Independents

It begins with two gentlemen picking up the 5970P.... The 5970P has a very stark look, almost un-Patek in its colour scheme. It is a handsome watch nonetheless and the platinum case gives it a nice heft that Pateks tend to lack. Then we see the rare pair ...  

Had the opportunity to wear it for a while at the Basel fair in 2000 or 2001 and can't forget it. What a WONDERFUL timepiece to me. It was a RG version and Mr.Halter himself showed me that beauty. A very unique watch IMHO. Thanks for sharing. Vte PS: Ooop... 

Congrats to the owners! This message has been edited by SJX on 2009-08-11 08:10:56

It has certainly opened my eyes to grail-level rarities beyond PP! Of course the question is who will be picking up the other two...?

That's a great pair of great pairs. Seems like these two gentlemen have very similar tastes in wristwatches!

Fr.Xavier...  

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More here: ahci.watchprosite.com Fr.Xavier

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Those who can love at the same time ( and own, of course ) a 5970 P and a V.H are many... You forgot the 3rd pair, my friend...The Collectors! And they may be more interesting than the watches the show on your post! Best, Nicolas

Thks for sharing

I love the platinum version alot more than the RG one now. More subtle and strangely beautiful These owners have GREAT taste. *CL

Love the 5970P's And the Vianney Halter Antiqua are very eye catching.

5970P's on the bay.

Very attractive pieces there. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the brilliant pics..... rare indeed!! Is there a story behind the difference in crown sizes in the Plat Antiquas?? Or are the pics deceiving my eyes.... or my eyes deceiving my mind... whichever...

in that one has yellow gold studs on the crown while the other has white gold studs. - SJX

I must say that next to the Antiqua, 5970P becomes really boring and truly outshined. Both does exude strong classic vibe though. *CL