I had the 3970 and sold it after the 5970 came out. I was bothered by the hands (3rd series) and particularly the diameter/thickness ratio. The 5970 I now have is just killer. Everything about that watch is right. For me it may be equaled but never surpassed. Truly a timeless piece.
Great question to which you have already received some great answers. I have yet to see the new PP manual movement, but the mere fact that it is manufactured in-house means nothing to me. Given that historically all watch movements were sourced from outside at a time when Patek was building the repu
I can make an argument that Patek is cleverly using the price of the 5970P as a kind of place marker for its replacement, which Patek will introduce perhaps this year or certainly the next. Regardless of when, the price of this next wonderwatch will inevitably be compared to the price of the outgoin
I very much like the fact that these watches are manual wind. Taking a few moments in the morning winding the 5970 makes me appreciate both the watch and life in general. It harkens to an earlier age as does the watch itself, and it leaves the movement uncluttered by a less attactive rotor. Patek ha
I have owned both. In fact I sold my 3970 to pay for my 5970. On their merits, they should both be "great classics" as they are essentially the same watch. However, like many I think the 3970 is out of porportion. It is still a great watch to own, but the beauty of the 5970 is inarguable. I have not