Patek Philippe

I'm looking for help from this forum on deciding between a 5170J chronograph and 5140G perpetual calendar,. My current perpetual calendar collection includes a GO navigator, Moser perpetual, UN GMT +/-, IWC WG Port perpetual, JLC SS Master Control perpetu... 

the two Pateks, I would choose the 5140. I like chronographs but the perpetual is my favorite of the two complications. Either will more than address your primary factors.

But if I can choose one as a regular daily wearer 5140G . This watch is by far my favorite. I also travel a lot and usually wear a 5130R, 5134R, or a Lange TimeZone. The 5170J is awesome, but I enjoy more looking at it then wearing it.

it perfectly fits the job of a daily wearer, subdue and classical. 5170 is not my cup of tea, I'd rather go for 5070 if you want a classic chrono. If the choice is between the 2, I will go for 5140G. If you choose between 5140 and 5070, it will be a tough... 

Coming from someone who doesn't have a perpetual. Patek to me is still a strong dress watch company.

I was leaning towards the 5140G and your comments cemented it for me. I picked up the watch this afternoon and will report back in a few weeks if my very favorable first impresssions hold up. Thanks again for helping me make my decision!

I would go as you did with the 5140. The 5170 is more a special piece after you have the core collection.

I have not posted pictures before, so please pardon my poor attempt at conveying the elegance of this watch. The restraint of this watch is a perfect counterbalance to the drift towards large ostentatious watches over the past decade. The flow of the curv...  

Between 5170 VS 5140 ..... pick 5140 ! People loving 5170 and chronographs -as i do- don't ask , they pick 5170 ... BTW : 5140 is great too .