Patek Philippe

Happy New Year to all. I have a minor dilemma. I purchased a 5170G  3 weeks ago to go with my 5146R and 5110J. For some reason I am having trouble bonding with it. The 5170G does not give me the same feeling as the other 2 Patek references when I wear it. I am not sure why; Perhaps it is because it is my first white gold piece.  I am now considering a trade maybe for the 5159G. I had a 5054J for a decade and really enjoyed the officers case. I like the style of the 5159 and the perpetual calendar is a great complication. I am flying to my AD at the end of the week to take a closer look at a few different Patek references including the 5140G and the 5159G.   For some reason I have not seen may discussions regarding the 5159 in any metal. I am curious why?

I'd hang on to the 5170 for just a bit.

I really should give the 5170 more of a chance. Maybe I will warm up to it.

This is a magnificent and imo a highly underrated piece from pp

Wear it for a while before making any rash decisions as I suspect you will take a haircut on any change over

Julian

Now that I have looked at the picture of the watch on my wrist more , from this post, I am beginning to like it more. I will take a wait-and-see attitude. Plus I don't like big haircuts, LOL.
I appreciate the advice very much.

I agree with the other members that you might want to wait some more time until you make a decision on keeping or switching the time piece. 

and sometimes it happens on the longer run. The latter is of course more difficult to detect.

One point you make really rings true to me. My 3 other Patek purchases, 5054J, 5110J, 5146R, were nearly love at first sight. It took me no time at all to bond with these 3 watches. This kind of instant gratification is wonderful and addictive. This has not happened with the 5170G which is why I am raising all these questions in my mind. I am hopeful that I will grow into the watch and appreciate its subtle elegance over the next 6 months. I will keep it and see how it goes. Seeing the picture of it on my wrist is making me appreciate its beauty more.
I thank you and the other forum members for helping me think through this and arrive at a plausible explanation and good solution.
Happy New Year

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However if it fails to scratch the chronograph itch, have you thought about finding a 5070g to replace it?

And the Geneva Salon very kindly spent a few hours with me putting on all the PC,s. Have to be honest I took one photo of the 5159 and plenty of 5327 blue dial. I think the 5159 photographs well but was underwhelmed in the metal. I thought reading the date was difficult and whilst I like the idea of the retrograde the windows were a bit slitty and to be honest I very quickly moved onto other references.

If you have the 5146 then that is probably one of the easiest dials to read and I would love a PC with a date window as easy to read as the 5146. If you like the classic style of 5140 and retro date then consider the 5496G.

I love your 5170G

I do like my 5146R very much. It is a warm looking reference. I have decided to keep the 5170G for now. I think part of the problem is that this is my first white gold piece. It doesn't "pop" like the rose and yellow gold references. It will take time to get used to it. I do love the feel on the wrist. It sits nicely and fits well under the cuff.
Thanks to all for discussing this with me. I appreciate it a lot.

only in Platinum or rose gold at this time. We may see a G at Basel this year with a colored dial. We can only guess.

could be a disaster for you if you bought new. The watch you seek now is similar. The 5170 is a manual wind so you can use when you want. I would keep it. The demand for them may change as happened on the 5070s.

World time, chronograph and calendar moonphase and each in a different color gold. Like others I suggest you give the 5170G more time for you to come to love it. That said, no reason to keep it if that feeling does not develop. Hope it all works out for the best for you whatever you decide.  Best, patekova

You all are very kind to offer me advice. I agree that 3 weeks is not enough. I will keep the watch and wear it consistently for the next 3 weeks. I studied my collection carefully trying to choose a piece wisely to fill out the collection. I think I succeeded with the 5170G. Time will tell.

Historically speaking it is very rare for a Patek chronograph to have either Breguet numerals or a pulsations track. Usually there is a tachometer track. The white dial 5170G has both. The black dial which is also very appealing has neither a tachometer nor a pulsations track. Of course if you don't love the watch these factors become irrelevant, but perhaps these factors may influence your feelings about the watch. Best of luck in whatever you decide.

The 5170 never meant anything to me. They also decreased the size of the case for no reason.

I thought this watch was a "fine" watch when I first saw it.  The more I've seen it, the more I like it.  I really like the Breguet numerals and the pulsations.  It is very understated, but I also appreciate that.  I favor rose gold, but can really appreciate this 5170G.  My feelings have definitely grown stronger over time.

I flew to my AD this morning to look at a number of pieces including 5270G , 5159G, 5170G, 5270Rand 5140G. I compared them all to my 5170G.
Considering what I have in my collection I think the 5170 has a place. He pointed out that the applied Breguet numerals give the dial a 3 dimensional look. This makes the dial pop more so than the painted Roman numerals of the 5159G in my opinion. . To see this difference in person was very helpful.

I have been wearing the watch all day during my travels and I am warming up to it. I am getting used to the understated elegance of the watch.

I appreciate all the help from the knowledgeable members of the forum. Thank you very much.

I will post a pic later when the service is better

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Returning home from my AD with 5170G on my wrist
Thanks to all for your help making the right decision.