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The King's Speech

 

I have been wearing a 5170 for the past two days. Comparing it to my 5070R I have noticed some of the following comparisons.

- The 5170 is lighter and wears more comfortably than the 5070. That said I do miss the heft and presence of the 5070.

- The new Patek caliber is MUCH superior to the Lemania based one. The hacking seconds and the instantaneous second jump are a joy. However, I am little disappointed in the new lateral clutch gear arrangement. Although it is supposed to limit the "jump" of the second hand on commencement of starting the chronograph, my 5170 seems to stutter similarly as my 5070 sad

- The Calatrava case of the 5170 is an instant classic but it does disappear compared to the 5070 (not actually a bad thing).

- I have no less love for the 5070 after wearing the 5170. The character and feel of both watches are so different that I would be happy with either. However, having both is certainly better wink

I love reading posts about how great or bad or unacceptable one watch is than another. Just as a 130 and 1463 are each special in their own way so is the 5070 and 5170.

The king is dead.

Long live the king.

 

Mike S.

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5170 and her siblings

 
By: winvade : March 8th, 2011-08:55
While many have mixed feelings of this 1st PP's in house manual chrono only watch, 5170 is a piece that we may appreciate it more in metal. Crown winding is so smooth and a joyful experience. I do not hope to change anyone's mind that there is something l...  

I'll take a 5070 any day of the week

 
By: Bruno.M1 : March 8th, 2011-09:07
but that doesn't mean I don't like the 5170 Gorgeous too ! I'll give the 5070 a 99/100 score (would be 100/100 if it had Breguet numbers) and the 5170 gets 85/100 If only that watch was not so expensive, last listprice I saw was a disillusionment ... 53% ... 

Thank you...

 
By: winvade : March 10th, 2011-07:21
Bruno.M1, your 5070R is gorgeous. I too fall in love with this piece but could not find a new one now

They both have their pros and cons

 
By: amanico : March 8th, 2011-10:40
I would sum it in saying that the 5170 is certainly more coherent than the 5070, but this last one is such a genius crook that I love it more than the 5170. Now, I still have to see the 5170 in a different color of metal, and if they could change the roma... 

Yes, Nicolas

 
By: winvade : March 10th, 2011-07:23
Both models have pros and cons. I also agree that arabic numbers and chrono go better than roman numbers do..this is something I wish they change Lange Dato too

There is....

 
By: MiniCooper : March 8th, 2011-11:36
no right or wrong answer.... The 5070 is becoming a legend..... Too big for a traditional Patek, it looks smaller because of the dial game, extremely comfortable to wear, beautiful dial, a movement that will no longer be made.... but too big to wear for c... 

I am drooling

 
By: Watch4Steve : March 8th, 2011-17:10
I am very, very anxious to see 5170 in the metal because I'm sold on the pictures, but my AD has not acquired one yet. 5070 definitely seems to be the favorite, but it didn't work for me. Thanks for the nice pics! Steve

Thanks, Steve

 
By: winvade : March 10th, 2011-07:26
I too changed my mind when I saw the real piece, and hope you would see this real soon too

I'm totally sold on this one!

 
By: Dje : March 9th, 2011-01:37
Hi, Thank you for your pics. I can just say the 5070 is a very beautfiul watch but the 5170 is very beautfiul too and the technical superiority makes me forget the 5070 easily. All that in a much more appealing size for me. I love it. Cheers Dje

Agree, Dje

 
By: winvade : March 10th, 2011-07:28
Sizewise and technically, 5170 may have a plus

The King's Speech

 
By: M Segal : March 9th, 2011-18:28
I have been wearing a 5170 for the past two days. Comparing it to my 5070R I have noticed some of the following comparisons. - The 5170 is lighter and wears more comfortably than the 5070. That said I do miss the heft and presence of the 5070. - The new P... 

truly you're right...

 
By: murcielago_boy : March 10th, 2011-07:09
....the king is dead, long live the king. Having tried on a 5070, I found that it's a piece I could never wear - it's just far too big for my wrists and I find the case size vs calibre size slightly disingenuous. More interestingly I think the 5170 will a... 

not my information...

 
By: murcielago_boy : March 10th, 2011-08:19
.....The salon on Bond St, London told me it WAS and had a 2 year wait lost post approval.

Nice analysis...

 
By: Watch4Steve : March 10th, 2011-08:29
Thanks for the helpful comments. While not an application piece, it was introduced a year ago at Basel and I'm still waiting to see one in the metal! This watch passion can be trying on the patience - for now I just live vicariously through the fortunate ...