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Protour2003 · 13 June 2019, 07:27 AM

Big decision here. AD just offered me a 5270P. I'd normally jump on it, as it's one of my all time favorites. HOWEVER... I have a 5740 that's supposed to come in the next couple months and potentially one other hard to get sport model.

My collection is almost ALL sport models. Been waiting for the right dress watch that is epic, but timing is not great. If I take this and the 5740 comes on the sooner side, I may not be able to pull the trigger...Any advice?

RHIII · 13 June 2019, 07:29 AM

5270 all day.

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Protour2003 · 13 June 2019, 07:30 AM

This may help...

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bonsai-man · 13 June 2019, 07:36 AM

agreed, 5270

zahain · 13 June 2019, 07:39 AM

It's definitely a nice watch there's no doubt about it. The dial does show more golden in low lighting but when taken out in the sun the salmon colour comes out more. Other than that the case design, sizing and legibility is great. My AD let me take it outside but personally i like the 5271p baguette diamond reference

I have been also looking to get a AC / PCC but i think i may wait it out and get the new 5212 weekly calendar and see how i feel then

Protour2003 · 13 June 2019, 07:49 AM

Really looks better in person...IMHO

Picture does not do the dial justice!

nyc2la · 13 June 2019, 08:03 AM

I’m biased.

ufboy73 · 13 June 2019, 08:07 AM

5270p for sure!

Sam Philip · 13 June 2019, 08:11 AM

Initially I was thinking of getting both but then changed my mind on 5270P. 5740G is an awesome watch and I have no regrets getting it. If you are thinking of getting both I would get the 5270P first as Patek may discontinue it next year or the year after but they are unlikely to discontinue the 5740G any time soon.

GB-man · 13 June 2019, 08:36 AM

If you truly cannot make the 5740 happen with the 5270 now then maybe not but honestly I bet you can find a way to do both as the 5740 is like accepting a 80k gift. Always can make room for that!

RussW · 13 June 2019, 08:37 AM

I’d get the 5740

CamSLC · 13 June 2019, 08:40 AM

I'd get the 5270p.

Protour2003 · 13 June 2019, 08:51 AM

What a great pic!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc2la

I’m biased.

Fat_ninja · 13 June 2019, 08:59 AM

Don’t buy it if you don’t really want it or not ready for it...it’s not a 10k watch we are talking about. Mistakes are costly at this level.

Protour2003 · 13 June 2019, 09:23 AM

Agree... Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Don’t buy it if you don’t really want it or not ready for it...it’s not a 10k watch we are talking about. Mistakes are costly at this level.

Peterandwatches · 13 June 2019, 09:48 AM

It's hard to get much better than the 5270, and I'm more of a fan of the "simple" Nautilus variants.

I suppose it depends - what else is in your collection?

Ichiran · 13 June 2019, 09:56 AM

As you mention you have many sports watches, I will just sell them for the 5740. Ideally, get both the 5270p and 5740. Also who knows, the 5270p might become a 500k watch in the future? There is a waiting list for the VIP as well for the 5270p currently.

sensui · 13 June 2019, 10:25 AM

Impossible choice... But you know what that say about a bird in hand...... The 5270p objectively speaking really is better than a 5740g in just about every way minus the resale due to the Nautilus craze.

JR16 · 13 June 2019, 10:37 AM

I have mostly sports watches as well, including a 5712... but between the 5270p and 5740g, I would choose the 5270p without hesitation if I had the financial fortitude. When I tried it on, the 5270p was just perfection in nearly every way. The 5740 dial doesn’t sing to me and I much prefer the “simpler” nautiluses. Good luck w your decision!

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brmeyers · 13 June 2019, 10:42 AM

5270p is really on my wish list when I
take the watch game to the next level.
Just not there...yet...
But that is my vote

crack3rd · 13 June 2019, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichiran

As you mention you have many sports watches, I will just sell them for the 5740. Ideally, get both the 5270p and 5740. Also who knows, the 5270p might become a 500k watch in the future? There is a waiting list for the VIP as well for the 5270p currently.

I didn't know 5270p had a waitlist.

Fat_ninja · 13 June 2019, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crack3rd

I didn't know 5270p had a waitlist.

It does...
It waits for a INCOMING client

Lol.. the watch is growing on me... I gotta stop joking

Ichiran · 13 June 2019, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crack3rd

I didn't know 5270p had a waitlist.

Both AD in my area told me the same thing. I was a little surprised because this is not an Aqualus, so I guess either the production number is probably very low, or demand is genuinely high, or both.

I doubt my AD are lying because they have always been upfront about allocation and always delivered.

Peter Shore · 13 June 2019, 11:12 PM

I would get the 5740.... The 5270P is relatively easy to get....in fact wait a bit and you might find price softens even further.....

Protour2003 · 13 June 2019, 11:20 PM

From what I was told, It's not an application piece per se, but may as well be. Patek will not sell the watch to just some random person. They want the watch to go to a collector with a relationship to the brand. When I asked if I did decide to pass and offer it to someone I know, they said absolutely NO.

The lack of inventory for the pieces we all want is frustrating to say the least, but in the end it is what controls the brand and the value. Just to give more color to my situation, the piece was ordered for another client who decided to pass. My AD remembered me mentioning that I really loved the watch. The owner then went down the "list" of good clients who may want it.

Still torn. I adore the watch and could sell others to fund this, but timing is not great. Thank you to all who commented. I must say, thought the 5740 would have received more love...

Maybe I'll flip a coin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Both AD in my area told me the same thing. I was a little surprised because this is not an Aqualus, so I guess either the production number is probably very low, or demand is genuinely high, or both.

I doubt my AD are lying because they have always been upfront about allocation and always delivered.

Peter Shore · 13 June 2019, 11:40 PM

^^ The AD is not lying just giving you a very strong sales pitch. There are numerous threads on allocations in the USA which is different to say UK. The USA allocates to dealers who sell to whoever they want and in some cases even leave the application piece in their safe and the sell to a valued client the moment the new model is produced!!! This even applies to the 5522 and all nautilus anniversary pieces. HSNY was not involved. In UK totally different and Rhone wants to know the person the watch is being allocated to. Now irrespective of how nice the 5270P is, I don't believe it's selling. I think the price point was too high....however that doesn't matter what I think...the reality is I know of 2 dealers in the UK who have yet to sell a single watch. However the 5740 they have queues to NY and back....

nyc2la · 14 June 2019, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Shore

^^ The AD is not lying just giving you a very strong sales pitch. There are numerous threads on allocations in the USA which is different to say UK. The USA allocates to dealers who sell to whoever they want and in some cases even leave the application piece in their safe and the sell to a valued client the moment the new model is produced!!! This even applies to the 5522 and all nautilus anniversary pieces. HSNY was not involved. In UK totally different and Rhone wants to know the person the watch is being allocated to. Now irrespective of how nice the 5270P is, I don't believe it's selling. I think the price point was too high....however that doesn't matter what I think...the reality is I know of 2 dealers in the UK who have yet to sell a single watch. However the 5740 they have queues to NY and back....

I think it depends on the AD (in the US). I know several ADs who have waiting lists for the 5270p. And one of the ADs has not even received one to sell yet..

Russell996 · 14 June 2019, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Shore

^^ The AD is not lying just giving you a very strong sales pitch. There are numerous threads on allocations in the USA which is different to say UK. The USA allocates to dealers who sell to whoever they want and in some cases even leave the application piece in their safe and the sell to a valued client the moment the new model is produced!!! This even applies to the 5522 and all nautilus anniversary pieces. HSNY was not involved. In UK totally different and Rhone wants to know the person the watch is being allocated to. Now irrespective of how nice the 5270P is, I don't believe it's selling. I think the price point was too high....however that doesn't matter what I think...the reality is I know of 2 dealers in the UK who have yet to sell a single watch. However the 5740 they have queues to NY and back....

My AD has just received their first 5270P, in and out the sameday.

V25V · 14 June 2019, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichiran

little surprised because this is not an Aqualus

Mr.Rolex1 · 14 June 2019, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protour2003

Thank you to all who commented. I must say, thought the 5740 would have received more love...

Maybe I'll flip a coin

I personally prefer the 5270 especially in platinum however if you're a sports watch person and I know South FL is big on their sports then perhaps the nautilus is for you

13 June 2019, 07:27 AM	#1
Protour2003 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: the next one Posts: 112	Help!?!?! Big decision here. AD just offered me a 5270P. I'd normally jump on it, as it's one of my all time favorites. HOWEVER... I have a 5740 that's supposed to come in the next couple months and potentially one other hard to get sport model. My collection is almost ALL sport models. Been waiting for the right dress watch that is epic, but timing is not great. If I take this and the 5740 comes on the sooner side, I may not be able to pull the trigger...Any advice?

13 June 2019, 08:03 AM	#7
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,174	I’m biased. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

13 June 2019, 08:36 AM	#10
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	If you truly cannot make the 5740 happen with the 5270 now then maybe not but honestly I bet you can find a way to do both as the 5740 is like accepting a 80k gift. Always can make room for that! __________________

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13 June 2019, 07:29 AM	#2
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	5270 all day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 June 2019, 07:30 AM	#3
Protour2003 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: the next one Posts: 112	This may help... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 June 2019, 07:36 AM	#4
bonsai-man "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK Posts: 727	agreed, 5270

13 June 2019, 07:39 AM	#5
zahain "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: _ Posts: 586	It's definitely a nice watch there's no doubt about it. The dial does show more golden in low lighting but when taken out in the sun the salmon colour comes out more. Other than that the case design, sizing and legibility is great. My AD let me take it outside but personally i like the 5271p baguette diamond reference I have been also looking to get a AC / PCC but i think i may wait it out and get the new 5212 weekly calendar and see how i feel then

13 June 2019, 07:49 AM	#6
Protour2003 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: the next one Posts: 112	Really looks better in person...IMHO Picture does not do the dial justice!

13 June 2019, 08:07 AM	#8
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	5270p for sure!

13 June 2019, 08:11 AM	#9
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Initially I was thinking of getting both but then changed my mind on 5270P. 5740G is an awesome watch and I have no regrets getting it. If you are thinking of getting both I would get the 5270P first as Patek may discontinue it next year or the year after but they are unlikely to discontinue the 5740G any time soon.

13 June 2019, 08:37 AM	#11
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,339	I’d get the 5740

13 June 2019, 08:40 AM	#12
CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	I'd get the 5270p.

13 June 2019, 08:59 AM	#14
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Don’t buy it if you don’t really want it or not ready for it...it’s not a 10k watch we are talking about. Mistakes are costly at this level.

13 June 2019, 09:48 AM	#16
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	It's hard to get much better than the 5270, and I'm more of a fan of the "simple" Nautilus variants. I suppose it depends - what else is in your collection?

13 June 2019, 09:56 AM	#17
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,594	As you mention you have many sports watches, I will just sell them for the 5740. Ideally, get both the 5270p and 5740. Also who knows, the 5270p might become a 500k watch in the future? There is a waiting list for the VIP as well for the 5270p currently.

13 June 2019, 10:25 AM	#18
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Impossible choice... But you know what that say about a bird in hand...... The 5270p objectively speaking really is better than a 5740g in just about every way minus the resale due to the Nautilus craze.

13 June 2019, 10:37 AM	#19
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,186	I have mostly sports watches as well, including a 5712... but between the 5270p and 5740g, I would choose the 5270p without hesitation if I had the financial fortitude. When I tried it on, the 5270p was just perfection in nearly every way. The 5740 dial doesn’t sing to me and I much prefer the “simpler” nautiluses. Good luck w your decision! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

13 June 2019, 10:42 AM	#20
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	5270p is really on my wish list when I take the watch game to the next level. Just not there...yet... But that is my vote

13 June 2019, 11:12 PM	#24
Peter Shore Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: Dubai Posts: 79	I would get the 5740.... The 5270P is relatively easy to get....in fact wait a bit and you might find price softens even further.....

13 June 2019, 11:40 PM	#26
Peter Shore Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: Dubai Posts: 79	^^ The AD is not lying just giving you a very strong sales pitch. There are numerous threads on allocations in the USA which is different to say UK. The USA allocates to dealers who sell to whoever they want and in some cases even leave the application piece in their safe and the sell to a valued client the moment the new model is produced!!! This even applies to the 5522 and all nautilus anniversary pieces. HSNY was not involved. In UK totally different and Rhone wants to know the person the watch is being allocated to. Now irrespective of how nice the 5270P is, I don't believe it's selling. I think the price point was too high....however that doesn't matter what I think...the reality is I know of 2 dealers in the UK who have yet to sell a single watch. However the 5740 they have queues to NY and back....

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