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Definitely...

 


reconsider.... the hype surrounding 5970P is reaching a crescendo given the fact of its recent discontinuation as well as its purported lower number hence pointing to an exclusivity on top of the normal attributes given to this last execution of Lemania by PP.

However.... 3970j harks to a time when classics reigned supreme and therefore, at least in my mind is more romantic and in a more appropriate metal as well. 5070G whilst nice is not as appealing to me. The potential loss here should you push through with the trade is the 3970 and not the 5070. 5970 over the passage of time will grow to be an even greater piece than what it is today. BUT 3970 will reign as reference of modern Patek chrono perps.

Just my own two cents...

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I want to sell my babes...

 
By: Sarkosky : November 28th, 2009-09:15
...3970j+5070g!!!!!!! I want to buy 5970p... What you think????

RE:

 
By: allesklar66 : November 28th, 2009-10:12
just done it, sold my 5070g and 5098p..... in hope being able to get a 5070p or 5970p regards to all

looks like ur very motivated :))

 
By: kkhazen : November 28th, 2009-10:39
... in this case, i'd say "go for it!" ... and good luck ! Karim

because ...

 
By: Bruno.M1 : November 29th, 2009-02:33
Why sell a 3970 to get a 5970 ? It's the same watch right ? The only remarkable difference is the size. For me a 3970 would be too small but since he has a 3970 he doesn't see the smaller size as a problem. OK, one is gold, the other platinum ... but is a... 

Fair trade I would say.... Although I would miss the 5070 if I was you...

 
By: Miles151 : November 28th, 2009-11:33
But having said that the 5970p is just an incredible watch ...... IMO the most balanced modern patek made to date..... Good luck and go with your heart and eyes..... M....  

Relax ,take some pills and slow down. I would think

 
By: whit : November 28th, 2009-12:03
twice before making that deal. I think you may have some regrets later on. I've been in similar situations and I can tell you from experience that I have had many regrets. Personally, I wouldn't do it.

I think......

 
By: Sarkosky : November 28th, 2009-12:58
I think..... I think..... Platinum is fantastic.... Black dial....my love.... Help me....but i think I take the 5970P!!!!!

Unless you already have experience with black dial watches...

 
By: CL : November 28th, 2009-15:59
I think you will regret the trade. Black dial watches tend to look stunning in first glance but the love fades pretty quickly from my experience. Then again, it is MY experience and yours may differ. If I'm you, I will keep the 5070 and the 3970...... But... 

Cross trade

 
By: LP : November 28th, 2009-15:27
... concur with some u will miss the 5070. And switching from 3970 to 5970 just for a dial & metal is IMHO not a good trade. Do consider.

Logically speaking ...

 
By: fernando : November 28th, 2009-18:07
it may not be the best trade . The two pieces you have are iconic and desirable in their own right and are most probably someone's grail . However, individually they are not in the same league as the 5970P IMO and when you throw passion and a "must have" ... 

Definitely...

 
By: Rob : November 28th, 2009-19:02
reconsider.... the hype surrounding 5970P is reaching a crescendo given the fact of its recent discontinuation as well as its purported lower number hence pointing to an exclusivity on top of the normal attributes given to this last execution of Lemania b... 

5070 & 5960

 
By: rolex20001 : November 29th, 2009-15:47
Early this yr I sold both the 5070G & 5960P at some point I would like a 5970P but I think soon there will be a 5970P with Dark Blue Dial. Maybe next yr will see!