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After contemplating for 24 hours..
(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 close-ups at the Patek site.
Patek Philippe 5172G Chronograph
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...
I like this and more refined case designs in general but this is nothing new as it's almost the very same as the 5320G. [nt]
It does not fit very well for the chronograph.
Also agree...
...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..
(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 review of an interesting successor of the 5170! I'll able to see the new collection in person only in late May, so I'm looking forward to many wristshots from those lucky enough to make it to Basel :-)
Please also some rare handcrafts and special pieces, if possible...;-) Have a great visit!
It's growing on me...
...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...
I will wait to see it in the metal....I like the new case, the pushers, but I have some doubts on the dial ( which is an awkward blend of classicism and modernity ) and the hands.
Are the indices luminous? Thanks for the first view on this novelty, Imran! Best, Nicolas
IMHO I think PP is
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?
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?
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
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
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"
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
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
For a doctor's watch makes a lot of sense 😀 They didn't go for the pulsometric scale though!
I like it, but . . . .
. . . at $73,000??? It makes me appreciate this one (at 1/3 the price) even more. M4 ...
My thought exactly, I own
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
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...
Thanks for sharing Imran...
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
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.
How about some inward angles PP?
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
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.
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...
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.
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...
