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Thank you, these are really pertinent observations
Jan 10, 2024,17:22 PM
I find myself wearing my white gold watches much more than my rose or yellow gold ones and although they are all different movements and styles, I think the versatility and relative quietness of the white gold really suits me.
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Trading a 5070G for a 5970G (or R)
By: BuffaloWatch : January 10th, 2024-01:24
I know opinions run high on this Forum about the merits of both the 5070 and 5970. I am thinking of trading my 5070 toward the purchase of a 5970, a watch I have long desired. In part, it's to help cushion the high cost of the upgrade. It's also because I...
Trading to the 5970
By: Bob L. : January 10th, 2024-02:42
The 5070 is a beautiful watch. Almost a unique look for Patek. As much as I like it in pictures, however, it has never felt comfortable on my wrist. In contrast, the 5970, in whatever iteration, has always felt perfectly proportioned to me. It’s obviously...
Thank you
By: BuffaloWatch : January 10th, 2024-11:40
I feel the same way about the 5070 -- it is a beautiful looking watch, and historically significant among other fine points, but it does feel a little bit big on me. I have a smaller wrist and for perspective, my 5146G is the most PERFECT fitting watch. T...
Hi mate
By: Mr.Gatsby : January 10th, 2024-02:54
I own both. So when I acquired the 5970R later all my attention was on the PC chronograph and less so on the 5070. However I am quite sure if I were to sell the 5070 I would miss it. It’s a great watch to have in the stable. If you can, sell something els...
I have a 5070G and
By: Chromatic Fugue : January 10th, 2024-05:03
have recently thought about this same trade, oddly enough. Some thoughts: First, if I had to choose between them and their prices were at all comparable (which of course they’re not), I’d go with the 5970, hands down. Second, and on the other hand, you ca...
+1
By: hora12reborn : January 10th, 2024-06:10
Easy answer for me in one scenario.
By: vitalsigns : January 10th, 2024-07:03
If you must trade the 5070 to get the 5970, then by all means, do it. If it’s not necessary, then maybe get the 5970 and consider keeping the 5070 for the time being. You can always sell it later.
This is a good point.
By: BuffaloWatch : January 10th, 2024-11:54
In my case, that might move me in the direction of the 5970R, as the G along with my 5070G and 5146G might be too much of the same (good?) thing.
Comparisons.
By: Chromatic Fugue : January 10th, 2024-14:56
I have a 5070, and I have a bathroom (actually, several). I much prefer the 5070!
Haha
By: BuffaloWatch : January 10th, 2024-15:02
A great bathroom has proved to be one of the best places in the house to stare lovingly at a nice watch for a while!
I personally love the 5070.
By: gary_g : January 10th, 2024-11:53
But 5970 is on another level. Prices keep going up. Where’s the 5070 is staying flat over the past decade. But in reality you can’t go wrong here. Both are fantastic.
The key here is manual.
By: myles721 : January 10th, 2024-13:27
With this watch, you have to decide whether you are actually going to wear it on a regular basis. I think that’s the key. If you are willing to keep it in a safe then you need both. if you’re going to wear it, you really don’t need the other one because t...
That is a good point.
By: BuffaloWatch : January 10th, 2024-17:07
My intention would be to wear, or at least wind it everyday. I would probably only put it in the safe if I were going on a trip to a place where such a watch wouldn't make sense to take. Since the pandemic, and now that I've recently sold my business and ...
5970 for sure…
By: Watches_passion : January 10th, 2024-14:32
I have been looking for a 5740 for long time but i failed to get one at a reasonable price until one dealer showed me the 5970R last week… this is a different level watch… i was blown away even when i compare it to my 5270P salmon… of course the 5740 is a...
I suspect your dilemma
By: yming : January 10th, 2024-16:59
Is easily solved by trying out the 5970 on your wrist.. It would wear alot smaller then then 5070, 2mm is a lot + the 5070 has longer lugs.. The 5070 has a beautiful case design with the stepped bezels and lugs but so does the 5970 with the faceted lugs a...
Thank you, these are really pertinent observations
By: BuffaloWatch : January 10th, 2024-17:22
I find myself wearing my white gold watches much more than my rose or yellow gold ones and although they are all different movements and styles, I think the versatility and relative quietness of the white gold really suits me.
Both are great and if you can
By: GLau : January 10th, 2024-17:38
afford to trade up with your 5070, IMO it is a good move because 5970 is simply another level !
Definitely a good move.
By: Miles_151 : January 10th, 2024-18:25
But I can only imagine how difficult it will be to part with your 5070. The 5070 is a very special watch. But the 5970 is just that bit more special. Good luck and obviously you could always sell one of your kidneys and have both 😜. M.
Tats a good point about setting the calendar
By: yming : January 11th, 2024-00:49
The corrector at 11 is really useful - say the watch stopped for 10 days, one just needs to push that corrector 10x and it’s done. I am not sure why this function isn’t there for the 5270 or the other perpetuals.
Nice feature
By: coz : January 11th, 2024-02:14
Agreed, this is a great feature that I believe was deleted on the new 5270. For the original question I had 2 5070s in the past love them but just wore a little uncomfortable for me. I tried a 3970 and a bit too small. I'd love a 5970 one day too...
Perfectly articulated Mike.
By: Miles_151 : January 14th, 2024-10:42
Interestingly in 40 years of collecting I have never gone back to a watch which I parted company with. I view that as like Ex’s. An Ex is an Ex for a reason. However if the situation arose I think I would make an exception to my own rule for a 5070 or 597...
Thanks Mike for this thoughtful and personal reply.
By: BuffaloWatch : January 17th, 2024-12:49
Your criteria of love and passion are the true bottom line. I really appreciate my 5070G for its historic significance, its design, balance and symmetry, its visual appeal up close and far away. I find I wear it probably more often than my other Patek wat...