Patek Philippe

Without any doubt, the Patek Chronograph 5170 was one of the stars of the 2010 Basel Fair. Its reference number may suggest it is the successor of the 5070 and it is actually the case because: it is the new handwind chronograph of the brand after all. But...  

to have a shot of the 5070 and 5170 side by side frofron/back/side? I have always struggled with the 5070 for some reason but solely from the net pic, the 5170 appeals.

I've been told from a reliable source that the teeth in the gears of the 5170 are slanted, much like the gears in a car transmission are slanted. They are slanted to provide traction and wear benefits to the watch. I also heard (from the same source) that... 

Hi, You should have a look and a read there: patek.watchprosite.com / The calibre is the same! Cheers Dje

Alas, I always hear all my details and facts on PuristSPro first. Even though I didn't absorb all of it in the first read. Especially when there were six innovative new patents, each one more interesting than the last. Thank you for bringing this back to ... 

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Patek fans get a lot off superb posts the lasts weeks ! Thank you !

Hi Francois-Xavier, Thank you for your post. I'm really in love with this watch. Even more, I'm tempted! I love the classical look, I find the proportions ideal for me, I'm amazed by the calibre technical prowess. I'm wondering if that watch could not be ... 

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and to see it compared to its closest rivals is a nice revelation.To tell the truth,when I first saw pics. of it, the dial left me a bit cold and it also looked a bit too sterile and even though I think the 5070 dial is a bit quirky it somehow stirs my em... 

seeing this watch in such crystal clear, beautifully taken photos... I am actually less impressed with it than I was before... perhaps the excitement of Basel fed the warm but not hot feeling for the watch before... The warm has given way to lukewarm.... ... 

I am with you on this. I was really hoping the 5170 would set my heart pounding......that sort of "gotta have one of those" feelings. It just didn't. I saw it at Basel, but rather than stand lovingly looking at it, I found myself oggling teh Tudor Heritag... 

Nice report of a great watch. From the caliber point of view it is just a marvel. Technical innovation great finish. Great work ! The design is perfectly balanced, a pure Patek. It could be perfection, but there is something missing imho that you already ... 

The problem is that it replaces the 5070, so it takes time, or better, we need time to be used to its new aesthetics, as the 5070 was a reference we " lived " with during almost 12 years. I answered that it is an elegant watch, undisputably... Still, I pr... 

for a very interesting post..... I found the comparison chart very useful..... the choice amongst them is quite difficult..... cheers

the time and effort of all who compile all of the information and bring it to the forum for everyone to see. I feel like I'm mooching when I view these posts because they are so well done and I've not done anything but look and sometimes put my 2 cents in... 

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