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Thanks for your thorough summary of your thoughts

I fully understand and appreciate your views. A pure horological view no doubt. A complicated calendar is a perpetual, a chrono is a chrono, a perpetual chrono is the whole thing. In this view an annual calendar is a halfhearted attempt. However I would like to challenge that somewhat.

Firstly, is a perpetual calendar to an annual calendar what a split second chronograph is to a chronograph? If so, would a chronograph be a halfhearted attempt at a split second chronograph? Perhaps a stretch I know but still a thought.

Secondly, pricing. The difference in pricing of a perpetual over an annual calendar is difficult for many to justify. Half or less than half in many cases in the secondary market. Particularly given how most users manually set their calendars throughout the year the practical aspect of a perpetual is nearly gone. Perpetual likely chosen from a technological and philosophical aspects. It all comes down to preference and where one places value.

With regard to the date windows I can agree that I prefer to have all three windows framed like in later iterations. But aside from that I think they look very good and love the legibility. The chronograph setup is also something I like a lot. As well as the day night indicator and the power reserve indicator...

No secret I am a fan of the 5960. I wear my P quite a bit, perfect daily watch. Unassuming, under radar, practical and fun. Gives me much joy. Would I compare it to a 5970 or a 5170? No, those are wonderful watches but less suited for my daily lifestyle requirements. I love the sporty casual elegance in the 5960P. Superb daily beater.

I guess what I am trying to say is that I find comparing to “purer”offerings is fruitless. Different watches for different occasions!