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Patek Philippe

5960/5070

 

I own both watches. IMHO the 5960 is a substantially undervalued watch in terms of the functions and it being in a platinum case. Also, the demand for it is extraordinairily high, IMHO more so than for 5070. But, if I could own only one watch of the two, it would be the 5070 (especially in white gold). Aesthetically, I think it is probably the nicest looking watch in the entire Patek line. It actually reminds me of some 1940s/50s Longines chronos - similar dial and case style. The Longines was very large for that time (38-39mm approx.). Until the 5070, I thought that among chronos from a strictly aesthetic point of view, such Longines was the apex. (No, I never owned one - I'm pretty much strictly a Patek guy - but I always appreciated it.)

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5070g vs. 5960p?

 
By: doublesix : February 1st, 2007-05:25
Why does the 5070 seem to be more desirable by PP lovers than the 5960p? From my vantage point, it would seem that the 5960p offers more in value. It is platinum, has more than one complication, is automatic, and has a PP movement. The 5070 is manual, has... 

CH 27-70

 
By: Bruno.M1 : February 1st, 2007-09:56
the CH 27-70 movement from the 5070 is 10 times nicer than the inhouse 5960. I, and probably others too, prefer a manual wind for such a piece and not an automatic. Look at other top chrono's from Lange, Breguet, Dubuis, VC, ... they're all manual. The ca... 

another opinion

 
By: autowind : February 1st, 2007-19:12
I own both a 5070G and the 5960P. I actually like the "warmer" more casual look of the 5960P. I also think the 5070 looks a little too big - or out of proportion. However, can't disagree wtih the comments on the movements.

agree with all statements above, but

 
By: WatchFan1 : February 1st, 2007-21:03
but given the choice between the two - I find 5960 more attractive and a tremendous value (also when comparing to 5070)...although IMO these watches are somewhat apples and oranges - despite being both Patek chronographs. 5070 is such a beautiful classic ... 

agree with WatchFan1...

 
By: hatcho_bori : February 1st, 2007-21:52
both models are attractive so it's very difficul to say which is the "better" watch. but as for demand, there's far greater demand on 5960P. IMHO this's because: 1. simply 5960P is only 1 year old whereas 5070 is 8. 2. due to its size, there's limited num... 

Comparing 5070 with THIS... ??

 
By: jellybean : February 1st, 2007-21:49
I have read many post about patek 5070, i do agree that this is a stunning watch, in terms of looks and its chronograph, and not forgetting its a Patek Philippe. But has anyone thought of comparing a 5070 with a vacheron Chronograph ?? What sets these two...  

Is this a vintage Vacheron or a historique chronograph?

 
By: CL : February 2nd, 2007-09:41
I can't tell from this angle. I love the vintage chronograph and I do think it is better than the 5070.As for historique chronograph, I find the pusher too square and 'cute' and that disturbs me alot.Otherwise, it is GORGEOUS !!!Overall, I thin the 5070 i... 

It only shows...

 
By: SuitbertW : February 2nd, 2007-05:38
...that categorizing only tells a small part of the story. Hi Wilson, first, your introduction may be misleading - at least I don't have any hard facts of orders or even sales for both models - and going by "visible" attention for this or the other model ...