Mark in Paris
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Happy 6th birthday Nicolas
I enjoy very much your "birthday" or "purchase experience" (the 5110P for instance). Always interesting to see what owners may see in a model and what made them choose this or that watch.
I could play very recently with a fellow friend's 5070G and came back home with a smile on my face 
We all have our own way of seeing/interpreting a watch we wear and I see that you've found the combination that "speaks" to you, whatever it is.
Thanks for sharing your 2 beauties here from time to time, much appreciated.
Enjoy them many more years!
Cheers, Mark
PS: as for the 5960A, I think it has a great sporty and especially "racing watch" look with a strap and is a great reference on a technical standpoint, it is a great watch to consider. You must also remember that the strap must IMHO come very close to the case in order to hide the "gouge". Or you go for a 5960P grey or black dial wit a very sporty strap to meet the "racing" touch.
This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2016-04-03 06:30:12
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16th of March 2010 / 16th of March 2016: My Patek 5070 6th birthday.
Irony of Fate... When I bought the Patek 5070 six years ago, I was quite happy and proud to have built a nice collection of modern Chronographs, as I already owned the Vacheron Les Historiques Chronograph salmon dial / platinum case, the Jaeger Lecoultre ...
Super cool 5070G. Great story, very enjoyable read! Sorry to read about your losses but a black duom would fit well I sense.
As for The 5960A I am also a big fan. Still struggle to make a move on it as I am so very fond of my 5960P. Yes one can not have too many but truth is there are so many fish in the pond and only so much bait in my pocket and only one wrist to wear with. M...
Hey, the "effort" is not a big issue
and the bracelet can easily be changed to a well fitting strap. For many months I have not been wearing anything as much as my 5960A. The strap is now close to perfection but I just ordered a new one where the stitching will go a bit closer to the case. T...
Was hoping I could avoid your comments on this issue:) Do not need convincing how great it looks and wears!
Yours look truly amazing with the strap. I am in the process however of convincing myself that I should not have this watch... Not easy process I must admit. If it was only swim proof would have gone for it some time ago as it looks like a perfect summer ...
The purchase of this watch was a semi-accident
because I did not like the bracelet. But then I realised how to put in into strap. Now I'm enjoying the last snow (1 meter) some 250 km north of the Polar Circle. The sun is shining and today we are enjoying our 5-years anniversary dinner. Tomorrow mornin...
Happy 5th anniversary!
Sounds like a great way to spend it. Not been that far north yet but hope to one day find a way to make it in the near future. A project to plan for next Easter perhaps. Arctic char surely makes for great dinner!
Easter time in Lapland is the best!
And (even) in the Swedish side there are some nice lakes with arctic char. That as a starter and snow grouse as main=heaven. Mvh, Kari
Sounds like a feast
You have inspired me to try to find a way up north next spring. Quite possibly to the Swedish side . Time to start planning what to wear on the wrist for that adventure...
Try the darkest period of the year -
around Xmas and New Year. That's stunning and the little light there is - it is really out of this world. Best, Kari
I strongly dislike the bracelet of the 5960A, but I know it can be moved, and I already know which strap I would put on...
If I get one, one day... Best, and thanks for your kind words, keks.
Duometre a Chronographe first, indeed. But I don't give up with the idea to own a 5960A.
It is just a matter of priorities. Best, Nicolas
Happy 6th birthday
So we can assume that you are still totally smitten by this piece and it will not be leaving your collection any time soon The centre stone of any collection Julian
I feel you saved the best of your fab 4.
Thats the way life goes. First thought of buying only 1 calatrava then another. Well this can get addicting. The only watch i sold so far is a russian poljot to an employee of mine. Could not stand it sitting on my wrist. A symbol of communism. The politi...
Well, I don't consider the 5070 as the best Chronograph.
To me, the JLC Duometre is certainly the most original and innovative, the Lange Dato has a higher level of decoration, such as the Montlblanc 1858 Tachymeter, but the Patek 5070 certainly is the coolest manual winding chronograph among these 4. Best, Ger...
Happy birthday!
Great watch to have and sure you will do the PP thing in this case and pass it on to your daughter May it continue to bring happiness whenever you wear it!
Hi Nicolas, Happy 6th Birthday to your lovely 5070
She is definitely a "classy" lady and a keeper as a cornerstone for your collection. Cheers, Gordon
It has annoyed me really..
... maybe I could be a chrono guy after all for just one special one
Happy 6th birthday Nicolas
I enjoy very much your "birthday" or "purchase experience" (the 5110P for instance). Always interesting to see what owners may see in a model and what made them choose this or that watch. I could play very recently with a fellow friend's 5070G and came ba...
I like this chronograph . You had a really nice bunch of fine one
no doubt you will have the patience to gather them again if you want to.
A classic from a world class guy
First of all happy 6th anniversary and here\'s to many more Second I do hope that you do get united with your beloved lost treasures Third I hope you fulfill your chrono quest as you imagined it Cheers my friend
Beautiful at any angle!
Can't have enough wrist shots of the 5070, just love it! Perfect size for your wrist.
Class and coolness! Can´t find more exact words than those you have chosen to describe ...
... your beautiful PP chrono dear Nicolas! Your great photography show these qualities neatly. I specially love the shot inside your vintage Volvo! Happy 6th Birthday to your 5070 and to you my friend, and I wish you´ll keep your love and enjoyment for ma...
Happy birthday!
Hope you continue to enjoy your 5070. I certainly understand the charm and coolness of it. It is one that I would like to add my collection when I source the right one. The 5960/A with a strap IMHO does make it more interesting and appealing. Not sure I w...
Thanks, grandcomplication. As for the 5960A, don't get me wrong. I learned to appreciate the 5960.
And I was ( still am ) a fan of the grey dial, which I find really stunning. But the 5960A, if you remove this bloody grand father bracelet, and change it for a cool black leather one, is just a kind of Paul Newman ala Patek. Best, Nicolas
