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The "Perfect 10" 5970P or the "Perfectly Flawed" 5070J?
Hi everyone,
I’ve been a dedicated student of the hobby for over a decade, and I’m finally at a crossroads where I need some community perspective on a final "grail" move.
My wrist is 19cm. For years I have chased what I thought were perfect proportions with the 15300, Panda Daytona, and the Pepsi. I still haunt myself over a 5970J I was offered in Stockholm on my honeymoon. Tony Kavak gave me a deal for $150k, but I passed on it at the time because I didn't want to expose the full extent of my watch sickness to my new bride. The reference has stayed with me ever since.
I am moving toward a two-watch collection. My daily is a 5164A that I have worn for everything from the dental office to Disney World since buying it for $27k back in 2015. For the second slot, I am debating the definitive Patek. I looked at the 3940P, but I am not sure I can pull that off on a 19cm wrist as half of a two-watch rotation. I have also accepted that I am priced out of the 5004P.
The question is whether I go for the "perfect 10" 5970P, even if it means liquidating my 993 Turbo and my modern staples. Or, is there more long-term soul in the "perfectly flawed" 5070J with the yellow gold and black dial?
On a 19cm wrist, does the 5070 case size and dial tension become a strength rather than a flaw? I could trade the 15300, Daytona, and Pepsi for the 5070J and keep the car, but I wonder if I will always be looking at the for-sale ads for the 5970P.
I have attached some wrist shots for context. Appreciate any thoughts from those who have owned or wrestled with these two Lemania icons.
The "Perfect 10" 5970P or the "Perfectly Flawed" 5070J?
Warm welcom here 🙏🏻
I cant help answer your question, but I can tell you that 5970 looks a peach on your wrist
I can only give you my perspective..
Welcome here, first! Tough question. How much do you like the 993 Turbo? How strong are you dreaming about the 5970P?
For me I’d keep the car and get the 5070J
