Patek Philippe 5070P: A Collector's Perspective on Straps and Serenity

Miles_151 · 2020-05-29T03:29:07Z

Miles_151 shares his Patek Philippe 5070P and other references, reflecting on lockdown easing and strap choices. Discover community insights on aesthetics and collecting.

Miles_151 shares a personal reflection on navigating the early stages of lockdown easing in the UK, using his Patek Philippe watches as a symbol of hope and a return to normalcy. His post invites readers to consider the role of luxury timepieces not just as objects of desire, but as companions through significant life events. The discussion that follows delves into the aesthetic choices for these iconic references, particularly strap pairings, and touches upon the broader context of the times.

And it is going to continue for a while longer. As we are all having our lockdowns eased slightly I just want to wish everyone a good healthy weekend and try not to over do the socialising.
These beauties are happy to be released from total lockdown also.
M.

Key Points from the Discussion

The original poster reflects on the ongoing need for restraint despite lockdown easing, emphasizing the importance of health and reconnecting with loved ones after months apart.
The 'Honey' strap is identified as Patek Philippe's original intended pairing for the watch, suggesting that the manufacturer's initial aesthetic choices are often the most fitting.
A fellow collector shares a personal anecdote about travel plans being repeatedly rescheduled, highlighting the widespread impact of the global situation on individual lives.
The 5070P is lauded as a 'classic' and 'the right one,' with a collector admitting it prevented them from acquiring a salmon dial 5270, underscoring its significant appeal.
The original poster considers swapping straps between two Patek Philippe references, specifically a pale blue with the 5070P and a salmon strap with a darker blue watch, to explore new aesthetic combinations.
A contributor suggests that a lighter, more playful strap color like pale blue could be preferred over a serious dark blue, or even classic brown/tan options, for the 5070P.

The Discussion

VinnieD

May 29, 2020

this is a solid pair - superb

mrds

May 29, 2020

The salmon for me, please! Best, Daniel

Miles_151

May 29, 2020

I’ll put your name on it. 😉 I am thinking of swapping these two straps over though. I think the pale blue will go well with the 5070p and Salmon with the darker blue???? M.

mrds

May 29, 2020

Gives it a playful character. I prefer this to the more serious dark blue. Or, go classic, to a brown or tan? And yes, please do put my name on it 😄👍🏻

patekova

May 29, 2020

PS - I would give the strap change a try. Best, Patekova

Miles_151

May 29, 2020

But I know what you mean I like the pale blue Salmon combination. M.

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