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Vouching for the 5170 with Breguet (don't forget the intoxicating movement with lateral clutch)

Wearing it today under a long sleeve and love sneaking peeks at the dial throughout the day just to see those applied numerals. Feels like I'm getting away with something naughty because it's such a hidden treat to possess. Classic architecture. Best, Rob
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By: 02acs
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Robert65
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Breguet numerals sold me on the 5170

Case is under 11mm and pleasantly wears larger than the 39.4mm diameter. Although you're asking about the G (and I have the R) you should be able appreciate the applied Breguet numerals from this macro shot. Best, Robert
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By: 02acs
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Robert65
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Some nice choices...

you are considering. I really like the 5170G-001, it'll look less dressy with a more casual strap. I'll look for the first series in WG if I go for the 1815 Chrono. The VC Malte Chrono PT CEP is a great alternative too. I owned those three but sold them t
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By: 02acs
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Robert65
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I tried it on at a Patek boutique in Lausanne last weekend, with this exact same strap.

And I must say it was magic on the wrist, it has a je ne sais quoi quality to it that its successor (the 5170 with breguet numerals, which I own and love) does not possess. Maybe it has something to with the positioning of the subdials or the more "classi
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By: amanico
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amanico
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This is an interesting one. I have owned the 5960G, currently own the 5172G-01 and have tried on the 5170G and the Lange 1815 Boutique Chrono extensively. Here are my thoughts:

1. 5960 - loved the pushers, dial layout and colour scheme, but over time two things bothered me: thickness and the fact that it was doing too many things at the same time. Do one thing and do it really well. Manual chrono > auto. 2. 5170 - lovely breguet
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By: 02acs
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Robert65
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advice needed - 5960 vs 5172G-010 or 5170G-001

Good evening all, I need some help with a relatively unimportant problem. I recently acquired a JLC duometre chronograph in the original yellow gold and am absolutely loving the finishing on it. That, and just maturing as a collector, has caused me to thi
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By: 02acs
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Robert65
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Great choice, but I still can’t decide between salmon or navy.

To my eye, this reference stands as a most accomplished expression of the chronograph tradition, gracefully drawing upon the lineage of such emblematic models as the Patek Philippe Ref. 130, whose clarity of design established the canon; the Patek Philipp
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By: Clueless_Collector
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EDJA
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Looks like we have a tie...

I love my 5170P.
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By: amanico
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amanico
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My favourite non-Nautilus and my favourite chronograph. Ok top of that you have best version of the 5170!

You’d be amazed how good it would also look on a rubber strap. My 5296 on rubber strap:
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By: Robert65
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Robert65
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