Patek Philippe

Hello everyone, I wanted some advice on a potential new acquisition. I saw the Patek 5170 g - 010 at a boutique in Dubai a few days ago and tried it on. I don't own any Patek's in my collection and have debated between this and the 5712 steel. I like the ...  

but in the end, just pick the one that you like best.

One of the most beautiful chronographs on the market and the first Patek with an in-house chronograph mechanism. In my humble opinion, any Nautilus doesn’t come close.

This is one beautiful Patek. Go for it! And simply let some AD's put you on the list for a 5712 and you can decide in 5 years yes/no when the call comes (if it comes at all) ;-)

In a way its a good thing I will have time to think about it when and if my name does come up

The combination of complications is quite unfitting for a diving watch on paper but in real life it is an absolutely stunning piece. The 5170 is the best base chrono so far from Patek but collectors did not welcome it like its predecessor, the 5070. If yo... 

My thought process is getting clearer now. Thanks

Appreciate the feedback - I am at the stage where I am looking for pieces that appeal to me aesthetically. Of course I don't want to lose to much money on a watch, however ensuring that it is something I love to look at is imperative.

It's one of my grails and I will pick it over the nautilus too

The 5712 is an stunning piece, extremely versatile and comfortable on the wrist. I really love it and would always recommend to buy it. But to me current market price is simply too much.

But you must buy what sings to you. Best Reubin

Have made several mistakes in past ignoring my gut.

The only recurring complaint I’ve heard on this 5170 is that it may not be the most legible, the polished Breguet numerals may blend into the black dial a little too much in certain light.

I believe Count de Monet was right in sharing that the 5170 (in any models) is lacking in love by the collectors. And here are what I have gathered from reading the past comments on the 5170: 1. YG Roman marker version - the Roman version doesn’t really f... 

I have this watch and like it a lot. I wonder if in five or ten years if it will be thought of much more favorably, just as the 5070 was. Production run of 5170G black was not long.

Appreciate the view points expressed above. I did look at the Lange 1815 chrono however I did own a standard white dial 1815 a few years ago. I don't have any patek's in my collection and had my eye on the 5170 for some time. I did see the 5170 in the sho... 

I like the above written comments a lot. First, you have to decide yourself if it is about collecting or wearing, if it is about value (creation) or having a smile on your face while looking to your wrist. The 1815 or Dato is always a good alternative. Bu... 

I wish I could have all three at this time.. The 5712 will take time as I just got put on a list. I really do like the look and feel of the 5170. I tried on the 5170 P a few months ago however I love arabic numerals. Will be sure to post once I pull the t... 

Will have at least one more year in the lineup. Thomas

I’ve had tow AD’s tell me that are not getting any more 5170P’s, it’s being discontinued. There may be some left in stock but they are gong away...Jim

I tried this on a while ago. Whiles its a beautiful watch arabic numerals are for me.

as was said above, the piece is difficult to read (at least for me). i prefer the 5712A by far. if you want a hand wound chrono and if future value is of some importance for you then you should rethink the 5170P - inspire of the baguette markers. if you f... 

Patek manual wind chrono has a beautiful movement if you look at the other side of the dial. I hope you had a chance to look at the movement when you were at the Patek AD>

In fact I spent a lot more time looking a the at movement. Absolutely beautiful.

I had one. Sat a little too flat on my wrist. I went with 5270 a little more curved. Fit better.

When I chose my first PP these two were my exact same options. After a not so long search (both pieces were almost available in stock at any AD back then) I tried them both on and I had to choose the one. With my love for complicated horology I pulled the... 

If no other factors (besides aesthetics) play a part in your decision, I would prefer the 5170. Resale and collectibility concerns I would take 5712.