Patek Philippe

Hi All: Have been toying recently with revamping my collection. I notice my "casual pieces" don't get enough wear, to wit; several panerais. I do also have an AP RBII rose and RM 11 TI but those are worn more frequently in the casual rotation. As far as "dress pieces," i have a PP5070G and a VC 1921 Historique Driver's. These are worn in rotation almost daily as my profession requires a suit and tie.  I considered the Breguet Traditon GMT in white gold but also wanted to get opinions regarding the 5960P (slate dial) and the 5960R (black dial) as an inclusion into the dress rotation. Thanks!

5960P, because it is cool to have a manual Wind Chrono movement and an automatic Chrono movement from the same brand. I like this idea.

Ruthenium because it is damn captivating. While you  more often see black or blue dials, the ruthenium is top class.

Now, your title suggests me another way... Why not getting another extra fine Chronograph? A JLC Duometre, for example. Not only a fine movement and Watch, but an original one, with its dual Wind concept.

What a pair it would be with your 5070G!

Best,

Nicolas

LOL! One at a time my friend. If truth be told, i prefer the aesthetics of the PP. As far as the dial, rose and blk together are always striking and i love rose gold but the ruthenium is beautiful and versatile!

my vote without a doubt the ruthenium dial for its beauty and versatility. I find it to be the perfect complement to my 5140G for regular wear.

favorite Patek,But I think it tends towards being a casual watch not a dress watch…..

I actually went with the black dial for my 5960P, it does pip the grey and blue to my mind, and will be much rarer too as a nice bonus!

with gray dial and gray blue strap: my favorite choice with calatrava cross.

HAGWE,

But 5960R etc had shorter run, and cheaper. Either way, would go wrong.

Since this post almost a year and a half ago, i acquired a ALS Dato up/down. I am again hankering for the 5960 (gave the 5970r a thought but too rich for my taste) black dial. Is it "too similar to the ALS? I understand the 5960 is on the casual side but does the darker dial dress it up? Thanks again.

....i would go with the black dial. I have had this one on my wrist and I dip think it is quite special. Aesthetically. it has panache. 

...and this is a very good thing as you can really take your time and consider the purchase over a long maturation period.

If it is still there, I guess it's a sign and I must say the black dial is my favorite among the 5960 gold references.

Except that they have both a black dial, I think the 5960 is very different from the Dato, on a comfort level on the wrist as far as I'm concerned as the ALS is not fitting well with my thin wrist, but also the pushers' shape, bezel design, case and, of course, the dial layout.

The best thing would of course be to see one in the metal but maybe that's not that easy for you were your are.

Please keep us informed Rahul !

Cheers, Mark
This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2015-04-24 07:05:43

Here are some pics for reference. You are right, i am a little concerned about the redundancy.