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Which would you choose 5170J or 5960R?
Hi guys,
I know it is an old topic but back then when it was discussed the 5170 hadn't hit the stores. Which of these 2 chronos would be your choice the 5170J or 5960R (new white dial)?
Thank you!
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Which would you choose 5170J or 5960R?
Hi guys, I know it is an old topic but back then when it was discussed the 5170 hadn't hit the stores. Which of these 2 chronos would be your choice the 5170J or 5960R (new white dial)? Thank you!
they are quite different...
ask yourself - Manual or auto? classical or modern? do you need calendar function? try both on the wrist, and decide. for me PERSONALLY - its the 5960...WITHOUT doubt. best, Horo
Also easy (for me)
5960R: hour totalizer, annual calendar, day/night indicator, power reserve, modern, and lume. Park
5170
I like the conventional chrono layout and the thinness of this watch even with the introduction of a white face 5960r model this year.
Between your two choices.................
I would go with the 5960R But would much prefer to have it in another metal. Not keen on the choice of colour for the dial of the R. And the 5170J has a Roman Numeral dial, which is not to my liking.
a secondhand 5070
but I must confess the 5170 is growing on me. Not so long ago I saw it at my AD and is is a good looking piece but I do prefer a 5070. Now 5960 or 5170 ... I'll take the 5170. The 5960 is very nice but I more for the classic chronographs
5170 if I ....
... do not own any annual calendars or 5980 yet. If I had to choose the 5960R it will be the one with the grey slate dial. Cheers !
5170J
all the way and I am pleased to see posters warming up to this piece with all the enthusiasm for the 5070 out there.
Thank you
Big thanks to everyone for your feed back. I am surprised to see that most of you prefer the 5170J to 5960, however, I see so many photos of people showing their 5960 but none of the owners of 5170. Why is that?
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