Patek Philippe

Two blue big hitter chronographs at comparable price point

5905:

+
Case with concave bezel
60 min counter
Great heft
Automatic
Platinum
Day/date

5172:

+
Movement/finishing
Heritage
Manual
"Pure"
"Future classic"

What is your take? Recommendations?

Thomas

Picture credit foversta / puristpro

For me it’s no contest. But I have a deep love for manual chronos, so I might not be totally objective. I also prefer the seringue hands. In any case, best of luck in your choice. You really can’t go wrong either way. Cheers, David

For me too, manual chronographs are the epitome of horology.

But still the 5905 is a mighty package for a small collection?

1-0 for 5172 then 😀

I'm guessing "no" 🤩

This is mine

I still see a 5172 in my future...

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Where is JC when I need him?

Patek manual chronograph is hard to beat.

Interesting pattern..

There is certainly a shared DNA between them. + that concave bezel... Sadly the price doubles!




4-0 then

1. Movement, a different level of watchmaking in my view also much more impressive to look at.
2. Proportions of the case (although with they kept it the same diameter as the old watch)
3. Dial is really classic and works so well in person. This is a watch I thought pictures did no justice.

Nice to hear from someone who has seen 5172 in the real world (I haven't).

I think I somewhat disagree on point 2). I find the case of the 5960 and 5905 absolutely sublime, whereas I found the 5170 case a little bit bland (though superb in other areas).

5-0

Thomas

How often you need chrono? How often date, day, month?
WG gets yellow with time, platinum is always platinum.
Best,
Kari

1-5!!

I have use for a chronograph almost daily, because I give lectures and host workshops all the time. It feels impolite to use my phone to check the timing, because I might come of as "distant". Also, I tell the attendees to put their phones away.

Unfortunately, the 5960 was useless for this purpose - it is simply too difficult to read in a whim.

I've heard you argue against WG before, but is the "gray gold" post 2006 not an improvement in this regard?

PS I'd take your special 5170 any day of the week!

Thomas

and the colour has turned a bit towards yellow. The easy way of seeing it is to place the object next to platinum. 

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With a free choice I'd probably go 5270 though

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...and I’ve tried it on. Had I the funds I would jump on it in a FLASH. It is a stunning piece.

Would fit your collection well, Fram!!

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The 5905’s height and diameter are a bit big for my wrist but the platinum is spectacular to look at! I seldom wear my 5930, too busy? The 5270 also spend a lot of time in the safe. Just picked up Lange’s version of the 5170, love the simple, no date layout, and the height and diameter fits my wrist. I haven’t seen the 5172 but it’s similar size and blue dial are a notch up in my opinion!!

Thank you!

I'm a former 1815 chrono 1 gen owner and I completely understand your choice. Movement side is certainly superior. Pushers as well. I prefer a white dial though, that they don't offer for some reason.

Thomas

One is sportier and automatic and other is more classic and manual. Quite different even though similar at first glance.

I would go 5170P personally..... but if choice is solely between these two then I would vote 5905 for its modern look and superior metal. But both are amazing...

I've been waiting for you to weigh in!

I was decided on the 5170P, but I was not able to fund it in time. I think my AD still has one though...

6-2 then.

Thomas

Slim profile and beautiful dial makes it a stunner. Hour markets are tastefully done even if diamonds ...

Good luck choosing!