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Both are great watches!

 

I like the 5170P very much and you are right that it has a mesmerising dial and the diamond markers are very discreet. But for me personally, there is little competition if compared with a 3970G which I love. Firstly, it is the right size compared the the 5270R for example which is a great watch with probably the most attractive patina on its dial but at 41mm, it is a tad too large (for me anyway). I like my watches small, the smaller the better and I have little doubt that I am in a minority here. But see how the movement of the 3970G fills the case back. Yes, it is a bit on the thick side but if you choose the G, you are also choosing the rarest metal because more 3970Ps were sold than Gs due to the small price difference between the two.


I think 3970 remains good value while the 5170P is actually readily available and selling quite reasonably on the used market denoting that its RRP was perhaps on the steep side. Value to me is an important consideration when buying a watch and one can get an excellent Lange 1815 chronograph or even a datograph for a similar price as a Patek 5170. Lastly, I would like to say Patek is famous for its perpetual calendar chronograph and the 3970, 5970 and 5270 epitomises what Patek is all about.

All the best in your decision!

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5170P Vs. 3970G

 
By: coz : February 28th, 2018-06:29
Good am Purists, I was sniffing around for 3970s lately but I started looking at the 5170P and the dial looks amazing. I’m more of a 5070 Lemania fan historically. I know there a million pros and cons for both of these references but I was curious if anyo... 

5070. & 3970.

 
By: Miles_151 : February 28th, 2018-06:36
For all the reasons stated so many times before. M.

Have a feeling the 3970...

 
By: enjoythemusic : February 28th, 2018-06:41
The 3970 had it's time in the spotlight, and now it's dimensions and thickness, plus small face, work against it. Still, at around $60k for the 3970G it might be worth a look. Any more than 60 and i'd pass. The 5170p might be the better long-term hold, if... 

Between the three.....

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : February 28th, 2018-07:40
.....5070, 3970 then 5170P. 5170 last because I just don't like diamionds on the face of a dial. If it didn't have the diamonds, then it would come in second for me behind the 5070. I think the 3970 is a lovely watch, but, its not one I would buy because ... 

Agreed

 
By: coz : February 28th, 2018-07:48
I agree completely on the 3970. I find that I can make a checklist on a piece and it may check every box but at the end of the day it has to have some magic!

Both are great watches!

 
By: sham1 : February 28th, 2018-08:58
I like the 5170P very much and you are right that it has a mesmerising dial and the diamond markers are very discreet. But for me personally, there is little competition if compared with a 3970G which I love. Firstly, it is the right size compared the the... 

My preference is the 5170P

 
By: 1WatchMan : February 28th, 2018-09:54
I'm not a diamond guy at all, but I tried it on once and it's to die for! But it depends on what you are looking for, what the purpose of your purchase is. I don't see a right choice here, all three are great watches, extremely different but with o couple... 

3970EG

 
By: coz : March 20th, 2018-09:51
Good afternoon, Thank you for the responses on this. I found a mint 3970G with a black stick dial and I'm happy to report that I bought it! It should be another week before I pick it up so I'll save my impressions for then. Best regards

how?

 
By: thomaspp : March 20th, 2018-10:00
Can you mention those two in the same sentence?! 3970 is a masterpiece.