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I completely agree...
The platinum version is a show stopper though.
An interesting article about the PATEK Philippe 5070 written by Nick Foulkes, in the Patek magazine.
An article about the history of the Patek Chronographs, and the Ref 5070, since its unveiling in 1998. According to Nick Foulkes, the 5070 is an instant classic. Despite the fact that the conception of this watch was a bit daring, at that time, because of...
The 5070 is a fantastic Patek...
It was a daring move when you consider the models being produced at the time. Just don’t mention the incredible 5070P, one of the all time greats.
Considering they are all part of the same reference series...
Each one has a special character. Which one would you choose ?
The favourite part of my collection...
...are these three. Missing the ‘P’ which is a different league. Dave ...
Handsome chrono. Great function in a wrist watch.
Cool watch. Understandable to be a little bigger with the complication. I do like it too. 👍 Warm Regards Nico. Geross 😉
Agree on the high regard for the 5070.
Although I have gone on the record to say that to begin with I wasn’t smitten but it really has been a grower on me. Whilst I like them all for me these two are my favourite. The other strange thing is that the 42mm case really looks perfect on my medium ...
Interesting about our wrists.
I can put other 42mm watches on and they can look oversized. Another of the magical properties of the special 5070. Enjoy your watch my friend. M.
Was delivered at home today (I received the Italian, French and Spanish versions so far), it's indeed a nice and compelling article, among several others.
I love NF's writing style, as usual, though I still want to read this piece in his original English. Cheers ...