Outstanding acquisition!

May 19, 2021,00:13 AM
 

Congratulations on acquiring this. 


I went through something of a similar journey in deliberating for some years as between a yellow gold 3970, a 5970 or this exact watch, I chose this for several reasons. 1. For all our love of the Lemania movement this is the first series of the first ever in house PPC and that has a romantic appeal as well,as being something that will grow in significance. 2. It is by far the most β€˜legible’ of the PPCs with the absence of the tachymetre scale, and 3. Because of 2 I can read it as my eyes weary!!

It also looks damn cool on different straps....

Enjoy and congratulations again! 









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IMCOMING!! Well, sort of 😜πŸ€ͺ🀣

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : May 18th, 2021-16:25
Let me just say this pandemic and lack of travel is driving me crazy πŸ™ŠπŸ™‰πŸ™ˆ So here is the story about this 5270G, short and sweet. I was tasked to help a friend sell this beauty as he wanted to buy something else. I asked a few collector friends but nothing...  

I hear you Raymond but believe me my friend, for us who are plagued with this horological disease, there really is NO exit watch πŸ€ͺπŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : May 18th, 2021-17:11
There are many grail type watches indeed but even if by some miracle or in a parallel universe I was as rich as Bezos and could pick up Paul Newman's PN, the 1 of 1 Grand Master Chime, etc...I still cannot see me exiting this great community or passion. I... 

Well done Justin and it looks great on your wrist ! πŸ‘

 
 By: GLau : May 18th, 2021-17:08
Now that we know the story, any PuristS who wants to sell will task you with it ! πŸ˜‚

Well Justin, I have some non-

 
 By: GLau : May 18th, 2021-17:24
Pateks that you can help me sell because I do not wear them enough ! 🀣

Thanks Justin ! Your comments are...

 
 By: GLau : May 18th, 2021-17:49
music to to my ear πŸ‘‚!!! πŸ˜‡

That’s a beautiful acquisition!

 
 By: BigAppleBill : May 18th, 2021-17:12
I can relate to your β€œblack hole” reference. Lately I’ve been good at accumulating and not so good at letting go of pieces. There are those that I really like, but regrettably I’m just not wearing and enjoying as I initially thought I would. My collection... 

Thanks Bill. Yeah, the Black Hole thing is not necessarily a good thing but I blame that on the crypto explosion, Elon Musk, etc...

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : May 18th, 2021-17:39
Been on a binge in multiple passions and areas, watches being one of them. As for letting go, what is that LOL 🀣🀣. I have a serious hoarding problem and a bigger problem of NOT letting go πŸ™ˆπŸ™‰πŸ™Š I have been telling myself to do a bit of filtering and "spring... 

Chrono PC is the pinnacle imho and PP is excellent in this exercise

 
 By: Mike H : May 18th, 2021-17:29
Big congrats to you my friend I believe it is the beginning of a nice series which will lead you to other great ones also (in addition or instead of this one we’ll see πŸ˜‰). A salmon dial version would be cool, a 5970R or P would be fantastic, a 5970G salmo... 

I agree with you Mike but only to a certain extent. I have owned PCC before from multiple manufacturers, Patek included. Although I am a huge chronograph fan, I prefer the chrono function by itself, UNLESS it is quirky and artful like early RD pieces...

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : May 18th, 2021-17:46
You know I just picked up a Lange Double Split just last week which I consider "The King of Chronographs." I much prefer a Rattrapante over a PCC since I can focus on the chronograph and not get distracted by the Perpetual Calendar function. We'll see how... 

I understand your point...

 
 By: Mike H : May 18th, 2021-18:50
5370 P on the way soon then ? It would be mandatory if I were in your shoes then, what do you think ? (the black dial version and not the blue) But for me since I had the chance to try it on my wrist definitely 5970 fits better. Maybe I'll come out with o... 

I can understand my friend, the Double Split is an incredible piece for sure

 
 By: Mike H : May 18th, 2021-21:07
Hard to compare with any Patek though imho as their look is so different. It's like comparing an Aston Martin with a Ferrari. To me one is not better than the other both are fantastic but they appeal to very different taste preferences of people. My two c... 

Very true and I agree Mike. Some don't like the thickness and looks of a Lange case but not me. I look at the overall package and in my opinion there is nothing better technically than the Double Split besides maybe the Triple Split...

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : May 18th, 2021-22:51
But that is just overkill 🀣πŸ€ͺ. Every time I think about it, it really does surprise me to think that through the centuries of watchmaking, NO ONE has made a wrist watch like the Double Split. It is truly unique and was ground breaking when it was debuted. ... 

Congratulations a beautiful watch !!!

 
 By: FRAMII : May 18th, 2021-17:36
Regarding grail watches, I think that there are some grail watches that would stop myself from getting more and more watches… but I’m not sure because I still haven’t got my grail watch πŸ˜‚

Congratulations on getting this one ..

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : May 18th, 2021-18:11
Enjoy it and have some fun πŸ₯‚

Huge Congrats my friend.

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : May 18th, 2021-18:12
Thats indeed a beautiful and amazing PP .

Huge congrats!!

 
 By: mj23 : May 18th, 2021-18:16
I wish I can do it in style like you at will for these heavy hitters

Huge congrats, my friend.

 
 By: Pretty Boy : May 18th, 2021-18:47
Enjoy in the best of health. Best, V.

Many thanks V πŸ™πŸ‘

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : May 18th, 2021-22:24

Many collectors say that the 5270 doesn’t meet the traditional PP standards. But imho it’s a big advantage of PP to always move on and create new designs

 
 By: cayenne1200 : May 18th, 2021-19:09
Biggest congrats for this acquisition πŸ‘. The G -001 has surely got a very beautiful dial (for me the most beautiful of all G). If you have a wrist for the 41 mm case, and you surely have as we can see on your pics, the 5270 is a wonderful and easy wearing... 

Great point and I agree πŸ‘

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : May 19th, 2021-20:24

Very nice piece!

 
 By: patrick_y : May 18th, 2021-19:23

Thanks Patrick πŸ˜ŠπŸ™

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : May 18th, 2021-22:24

Beautiful watch, Justin...many congrats!

 
 By: Tchela1 : May 18th, 2021-19:51
I'll take Lyon cloudy, sunny or raining! Enjoy! -Tim

Very welcome.

 
 By: Tchela1 : May 19th, 2021-01:16
I’m having withdrawals from not traveling to France πŸ‡«πŸ‡·!!!! I will soon! I love all of it!!!

Huge congrats, Justin!

 
 By: Ivan5 : May 18th, 2021-21:10
Can't go wrong with 5270, it will grow on everyone ;-) I'm in kind of similar situation regarding my wife giving me "wtf/ are you ok?/ take it easy" look. LOL Enjoy your new Patek!

On the other hand, she pushed me to order Czapek Antarctique today. LOL

 
 By: Ivan5 : May 20th, 2021-00:05
She found the piece very cool and told me not to miss out on it. She understands it's my hobby and gives me a lot of space here which I immensely appreciate.

Indeed we are ;-)

 
 By: Ivan5 : May 23rd, 2021-19:22

Agreed πŸ‘ πŸ’ͺπŸ™Œ

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : May 23rd, 2021-21:12

Outstanding acquisition!

 
 By: Gus7 : May 19th, 2021-00:13
Congratulations on acquiring this. I went through something of a similar journey in deliberating for some years as between a yellow gold 3970, a 5970 or this exact watch, I chose this for several reasons. 1. For all our love of the Lemania movement this i...  

This is a good buy Justin!

 
 By: sham1 : May 19th, 2021-01:20
Although personally, I prefer the 5270R due to the lovely dial colour. But this ref is unfortunately too large for my puny wrist! Enjoy your new toy!

I have tried to force my wrist to fit this watch!

 
 By: sham1 : May 20th, 2021-23:19
That's how much I love the R version but unfortunately my wrist was totally uncooperative!

This sounds like a possible painful experience!

 
 By: sham1 : May 23rd, 2021-03:04
and I am so allergic to pain!!

in that case, it just proves

 
 By: sham1 : May 23rd, 2021-21:05
that you are a true purist unlike me!

the majority here would join you

 
 By: sham1 : May 23rd, 2021-21:11
for a 5270G!

You're on a roll!

 
 By: fernando : May 19th, 2021-01:55
First the DS & now this. You're a dangerous fellow to follow on the forum.

Huge congrats πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½

 
 By: Watcholic_id : May 19th, 2021-02:54
and enjoy it in great health cheers

Welcome to the 5270 club, Justin.

 
 By: joenghenry : May 19th, 2021-07:05
My two siblings say hello to yours! Best, Henry ...  

Ah, Justin, you need another one ;-)

 
 By: mrds : May 19th, 2021-08:28
One 5270 can never be enough!! Cheers, Daniel

Looks great on your wrist!

 
 By: mrds : May 19th, 2021-08:30
And frankly, this 5270 is way down on my list of the most unwanted watches. Looking forward to seeing this beauty on a true "Champ's strap" soon! Enjoy it in the best of health! Daniel PS Oh, any chance I can join your family? Pleeease??

Haha, thanks for your kind offer πŸ™πŸ˜„

 
 By: mrds : May 22nd, 2021-21:47
And looking forward to seeing the spiced-up straps on that 5270.