I was lukewarm on this one until I saw some live pics and video from WatchAdvisor...absolutely stunning! [nt]

Mar 29, 2019,07:53 AM
 

No message body

  login to reply

Comments: view entire thread

 

Patek Philippe 5172G Chronograph

 
 By: Miranda : March 20th, 2019-12:55
A new white-gold case and blue dial The first chronograph of classic architecture for men endowed with a movement entirely developed and manufactured by Patek Philippe, Ref. 5170 (2010) appeared successively in yellow, white and rose gold, and in platinum...  

Nothing new what? [nt]

 
 By: Thomahof : March 20th, 2019-13:08
You mean the syringe hands? Very nice touch IMHO.

I was talking about the case. [nt]

 
 By: Pour le Mérite : March 20th, 2019-13:13

Second that. [nt]

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : March 20th, 2019-19:34

Also agree...

 
 By: NoH : March 21st, 2019-12:52
...though of course have not had the 5172 on the wrist...so could be open to having my mind changed. All the best, Niall

After contemplating for 24 hours..

 
 By: Thomahof : March 20th, 2019-13:07
(takes some time let this one sink in) I think it's an absolute killer. The sportiest pure chronograph ever produced by Patek... I hope the case is thicker to allow for the mm increase, but this looks good. Thanks for the review, Miranda. PS. Some amazing... 

Nice but a 5170P nicer. [nt]

 
 By: Passionata_george : March 20th, 2019-13:10

Nice but a 5170P nicer.

 
 By: Passionata_george : March 20th, 2019-13:10
and 5070J is the nicest;-)

Agreed

 
 By: Thomahof : March 20th, 2019-13:15
Seems the stepped lugs are a nod to the 5070?

waiting for some live impressions and wrist shots.

 
 By: nafetS : March 20th, 2019-13:11
Not displayed at baselworld?

Great. Can't wait :-)

 
 By: nafetS : March 20th, 2019-13:54
It's the Most interesting new piece for me

It's growing on me...

 
 By: vitalsigns : March 20th, 2019-13:13
...over the course of 24 hours. Still not fully convinced, but I'm starting to like it more. Is it 42mm? A bit too big IMO... I initially disliked the round pushers, and would have preferred rectangular pushers...but perhaps that would not have looked goo... 

Agree

 
 By: Thomahof : March 20th, 2019-13:19
The blandness was always the 5170s problem (sans the P)

Also..

 
 By: Thomahof : March 20th, 2019-13:21
It's 41mm not 42

Yes

 
 By: Thomahof : March 20th, 2019-13:17
Luminous!

IMHO I think PP is

 
 By: mahesh : March 20th, 2019-13:20
slowly moving from the ‘seriously classic / dressy’ to more ‘youthful’ take on the chrono - May be the blue makes me think so ?! I like this but somehow 5070 sings to me more... Best, Mahesh.,

5070 was not very formal either?

 
 By: Thomahof : March 20th, 2019-13:26
I think this one has flaws that we will learn to appreciate, much like the 5070, and as opposed to the 5170 that was flawless, but lacked a bit of charm

flawless? are you joking?

 
 By: ruudvan639 : March 21st, 2019-01:41
In same sentence you say it flawless and that it lacked charm. oooerrr? diamnonds on markers make it very unisex and not surprise that many women like this more than men. grey market prices for something produced for so little period show just how flawles... 

Sorry

 
 By: ruudvan639 : March 21st, 2019-04:44
not sure what problem is. Poster makes his opinion and was making mine. his opinion seemed quiet extreme so why can i reply? flawless is quite a comment so why can't i have my view?

Right

 
 By: ruudvan639 : March 21st, 2019-07:03
It may be language but to my thoughts the comment was naivety so i wanted too ask if the poster was young and without experience. I see that the poster has talked much about how perfect the watch is but still doesn't have even though saying he would. so s... 

Yes, in my eyes it's a bit "cold"

 
 By: Thomahof : March 21st, 2019-08:16
Except for the P which has x factor. Just tried it again at my AD less than one hour ago. A huge dream

Overall a very modern chronograph

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : March 20th, 2019-13:26
Clearly aimed at a younger audience, to me. Calfskin instead of aligator, white contrast stitching and 41 mm are not made fully classic again by using syringe hands. However, for modern Patek fans it will be a desirable piece.

Syringe hands

 
 By: Thomahof : March 20th, 2019-14:37
For a doctor's watch makes a lot of sense 😀 They didn't go for the pulsometric scale though!

I like it, but . . . .

 
 By: M4 : March 20th, 2019-15:07
. . . at $73,000??? It makes me appreciate this one (at 1/3 the price) even more. M4 ...  

;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 20th, 2019-15:18

And that one is better finished! [nt]

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : March 20th, 2019-15:39

Definitely! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 21st, 2019-00:52

My thought exactly, I own

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : March 20th, 2019-19:41
The Montblanc with the Minerva movement/blue dial /SS and it is hard to beat. The Montblanc is 44mm but fits nicely so the PP at 41 should fit most anyone...Jim

Can’t let this one go Ruud

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : March 21st, 2019-08:14
I am a huge Patek fan but It seems you want to take the Grand Prize winner for Best Chronograph of the Year in 2016 and disparage it. They are different watches but you can bet Patek will not win Chronograph of the year with it’s look alike to the Montbla... 

I think it is awesome

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 20th, 2019-16:28
IMHO, this year is a killer year for PP.

Thanks for sharing Imran...

 
 By: Horology75 : March 20th, 2019-18:55
I have pulled the trigger on the 5170p hence I can dream of this after 5 years and hopefully by then a PT venison or stainless steel version would be out ...who knows ! Love the stepped lugs and the boxed glass covering the bezel and pushers ..

Have to wait for real photos but first impression is love. This is my jam

 
 By: emcquillan : March 20th, 2019-19:18
A few question marks for me are will the modern and classic styles meld harmoniously in the real and I’m not 100% on the lugs yet, but I’m optimistic this may be my next Patek.

Or this one!

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : March 20th, 2019-19:46
...  

How about some inward angles PP?

 
 By: Rapwatch : March 21st, 2019-07:31
Would make a sharper and more purposeful finish IMHO. There's a pudgy aesthetic to their cocks otherwise. Opportunities for inward anglage in pink Rap ...  

Nice watch

 
 By: benlee338 : March 21st, 2019-08:55
Need to see actual to know if I will like it better than 5170P but purely on pics, no. I have issues with those springe hands.

Thanks for the review Miranda.

 
 By: David_S : March 21st, 2019-10:58
I personally love it and it's my favourite release (although the 5212 is very interesting as well). As for the size, I own a 5270 which is also 41mm and it wears much, much smaller... If it's like that, then it's really great. Looking forward to seeing it... 

I like...

 
 By: mark1958a : March 26th, 2019-12:22
I like the dial and hands on this one more than the 5170.. I would prefer this to be in P or Steel personally but I do really like it. I like the arabic numerals and the new pushers as well. Nice piece..

Note that there were also two black dial iterations of 5170, G and R.

 
 By: drphileasfogg : March 26th, 2019-14:32
I like this 5172 G but I have to see the shade of blue in real, seems a bit too pale for my taste, from the photos, let’s see...

Perp or Chrono

 
 By: blunder : March 27th, 2019-13:07
Would you rather have this or 5320G?

A keeper

 
 By: serali : March 28th, 2019-07:09
that eats 5170 for breakfast....