpetual calendar collection includes a GO navigator, Moser perpetual, UN GMT +/-, IWC WG Port perpetual, JLC SS Master Control perpetu...
If I owned what you have listed and had the choice of
the two Pateks, I would choose the 5140. I like chronographs but the perpetual is my favorite of the two complications. Either will more than address your primary factors.
I have both....
But if I can choose one as a regular daily wearer 5140G . This watch is by far my favorite. I also travel a lot and usually wear a 5130R, 5134R, or a Lange TimeZone. The 5170J is awesome, but I enjoy more looking at it then wearing it.
5140G as a daily wearer
it perfectly fits the job of a daily wearer, subdue and classical. 5170 is not my cup of tea, I'd rather go for 5070 if you want a classic chrono. If the choice is between the 2, I will go for 5140G. If you choose between 5140 and 5070, it will be a tough...
Another vote for the 5140,,,
Coming from someone who doesn't have a perpetual. Patek to me is still a strong dress watch company.
Thanks all for your comments....
I was leaning towards the 5140G and your comments cemented it for me. I picked up the watch this afternoon and will report back in a few weeks if my very favorable first impresssions hold up. Thanks again for helping me make my decision!
two entirely different watches
I would go as you did with the 5140. The 5170 is more a special piece after you have the core collection.
Some pictures of my just acquired 5140G
I have not posted pictures before, so please pardon my poor attempt at conveying the elegance of this watch. The restraint of this watch is a perfect counterbalance to the drift towards large ostentatious watches over the past decade. The flow of the curv...
If you have to ask ....
Between 5170 VS 5140 ..... pick 5140 ! People loving 5170 and chronographs -as i do- don't ask , they pick 5170 ... BTW : 5140 is great too .