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Sam, we both wish...

 
 By: Gary G : February 1st, 2012-19:13

...that we had those watches!  Who needs photos when you can look at your wrist? smile

Best,

Gary

Well if the day job becomes tiresome

 
 By: hewitgar : January 30th, 2012-06:04
..you can photograph some of my watches gladly!  Awesome job? 

On the positive side I would echo all the comments made, and not repeat them.

The 29mm new movement is a winner visually over the 27mm, no doubt in my mind. The case-back view gives better balance between the relative sizes of the case material and the transparent case back, and the movement fills the view better. I will not be surprised if the finishing is better on the 5270 as well, as you mention 

The PP seal will put me off buying a modern Patek, if the aesthetics of the dial do not. I agree with many here that the 5270 comes off to me as a little sterile compared to the 5970. In isolation, though, I think I will like it, and I am often proven to be neo-phobic. Ask me again in 3 years!

I'm going backwards to older pieces in my stylistic choices rather than forwards with the latest models. I am, clearly, ageing gracelessly!

Gary H

I will happily photograph your great pieces anytime!

 
 By: Gary G : February 1st, 2012-19:15

...and you know that I mean it!  Very interested to read your impressions on these pieces -- and I agree that we should return to this comparison in a few years to see if we are all saying by that time that the 5970 seems quaint...

Best,

Gary G

Great photos and congrats to the lucky owner

 
 By: SJX : January 30th, 2012-07:32

is it who I think it is?

Cheers,

- SJX

Thanks Gary for your report.........

 
 By: Topcat30093 : January 30th, 2012-09:34
I do believe that this must be the 3rd or 4th time that I have said thank you Gary smile

Your reports have been outstanding and this one is no exception.

I honestly don't know which out of the 5970G or 5720G I would have..............If the option ever arose LOL

But I would be more than over the moon with either.

Regards

Tony

The owner...

 
 By: Gary G : February 1st, 2012-19:16

...is both a Purist and a Gentleman!

Best,

Gary

Good post just need to add ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : January 30th, 2012-12:46

5970P

I will ask my friend to buy one right away!

 
 By: Gary G : January 30th, 2012-12:47

More seriously, I'd be more than pleased to do some photo work with one if there are any volunteers -- or would love to see a comparo from someone else that includes this watch...

Best,

Gary G

no losers here....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : January 31st, 2012-10:11
The 5970 has such great balance....it is such an elegant watch. If i was at a crucial business meeting (which I never am), and wanted a classy watch to wear with my suit, then I'd choose a vintage Rolex (LoL)....but in the absence of the Rolly, I'd choose the 5970.

The 5070 is....by far....the ugliest watch here. It is like a gangly teenager with bits that are too big, bits that are too small.... and that combo of platinum with blue-steel dial....well....its just absurd really.... and the coolest watch Patek have made in years in my view. When a watch has faults that make it more attractive, then that is special.

The 5270 is a beauty, but in my view gets bronze medal against these other titans. 

The thing about the 5070P is that the best way to wear it is in jeans and casual shirt. Its that kind of incongruity that meshes with the nature of the watch. It is not a dress watch....that is trying to hard. It is also the sort of watch that i would want to wear if i was going out to Pizza Express with my family. Its the closest thing Patek have to a PN.

ROFL! Excellent and very true description of the 5070!

 
 By: amanico : January 31st, 2012-10:17

I think you perfectly put in words all the reasons which make me love it.

Bravo!

Nicolas

Pizza Express

 
 By: Gary G : February 1st, 2012-19:17

...indeed!  The 5070 is absolutely a Silicon Valley jeans and blazer sort of watch...

Best,

Gary

As usual, amazing pitcures Gary

 
 By: Mark in Paris : February 1st, 2012-08:28

It is quite impossible to capture the real sheen of a watch, but you came perfectly through this here.

I must say I have quite clear druthers for the 5070.

You have spent a day like a kid in a candy shop !

Thanks for sharing.

Best,

Mark

Thanks, Mark

 
 By: Gary G : February 1st, 2012-19:18

Every time I have a chance to work with my friends' watches, I am deeply grateful, for sure!

Best,

Gary

Garry.....WOW, WOW and WOW...your Camera work is Exquisite......

 
 By: Miles151 : February 2nd, 2012-05:32

So is your taste in Wristwatches my friend.......Only one clear winner for me though?????

Regards

Miles.

 

Thank you very much, Miles! But...

 
 By: Gary G : February 3rd, 2012-09:08

...which is the clear winner for you?

Best,

Gary G

WOW!!!

 
 By: mjnoumoff : February 3rd, 2012-08:05
what an awesome collection!!!  thanks for the excellent pictures of these magnificent watches!!

I was very grateful

 
 By: Gary G : February 3rd, 2012-09:11

...for the loan of these pieces from my friend, who has a stunning collection of Patek, Lange, independents, and other brands as well.  The great news for me is that some of my good friends allow me to photograph their watches to chronicle their collections -- they seem to like the outcomes, and I love the challenge and fun of doing it!

Thanks very much for your kind note.

Best,

Gary G

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