Patek Philippe

Can someone please explain why the 5270g is twice the price of the 5960g ? Is the price difference justified on a technical level or is it just esthetics? 5270g Perpetual calendar Chrono (30min) Moon phase Day night indicator Manual wind 5960g Annual cale... 

But 5270 is part of the high end range whilst the 5960 is part of the generic range of PP. As far as I know, the level of finishing is different and the complexity of the perpetual calendar mechanism is also higher than 5960. In a nutshell, to explain the... 

... are on the two sides of the movement: the front side of 5270 is much more complex as it has the perpetual calendar. The read side is much more refined as well. Also, you can see it better as no rotor blocks the view. I like the more 3d like case/dial ... 

If you compare with 5905P! Thomas

A QP is inherently harder to make, assemble, decorate by hand (and requires a lot more math). Perhaps 100-300 pieces per year (a guess). An AP of this ilk is a great machine, to be sure, but is serially produced, so easier to produce. Most likely 600-1200... 

I find it hard to believe that perpetual calendars are significantly more difficult to make and assemble. The original 5035 had almost 100 more parts than the 3940. Even if true the movement components & assembly labor is probably a fairly insignificant p... 

Not just a matter of value, but also client expectation. Basically the Patek 5960 has a vertical clutch automatic chronograph movement, designed to offer superior technical performance and be easier to assemble and service. The Patek 5270 has a manual win... 

to the issue of money. It simply kills the love.

I'd love to get a 5270R/G Ultimate piece! 究極の一本！

Most people don't have millions of $ to spend on watches so the question of relative value is completely legitimate. At least that is my opinion.

Connoisseurship, ownership and collecting is about much more than price and who sells what. Price and seller references tend to overwhelm the other more subtle, though equally important aspects of the aficionado experience.

But yes, twice the price is a bit too much, still... Best, Nicolas

2x is too much. then again maybe PP would just increase the price of the 5960G if it reads this thread.

As much as I love the 5960 it’s unfortunately not very popular since it’s very visible in many ADs. That or there are much more of them produced.

Dial made for only one year. It is by far the most comfortable watch I own and the 12 hour chrono function comes in handy...Jim