Patek 5270g.

[Demonoid]

Hi Guys. long time no see.

What do you guys think about the 5270g? Would you trade a 5170g for this piece? Obviously I would have to trade it in and put more money.

[RussW]

I love the 5270 - it's a patek perpetual chrono, a grail for many! I wouldn't get it just yet though, Basel's only a month away. If you're spending that kind of money I'd want to know what patek have coming up.

[subtona]

5170 on the block already???
please tell?


you know i wouldn't trade it

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by subtona

5170 on the block already???
please tell?


you know i wouldn't trade it

Lol. Not yet Gus. I was at my AD and he suggested it.
It caught me off guard, so as always I seek the RF advice. It's not final or anything, I just want to know what you guys think about this. There is no denying that the 5270 has more things going for it but at double the silver.

[HL65]

Yes I would!! Although they make a great pair! Cheers,

[myopiccoog]

Yes. Sell it! 5270g is a technical master piece. The dial is a chameleon!

[FeelingTheBlues]

You already know my answer Logan, however, I must repeat that I'm leaning towards the trade myself. The 5170 is very nice and I know you wanted one for a long time but a Grandes Complications remains a masterpiece of horology. I'd still consider some other references but if I was in your shoes I'd definitely consider it.

[goog53]

For the original 5270G, DEFINITELY! For the one with the funky tachymeter absolutely not.

[Demonoid]

So we hate this new dial?

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Demonoid

So we hate this new dial?

Speaking for myself I just don't like it as much as the original one. That tachymeter looks like something they wanted to put on it a bit too much and it seems like they preferred to make something that wasn't aesthetically that nice just for the sake of adding something...

I don't hate it but I'd much prefer the cleaner version of the first 5270.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Demonoid

So we hate this new dial?

hmmm never seen that one before, but my gut reaction is not good.

back to the other thing, the perpetual calendar is wonderful if that is what you want, as Carl said, there may be some other references to consider?

imho, the 5170 competes with no one, it is a perfect piece, i wouldn't change a hair.


mind you i get put off setting my GMT hand:)

i will enjoy living vicariously on this one

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Demonoid

So we hate this new dial?

Originally Posted by subtona

hmmm never seen that one before, but my gut reaction is not good.

Logan, i slept on it… yes, is the answer to your question.

i know it is partly because the pictures are so much bigger than the watch, and maybe in person it is not noticeable… but looking at the photos, my eyes are consistently and immediately drawn to that, that… whatever you would like to call it at 6 o'clock

p.s. this one handled the situation at 6 o'clock much more eloquently: (as well as all the previous generations)

[el1125]

For me, I personally LOVE the 5170g. The WHITE dial with the Breguet numerals is magical and the watch is SO beautiful. I would not. It is classic perfection in every way and would never go out of style. Trade out something else if possible. If it was for the NEW BLUE 5270g, it would be more debateable for me.

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by subtona

Logan, i slept on it… yes, is the answer to your question.

i know it is partly because the pictures are so much bigger than the watch, and maybe in person it is not noticeable… but looking at the photos, my eyes are consistently and immediately drawn to that, that… whatever you would like to call it at 6 o'clock

p.s. this one handled the situation at 6 o'clock much more eloquently: (as well as all the previous generations)

Gus. So you like the old dial better? This one?

[myopiccoog]

I wouldn't touch the new dial and I love blue! Epic fail!

[codecow]

New dial is no beuno. I am not sure about that trade, personally I wouldn't.

[subtona]

or to put it simply …


I would miss the Breguet numerals too much:)

[carnegie]

Had the same dilemma. Decided to keep the 5170 and add a thin perpetual instead for about the same money

[travisb]

Tough call. The clean chrono & Breguet numerals are so nice on the 5170.
If it were to be one or the other I would have to go 5270. Good luck.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by carnegie

Had the same dilemma. Decided to keep the 5170 and add a thin perpetual instead for about the same money

That's an idea I didn't think of, what perpetual calendar did you choose instead?

[carnegie]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

That's an idea I didn't think of, what perpetual calendar did you choose instead?

Have not picked the PC yet, but decided to do it after May events. So far leaning towards 5940.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by carnegie

Have not picked the PC yet, but decided to do it after May events. So far leaning towards 5940.

Glad to know that, looking forward to seeing your incoming.

[benlee]

Yes I would do it in a heartbeat. The 5170G is beautiful but the 5270G is on another level

[Soly20]

I don't like the new dial. The tachymeter is a bit tacky!

[conkers]

It's a no brainer if it's a series 1 5270 you have in mind. I really don't like the latest versions, and I love blue as Myopic mentions.

5070 for a 5270 would be a more difficult call I think…….

I have had a slightly bizarre couple of days considering matters not so far removed from this debate. Watch this space for more details……..

[Oryx]

Originally Posted by conkers

I have had a slightly bizarre couple of days considering matters not so far removed from this debate. Watch this space for more details……..

This sounds interesting Roger

[conkers]

Originally Posted by Oryx

This sounds interesting Roger

I am bursting at the seams!

[Oryx]

Originally Posted by conkers

I am bursting at the seams!

Spill the beans

[tom2517]

Is the AD giving you any discounts? I was offered a 1st series double sealed with no name on paper for 140k (grey) just a couple of months ago, gives you a figure to aim at.....

As for choosing between 5170 and 5270, I would go for 5270, better looking than 5204 too (I don't mind the upside down moon phase so much but the luminous markers just don't look right).

[Oryx]

This is a very tough choice indeed - I love my 5170 (J) and I think both the J and G are real beauties.

The 5270 is however in a different league altogether (only the series 1 dial) - it may not be as versatile as the 5170 and is obviously a lot more expensive but it is a trade that you should seriously consider.

If you can negotiate a deal whereby you do not end up losing anything on the 5170 and you can get the 5270 for a price close to what secondary re-sellers are listing them for (see astorlive on ebay as an example) then I would say go for it.

Best of luck and keep us posted!