Patek Philippe

Released during the "bigger is better" days ,the 5170 is a watch that was definitely ahead of its time.


I always liked this version with the Breguet numerals and the pulsation scale.



Lots have been said about the movement : I still feel that this has a gorgeous architecture...



...and is very well finished when looking close.

A keeper for sure!  Love the breguet numerals...nice design touch!

Congrats on having her in your collection!

(Though on the right day you could convince me of the original J with the applied Roman XII)

First PP manufacture caliber chrono. Breguet numerals. Size. Pulsation dial. Beautiful movement with just enough decoration to make it interesting but not so much that it looks too ornate. It was hard to follow 5070 (which I love but it’s too large for my wrist). But this watch really did it.
One of my regrets is not getting this watch in rose and black. It was offered to me at 24% off. I know. Unheard of today. But I couldn’t afford it at the time. If only there was a Time Machine…

for no other reason than to purchase watches (!)

And ever so sleek 

The applied brequet numerals look fantastic with 3D effect !

But with a very slight touch of green.

thanks for sharing with us 😊

Most important is to control light and reflections.