Introduced at BaselWorld 1998 , the Patek Philippe Ref. 5070J-001 was inspired by a 46 mm aviator's split second chronograph , which can now be admired at the Patek Philippe Museum . As this variant of the reference 5070 is the initial one and also the on

Huge congratulations. The J is the closest to the original source of inspiration, the 2512. What a wonderful quartet! Best, Emmanuel

The link with the 2512 is strong indeed. Great reinterpretation of or homage to this piece of history. Best, Emmanuel credit: hodinkee & antiquorum

You know I am not the biggest Patek fan here. Well there are some vintage Patek I would love to own, and much fewer moderns. In fact, less than ten modern Patek would make me dream. Among them, I am lucky to own those I wanted to get, and a bit more which

Ca. 1950s jumbo split seconds Ref 2512 which resides at the Patek Museum. As the first 5070, the J also being based on such an incredible historically important watch makes it even more special. Super nice watch you have! Just as interesting there was a t

Ref 2512:

You know me, I am a white metal guy. So personally, I would hesitate between a white gold or a platinum version. BUT, sometimes, the case / dial combination is really eye catching. This is the case, I think, with the 5070J. The black dial yellow gold case

The modern era: After a hiatus of nearly 40 years (the production of the ceased in the 1960’s) Patek Philippe launched its reference 5070 chronograph. The new reference certainly caught attention with its outsized case at 42mm- huge for 1998. The dial to

My review of the PP ref 5070G By: : November 24th, 2017-20:24 The Patek ref 5070 chrono was initially offered in two metals, yellow gold in 1998 and white gold a few years later. It was to be the last of the Lemania based chrono movements with a new in h

The Patek ref 5070 chrono was initially offered in two metals, yellow gold in 1998 and white gold a few years later. It was to be the last of the Lemania based chrono movements with a new in house movement the 29-535PS to be used in the new chrono line, t