Recent addition. Patek 5170P

May 19, 2018,12:27 PM
 





I think this is one of those watches that take time to settle-in but end up becoming a favourite. I let it pass twice in the shop, by the third encounter I was converted.



Since then I simply like more each day.





It has so many goodies. A beautiful and classic tachymeter on the front with white font contrasting nicely over the blue degrade satin dial;



and on the back a chrono well built and finished.





The case is also one of the features that has grown on me, perfect size and flat, it sits perfectly on the wrist.







The diamonds? Yes refined and discreet but they are definitely there and I think they define this watch, but in a good way, IMO they are an asset.





I feel this is the beginning of a love story... Alex





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Absolute stunner

 
 By: keks : May 19th, 2018-12:36
Impressed that you were able to resist first two times! Thanks for pics, looks really amazing !

Luckily in this case,

 
 By: Alex83 : May 19th, 2018-12:49
I managed to jump on the wagon! Thanks my friend.

Yes, and a bit of spice!

 
 By: Alex83 : May 19th, 2018-12:53
Enough to distinguish it from similar watches.

Stunning!

 
 By: John : May 19th, 2018-12:57
This one is a piece I hope to land one day. It’s absolutely perfect. Enjoy!

Don't give up!

 
 By: Alex83 : May 21st, 2018-10:46
... It's worth the effort...

Lovely photos taken, Alex

 
 By: sham1 : May 19th, 2018-13:18
which this watch richly deserves! The most beautiful chronograph in the market in my opinion.

For sure one of the most

 
 By: Alex83 : May 21st, 2018-10:48
Appealing out there! Thanks

Excellent photo essay!

 
 By: Tim_M : May 19th, 2018-13:53
This looks tremendous - professional, even! You picked the prince from among this model's variants. Wear it in great health and good times... and please continue to share some images on occasion ;-) Best, Tim

Thanks for you kind words Tim,

 
 By: Alex83 : May 21st, 2018-10:48
I did enjoy shooting this one, so many nice details for the macro.

Definitely a winner, big congrats! Stunning shots!

 
 By: 1WatchMan : May 19th, 2018-14:51
I can understand that you let it pass once, but not twice πŸ˜‚ Enjoy it in the best health!

I am not that strong, 3 times was just too much!

 
 By: Alex83 : May 21st, 2018-10:49
Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

Gracias companero.

 
 By: Alex83 : May 21st, 2018-10:50
Did not see this one coming..

Nice selection of photos.

 
 By: emcquillan : May 19th, 2018-17:39
Thanks for sharing and giving us who haven't seen it in person yet a closer look. Best,

You must try to see it!

 
 By: Alex83 : May 21st, 2018-10:51
Although the lightning in the boutiques is rarely good for watch sightseeing, best under natural light!

Great photos!

 
 By: traineract : May 19th, 2018-20:05
Love it! I love all the 5170s but ur pictures of the Plat version is really nice!

Thanks my friend,

 
 By: Alex83 : May 21st, 2018-10:52
The pleasure was all mine...

Beautiful watch Alex

 
 By: charcoal6666collector : May 20th, 2018-06:20
And very nicely taken macro shots, i m hopless with photography XD

Glad you liked them, thanks!

 
 By: Alex83 : May 21st, 2018-10:52
Certain watches are more photogenic than others, this one is a good one for sure!

Absolutely Bluetiful πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™

 
 By: Watcholic_id : May 20th, 2018-07:55
Thanks for sharing those superb pics here πŸ˜ŠπŸ™πŸΌπŸ™πŸΌ Cheers

Thanks!! [nt]

 
 By: Alex83 : May 21st, 2018-10:52

Incredible Pictures!

 
 By: mcurtisal : May 20th, 2018-13:50
You’ve done an amazing job of capturing the ever-changing shades of blue! By far my favorite Patek (save the Nautilus).

Thanks, spent a bit of time with it,

 
 By: Alex83 : May 21st, 2018-10:54
As you say the colour shades evolve with the light, it's such a cheeky dial

Excellent photos for an...

 
 By: GLau : May 21st, 2018-11:05
excellent reference ! The blue dial is so great and the diamond hour markers are discrete in the metal ! Enjoy it often !

Thanks my friend!

 
 By: Alex83 : May 25th, 2018-05:26
True love story this one..