Between your two choices.................

I would go with the 5960R

But would much prefer to have it in another metal.

Not keen on the choice of colour for the dial of the R.

And the 5170J has a Roman Numeral dial, which is not to my liking.

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Which would you choose 5170J or 5960R?

By: carnegie : July 20th, 2012-09:32

Hi guys, I know it is an old topic but back then when it was discussed the 5170 hadn't hit the stores. Which of these 2 chronos would be your choice the 5170J or 5960R (new white dial)? Thank you!

Easy (for me):

By: dr.kol : July 20th, 2012-10:57

5170J. Best, Kari

For me...

By: Highlander65 : July 20th, 2012-12:27

Neither....I'd go 5070 and call it a day! If not then go 5170J.

5170J at a glance [nt]

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 20th, 2012-13:00

they are quite different...

By: Hororgasm : July 20th, 2012-13:54

ask yourself - Manual or auto? classical or modern? do you need calendar function? try both on the wrist, and decide. for me PERSONALLY - its the 5960...WITHOUT doubt. best, Horo

Also easy (for me)

By: Park : July 20th, 2012-17:24

5960R: hour totalizer, annual calendar, day/night indicator, power reserve, modern, and lume. Park

Although I love 5170, but between them I will choose 5960. [nt]

By: abd.dxb : July 20th, 2012-17:29

5170

By: Greenwatch : July 20th, 2012-17:47

I like the conventional chrono layout and the thinness of this watch even with the introduction of a white face 5960r model this year.

5170j

By: optionc : July 20th, 2012-18:25

Hands down. Manual wind chrono in house movement. 39mm and classic styling!

Between these 2, easy choice

By: tahoeblue : July 20th, 2012-20:27

5170. But better answer would be 5070 or Lange Dato.

Between your two choices.................

By: Topcat30093 : July 21st, 2012-00:43

I would go with the 5960R But would much prefer to have it in another metal. Not keen on the choice of colour for the dial of the R. And the 5170J has a Roman Numeral dial, which is not to my liking.

any 5070 before the 5170. 2nd choice=5960 [nt]

By: doublesix : July 21st, 2012-04:24

but I must confess the 5170 is growing on me. Not so long ago I saw it at my AD and is is a good looking piece but I do prefer a 5070. Now 5960 or 5170 ... I'll take the 5170. The 5960 is very nice but I more for the classic chronographs

5170 if I ....

By: cmclee : July 23rd, 2012-02:34

... do not own any annual calendars or 5980 yet. If I had to choose the 5960R it will be the one with the grey slate dial. Cheers !

5170J

By: watch-er : July 23rd, 2012-09:08

all the way and I am pleased to see posters warming up to this piece with all the enthusiasm for the 5070 out there.

Thank you

By: carnegie : July 24th, 2012-02:18

Big thanks to everyone for your feed back. I am surprised to see that most of you prefer the 5170J to 5960, however, I see so many photos of people showing their 5960 but none of the owners of 5170. Why is that?