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When I first heard
about the blue dial 5270G, I was hugely excited due to my affection for blue dial. However, having examined the watch closely, I came slightly disappointed due to the following subjective reasons:
1: That chin. While I like the concept of tachometer, the chin proves too much of a disruption to the harmony of the dial.
2: The blue dial was a bit dull and not as brilliant as the one on 5070P or 5100G.
I'm actually waiting to see the new version without the chin. Somehow I doubt the blue dial would be much different but I'm curious to see how more 'balanced' dial would make up the lack of few 'second' indices around the 6 area.
Failing that, then I might have to go and hunt for the first generation 5270G white dial w/ darkened indices. But then again, given the fact that I would most likely have to hunt in the used market, it would then become another problem of choosing between 5270G vs. 5970G... Decision, decision, decision!!!
Opinion and comparision of the two 2013 interpretations of the Patek Philippe 5270G
Gentlemen, The 5270G-013 (Silver dial) and 5270-014 (blue dial) have been replaced during the Baselworld Fair 2015. I think it'll be nice to come back to these versions to say good bye. First version of the 5270G on the left - Late 2013 two new 5270G vers...
Like the blue one
and the pregnant tachymeter scale does not hurt me. Most of men love their "pregnant" woman, isn't it? ;-))) Nice post Mark, Cheers, Patrickh ...
That's an excellent argument Patrick
I think it indeed deserves to be worn :) Cheers, Mark
5270g-014
Thank you for the post Mark 5270g-014 received a fair share criticism over the last year. I would like to add several details trying to be objective: 1. The blue color on this model looks very different under different light. It is nearly black in a dimly...
Thanks Club. Comments from an owner and lover of this marvelous watch is really
a + and very appreciated, Welcome here. Please share some wristshots to illustrate different blue you mentionned. Cheers, Patrickh
Very interesting feedback
First, welcome on PuristSPro! As for the "empty matter", well it is how people try to express how they feel: some say "empty" when others say "pure and light". On the other hand some may say "busy" while others may like it a lot that way as it is more dec...
Different shades of 5270 blue
Thank you Patrickh and Mark I attempted to capture the blue in different shades - under the sun, different light conditions (it appears as near black sometimes) and to demonstrate how the part of the dial and the hands "disappear" in a dark environment. I...
Quite a very wide array of reflects
I didn't notice that with all the boutique lights. Thanks a lot for sharing these pics ! Cheers, Mark
Thank you Mark for a very nice post.
I like the new 2015 dial version most. However, based on some comments I received from Patek, I have a funny feeling that 5270 will be replaced with something different in the future. This reference, 5270 has not been too successful and it's possible to f...
Time will tell.
Well, this 5270 model has known quite a number of evolutions since it was launched. I don't know yet if we can even call this an evolution or just different interpretations... I think that I would have been very pleased with these versions but if I had to...
Massive but beautiful
That watch really looks big on your wrist. The 5970 seemed to wear a little smaller to me. The 5270 at 39mm would work the best I think.
I have a small wrist...
and my pictures were taken from quite close. I guess this is why it seems massive to you. When I tried them it didn't look too big to me in this 41 case. The 5970 was 40 x 13 mm if I remember well whereas the 5270 is 41 x 12.5 mm: the proportions would ma...
In due time..
Years from now, there will be an article listing the different "versions" of the 5270, with future collectors determining which is more "collectible". We are living it at the present.
The Chin..
It was not loved, nor produced very long. I wonder if years from now, it will the PP 5020 in the making. Personally, I like the blue with the chin. Plus, it's a buyer's market currently for this model.
When I first heard
about the blue dial 5270G, I was hugely excited due to my affection for blue dial. However, having examined the watch closely, I came slightly disappointed due to the following subjective reasons: 1: That chin. While I like the concept of tachometer, the ...
I quite follow your thoughts here.
I found the blue dial a little different in the 5270 than in the 5070 and I think I prefer the latter too? I also perfectly understand the "chin" thing may not appeal to everyone. I thought I would say I prefer the 2015 version if I had the choice but I'm...
thanks of an amazing post Mark!
but for me… 5970P (or any metal for that matter) any day over the 5270. Find it more balanced and proportionate on my wrist. All gorgeous timepieces and hopefully there is something for everyone… !
Thanks Keks!
As I said earlier the 5970 is a very strong competitor to the 5270. It is so appealing and elegant. It also has this historical perfume that makes us proud of wearing it. On the other hand, the 5270 brings this model a little step further in our very mode...
Well I can honestly say....
I don't like any of them and for me the 5270 is a great disappointment. The 5970 was and is a magnificent watch with such old school style and vintage appeal much like the 3970. I had the first dial version of 5270G and did not warm up to it at all and be...
5270 vs 5970
I very well understand your point SF'. I guess the 5970 is a little more looking at the past whereas the 5270 is looking at the future with a purer (simpler?) and more modern look. I don't know how appealing an dfamous is the 5270 to other markets in the ...
Of course....
I remember your 5070J and 5970R picture... Sorry, with all these watches around ... :p