Don't forget the Montblanc Villeret 13.21 and 16.29! And a certain Jaeger Lecoultre Duometre, which are, with the Datohgraph, above the 5070 in the category of FINE chronographs. [nt]
We know that the Yellow Gold version came with a superb black dial, for a very attractive chromatic combination. Credit picture, Christies: Here, we have a micro edition of 5 pieces, issued in 2015, associating the yellow gold case with a superb, very ele...
and I was surprised it sold for a whooping 240.000 euro in less than a week If the owner is 'one of us' and doesn't like the fact I told the price ... please delete the number
... the 5070 the more I like it. This color combination is particularly nice. I just cannot get around the problem of the size. The watch looks a bit silly on the wrist as it is just too large. What a pitty. This size will age very badly, I am afraid :-(
are the best Chronograph. My mind can't stop battling as they best each other perpetually in recto and verso. So hard to tell which one is best as they both are perfect in different way.
I don't under the 5070 however, and I realize I'm not alone as there appear to be two very distinct camps in terms of opinion on this reference. For me, the answer is as simple as yours perhaps. Size. For me it's too big, for you it is not. I will concede...
Now, if we consider the size of the movement related to the size of the case, I see your point. 2 or 3 mm less would be better... BUT the magic of the 5070 is that its flaws are its strength... Curiously. A bit like the Datograph. Best, Nicolas
I love the J with black dial so much. Inspired in the original splits and great vintage charm. I dream frequently about adding one to sit along my 5070P. As to the London editions, frankly for me itβs salmon white gold or nothing and that goes for 5070, 5...