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A very insightful response. A pleasure to read!
I get that for many (especially Patek collectors) the 5270/1r is a lot. Im somewhere in the middle enjoying the very discrete and quite loud pieces from Patek. So it feels ok for me.
The 5270p hands never bothered me but I will confess that should the 5970 hands have been borrowed, it would have suited the piece with its thin hands better.
The 5270j, well I’m so happy Patek decided to remind us of their roots. Fabulous watch!!
Back in the day I practically hoarded 5004s and 5970s. Many still with me. The 5204 I never even tried on. I’m very excited for the next generation of PCCs but am hoping for a return of subdials aligned at 3/9 o’clock
My favourite 5270s
When I think about what is my favourite 5270, I find myself torn between the 5270/1r, the 5270p and the 5270j. Each expresses a uniquely different character from the other but all three personalities strongly resonate with me. The 5270j came entirely as a...
The bracelet looks like it's built by Rolls Royce...
...nice that the day and month backgrounds match...maybe extend that to the leap year as well. Really special piece.
The bracelet exudes luxury and is so comfortable. Rea highlight for me.
Apertures colour coded to dial is an awesome little bonus!
Great post!
Love my 52701r and 5270p. I am comfortable wearing the P most places but mostly uncomfortable wearing the 1r in public. You?
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My hand to god. My favorite. I have 5270 no chin, white/gray face. Yours is amazing. Thanks
Yes 5270R, 5270P and 5270J are indeed siblings with similar dial/case parentage but very different characters
Like yourself I was surprised but pleased that Patek released a J version (which I assume will conclude the 5270 series). The J is beautifully classic and discrete with its white dial. Your note about Patek recognising its past with this J release is insi...
A very insightful response. A pleasure to read!
I get that for many (especially Patek collectors) the 5270/1r is a lot. Im somewhere in the middle enjoying the very discrete and quite loud pieces from Patek. So it feels ok for me. The 5270p hands never bothered me but I will confess that should the 597...
Thanks for a typically insightful and thought-provoking post, HA (and of course for the spectacular pictures! ;-) I was honestly very surprised too when I learnt about the 5270J...
...indeed an unusual and historically interesting choice, which has attracted further attention to J gold at a critical time when this color is once again starting to gain traction ;-) I won't even go into picking a favorite iteration here....but let me j...
Thank you my friend for the kind words.
I must say, the 5270j was a stroke of genius by Patek. Look at how it shifted the conversation and made the yellow variant of all the metals so respected. Partly because it came last. Hats off to them
It looks superb now ....
and in ten years time it will look just as good if not better.
HA, you have posted extraordinary images of the 5270 1/R plus an insightful analysis, comparison and appreciation of your 3 variations of the 5270! I was wondering
and I hope you don't mind my asking - The 5970 is considered by many to be the absolute perfect modern Patek perpetual chronograph (perhaps the greatest ever). You have arguably the most beautiful special dial examples of the 5970: Since I know you only a...
Dear Patekova, thank you for the wonderful response. Really brought a smile to my face
While I do like to collect the very best, I also have a wide pallet and enjoy collecting watches that I think have their own merits even if not close to being the best. For me, as a lover of PCCs, I had to own at least one of every generation. I wanted a ...
Excuse my grammar and spelling. “Palate” and so forth haha
I also think it’s worth mentioning on the 5970, things like the 24hr indicator and leap year to me are only useful in setting the watch. I’d love to one day somehow see that incorporated on the movement/caseback to free up the dial. Not sure if Patek will...
Dear HA, thank you for your very detailed and illuminating responses. Right before the pandemic started I wanted to add a modern PPC
to my collection. I narrowed it down to 3 choices. 5970 J - classic, warm, beautiful in an almost vintage way and the least common of the 5970s. 5970P - also somewhat limited in numbers (say 500 ish), bold but beautiful and perhaps most important, platinu...
Hi H_A, Thanks for a thoughtful post and the great photos !
You are FAIR in providing equal attention to the different metals, just like a parent to his children The R to me is very attractive and eye catching. How is the heft ?
Thank you for bringing this most interesting thread back to life which was a pleasure to read again! Yet, I also say this with a bit of sadness. HA in addition to posting incredible
watches from his large and well curated collection wrote cogent, intellectually incisive reviews. It is unfortunate that he no longer posts on the forum. Oh well. Best, Patekova
Yeah - thanks Nico
It was interesting for me to read HA’s comparison of the 5270 vs 5970.. I am glad I didn’t hesitate when I had the chance to get my G.
This is such a beautiful watch.
EWC just did a segment on it on their Thursday happy hour segment. It’s so underpriced and under appreciated. The bracelet is amazing. And the dial color and gold just look stunning.