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I used to be in love with the 5960,
but now not so much, though I certainly don't hate it.
The case and the wrist fit of this watch are spectacular.
But, even though the chrono mono-counter looks nice, it is very hard to read. And the chrono pushers are stiff and with unsatisfactory feel to me for a chrono at this level. I also have to say the annual calendar is OK, but not much special--I would rather have a simple calendar such as the 5980.
Another minor detail I did not like about this watch was the completely smooth, no resistance feel of the crown with manual winding. May just be me, but I like a little feedback when I am winding my watch, and enjoy this experience. I suppose I could have simply kept it on a winder, but I have become not much of a fan of winders.
The 5960 was hard to part with, but not one of those watches I miss too much when looking back. Now if Patek would just put their new manual chrono in this same case...........
Guys it's a bit quiet here so.....5960p Love it or hate it???
We got very close to getting a full report on this watch from a well respected watch collector a few months back but it never happened so I am interested in hearing what you guys think of this watch. Even if you dont own one what do you think of this some...
you can't hate such a watch :-)
but it's not my favorite. It is a nice watch but I'm not a big fan of the bulls-eye, I prefer 2 subdials instead of one. And I would love to see the numers and hands of the chrono in another color (black and beige , NOT red and blue) So, it's not high on ...
Would prefer the Lange Datograph
If I had the cash I would go for the Datograph or the PP 5070 over the 5960.
I like the 5980, but not the 5960
I tried on both watches and confirmed my opinions formed from pictures. I think the "bulls-eye" chrono harmonizes with the 5980 Nautilus case and looks very good. So good, in fact, that I now own one! I had just the opposite reaction to the 5960. It has a...
Don't own one
Yet!!! IMHO, it is the essence of modern Patek. Innovative, understated (in plat), and quite practical in terms of complications. A chronograph that can actually be used in real life! Most events I want to time don't stop at 30mins.
I went back and forth on this model years ago
originally, I thought it was a supremely ugly watch. So ugly, that Patek's arrogance made me chuckle. Then, various photos made me look at it again, and I almost wanted one. But this was when they were fetching big bucks over list. Even at that peak, I he...
Hi Miles, I prefer the 5980 to the 5960
The 5960's dial has too many things hapening at once. The glass as with many Pateks is in serious need of A/R coating. The photos you have posted bare this out nicely. There are several chronographs I would prefer over the 5960...Such as the 1815 chronogr...
I love it that is why I recently got one
Official unveiling and review to follow. Very practical complication. Wears better than a 5070 in my view. Regards Rene
I love it!
Hi, Send me one and I'll do a report! This piece is among my top four choices with the 5146G slate dial, the 5098R, the 6000G! I keep the fifth place for the next manual wind chrono. Cheers Dje
Wow! We have the same taste!
I too love the 5146G and the 6000G. Not a lot of people like the 6000G. Kudos Dje!
I have changed my mind on the 5960P
I was very disturbed by the annual calendar on this Chrono, as I found it breaks a bit the splendid layout of the dial, which has a gorgeous ruthenium color. Then, now, I could live with this annual calendar, not that I love it, but I can live with. I lik...
Like a few of the other members..........................
I also went back and forwards with my decision making. But now I have come down on the side of like. The presence on your wrist is nice and very well balanced. The practicality of the complications is spot on............I much prefer a chronograph to be a...
i fall in love the first time I saw
the picture and query a few ADs if I can get one but not until 6 months ago. it wear nicely on my small wrist, not heavy even it is plat
Love no..Hate no..Dislike yes. [nt]
No message body This message has been edited by Dave in Wales on 2009-12-05 05:16:09
Well thanks guys...5960p The first in house, self- winding chronograph movement????
I absolutely LOVE it!!!! I did from the first moment I set eyes on it but after owning one and wearing it often I simply love it..... In fact I would even go as far to say that if it were to house a Minute Repeater I would not need to own another watch......
No, no need to be sorry,, you're absolutely correct.
They both share the same base, the Cal 28 - 520, but one has the Annual Calendar ( 5960 P ) ,while the other has a date. Best, Nicolas
Sure, Jerome?
AFAIK, the 5980 and the 5960 have been released the same year: 2006. Am I wrong? Best, Nicolas
Yes
Hi, They were both presented in 2006, but none of them at Basel. The 5960 in January, and the 5980 at the end of the year of the Nautilus 30th anniversary! By the way the 2006/2007 catalog shows the 5960 but there is no Nautilus presented at all! Cheers D...
Thanks for the precision, Jerome. I obviously messed between the Introduction and
The Release! Best, my friend. Nicolas
I used to be in love with the 5960,
but now not so much, though I certainly don't hate it. The case and the wrist fit of this watch are spectacular. But, even though the chrono mono-counter looks nice, it is very hard to read. And the chrono pushers are stiff and with unsatisfactory feel to...
Chrono pusher feel: I was a little surprised
that the pusher feel does not have a little more "finesse," similar to my Lange 1815 chrono. However, they do have a certain refined crispness that is appealing and that differs significantly from the harsher feel of a 7750 or similar. After owning the 59...
Neither love nor hate...
this magnificent piece from PP. Having said that, for me at least, it falls into the category of "best to use in daily life but doesn't hit my horological buy button". Having been offered and passing up this watch at least 4 times now, I can say at this p...
I have mixed feelings about it....
However it is considered as a very important watch for Patek.... Cheers