Patek Philippe

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Given the choice, I would select the 5070.

The fact is you are considering two modern watches, one of which was recently discontinued.  The other factors, investment and rarity, you mentioned are questionable at this time, twenty or thirty years from now may more accurately measure those factors.

The responses you have gotten are personal preferences of one model vs. another and of the two, I prefer the 5070 cosmetically.  But, I prefer the size and looks of the new chronograph over the 5070 and I'm sure five years from now there will be still one or more different models to consider.

The purchase dilemma of one vs. another will always exist and with new pieces being introduced more and more frequently in seemingly controlled quantities, it makes you either buy them all or wish you had selected the "right" one for your collection. 

Thirty years ago, I don't believe Patek controlled the market as they seemingly do today. They were more than happy to build a 3450 for you, today appears to be another story altogether.  Pieces are launched in one color maybe two for a period of time, then those are discontinued for a third color for a year or two, and finally a fourth color is launched creating a frenzy of, will this be offered in rose gold or platinum? Will my dealer be in a position to get one for me?  I love the watch but would rather have leaf shape hands rather than pitched Dauphine hands, which if it isn't offered that way forget it, or hope and pray  they will at some point.  Those were not issues then, but certainly are factors today.  How will they affect investment and/or rarity?  It's a swag at best.