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The 5070 is a bit of a cluttered mess in my opinion, especially considering how large of a watch it is. The subdials at 3 and 9 are too big (especially compared to other more beautiful 2 register chronographs like the 1463 or 3 register watches like their perpetual-chronographs), and the cut off numerals (3 4 8 and 9) don't allow for much negative space on the dial. I think the remake of the VC Cornes de Vache suffers a bit from this too (subregisters are a little too big IMO). Then again, this is partly a reflection of my taste for a simpler and more open dial like the 1463, 2499 and 3970 PCCs, and the 1980s VC Les Historiques chronograph which, IMO, have the proportions right. I do love the hands on the 5070 more than the 5170 though. I would be glad to own any of them, of course, but when I was choosing between these pieces, I passed on the 5070 for these reasons.

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All superb no doubt!

 
By: Mike H : March 7th, 2021-10:17
I also vote for 5070G, still thinking about mine... (I mean my ex )

What lovely 5070s!

 
By: patrick_y : March 7th, 2021-10:49
Always nice to meet another friend with similar tastes!

Better imo...

 
By: JBP99P : March 7th, 2021-12:24
that white faced iteraction with Breguet numbers is a gem!

Better IMO

 
By: Spartacus : March 7th, 2021-14:35
The 5070 is a bit of a cluttered mess in my opinion, especially considering how large of a watch it is. The subdials at 3 and 9 are too big (especially compared to other more beautiful 2 register chronographs like the 1463 or 3 register watches like their... 

Thank you for your very kind compliment, my friend!

 
By: BigAppleBill : March 7th, 2021-13:12
For such a seemingly monotone dial, the 5070G’s subtle textures and layers catch the light and reveal a brilliance of design. Patek did an excellent job with this one! Photo was taken with an iPhone and admittedly I could have done a better job at dust re... 

Fair point and always a good idea

 
By: Spartacus : March 8th, 2021-10:49
To the OP, my comments were a little blunt and out of place because I didn't read your thread title carefully to realize these were your personal watches; I meant no offense. (My wife lovingly and inoffensively thinks my Pateks are "slylistically challene... 

Arg...

 
By: Alfihar : March 7th, 2021-22:07
Not mine but one of my favorite PP À chrono, à compax look and a PP... A dream watch Best Ø ...  

Thx for all the friendly comments

 
By: cayenne1200 : March 8th, 2021-06:26
My friend is really, really happy about his new 5070 even though he had to let go a bunch of nice Rolexes for it. Talking about the "star" of this group, dear Nico, it´s a very difficult decision imo. All 3 models have a character of its own. One day I pr...