3970 vs 5970

Feb 04, 2025,12:48 PM
 

I owned 5970 which i sold. I am finding the 3970 understated and size is more vintage… what do you guys think of both? I am seeing more of them lately vs the usual Nautilus/Aquanauts




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3970 is a lovely watch, as is 5970. IMO it comes down to

 
By: GLau : February 4th, 2025-13:40
which size fits your lifestyle better. Personally I like the pusher more on 3970. Enjoy it often ! How do you compare and contrast between the two ?

For me, the 5970 is near-perfection

 
By: vitalsigns : February 4th, 2025-14:24
The 3970 is thick for its diameter, and somewhat small for modern preferences. That said, the 3970 is a wonderful piece and those with wrists that can support the smaller size are lucky given that the price differential between the two references is very ... 

I agree with both the previous posters

 
By: blau : February 4th, 2025-14:32
The more vintage feel of its smaller diameter and pump pushers is a 3970 advantage for it. The much finer case proportions of the 5970 is an advantage for it. Both are absolutely fantastic watches but if it were my money, it'd be a 3970.

My preference is the 5970

 
By: yming : February 4th, 2025-15:04
The case design with the flared lugs elevates the watch and despite being 40mm, it’s wears closer to a 38.5mm because of the bezel and lugs design.. plus the larger diameter balances out the height nicely.. finally the tachymeter makes the look more sport... 

3970 - Because I never got into the 5970

 
By: Oldskoo1 : February 4th, 2025-15:21
I bought a 5270 a few years ago, intended on looking for a 5970 but the prices were very high, so 5270 it was. I have tried on the 5970 extensively, on one occasion I tried it with the 3970. For me, the 3970 was effortlessly more charming in gen 2 guise. ... 

3970 is the original…

 
By: lascases : February 4th, 2025-17:44
…and 5970 just a later copy with a larger case. The 5970 case is also too large for the dial (they needed to expand it to fit the larger case). The 5970 case is also too big for the 3970 caliber. A preference of some for a larger watch taken aside - the 3... 
By: chris19049 : February 4th, 2025-20:39
Both are beautiful watches. For me, I went with the 5970 because of the rectangular pushers, the overall size and the balance of the dial. To me, it has a very classic look. Honestly... is there a wrong decision?

3970 for me..

 
By: PaddyP : February 5th, 2025-10:00
as it wears better and more classic vintage though it would be very close. An early series 3970 would be very special.