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7 March 2017, 11:35 PM | #1 |
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Should I buy 5070G?
I have 5980, 15202, 16710, 2xspeedmaster and Daytona is coming.
I'm looking for my first leather strap chronograph from Patek. I really like 5070G but the price is more than double from the list price in 2003. It's also very hard to find a mint condition 5070G. Do you think it's still worth to buy 5070G or should I save more and buy new 5270G? |
8 March 2017, 01:23 AM | #2 |
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You will love the 5070 but my preference is RG.
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8 March 2017, 01:34 AM | #3 |
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No, you have enough watches already.
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8 March 2017, 01:40 AM | #4 |
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It's worth it if you love it
For me, if you're looking to stretch to a PC budget I would also consider a 5970. If you don't mind me asking, what's your thoughts on the 5170? |
8 March 2017, 02:10 AM | #5 |
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I purchased a 5070P over a 5970G/R if that helps. I like "simpler" wind and go watches. I owned a 5070G and would buy again in a heartbeat. It's not that hard to find a nice 5070G IMHO.
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8 March 2017, 05:19 AM | #6 |
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No one could tell you if it's "worth it". It's a wonderful watch but so are others.
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8 March 2017, 05:25 AM | #7 |
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Well if we are talking about the 5270G with blue dial and without the chin, clearly prefer it to 5070, even to 5070P, really depends what you love most, I find the 5270 amazing in blue, would even take it over a 5970P tbh
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8 March 2017, 07:37 AM | #8 |
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the only 5170 that I would consider is the 5170G white dial. Either that or 5070. But then with 5070 you run with the problem of finding a good example of it. (Because if you are paying 60k for the watch, good condition won't cut it for me)
I went through this road, and the more I think about it , I am thinking DATO Cheers
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8 March 2017, 08:12 AM | #9 |
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Price differences between 5070G and 5270G are quite significant. I love the 5070G (my favorite excluding 5070P), and is a classic Patek.
If you're looking at a 5270G though, then I think you should also cross shop and take a look at the 5970G before deciding. I actually really like both but definitely something to consider. I agree with Thomas that I don't think it's too difficult to find a good condition 5070G. |
8 March 2017, 09:39 AM | #10 |
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I like 5170 with black dial but the case is quite simple. I like the step on the case and lugs of the 5070.
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8 March 2017, 09:43 AM | #11 |
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Go for it! You will love it
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I try to find 5070G for a while but can't find unpolished one. This is my friend's watch, never polished. The case and lugs are sharp and thick. I'd like to get one like this. |
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8 March 2017, 09:55 AM | #13 |
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5270G blue and no chin is the one I'm talking about.
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8 March 2017, 10:00 AM | #15 |
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Then I would take it over 5070, no question
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8 March 2017, 10:58 AM | #16 |
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I'm the same, the 3rd gen 5270G blue would be my top choice even over the 5070P.
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8 March 2017, 11:46 AM | #17 |
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5070P would be my choice over any regular production 5270 or 5970. Wind and Go is so nice and the dial and case are hard to top. Just my 2cents
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8 March 2017, 06:07 PM | #18 |
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Love any 5070 variant...go for it
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8 March 2017, 08:46 PM | #19 |
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Yes
Go for it. I've had the 5070g for almost a year. Absolute beast. Love it!
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8 March 2017, 10:35 PM | #20 |
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Yes you should.
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