5172g or 5070g

[Nico81]

Hi
Been debating between these 2 beauties
5172g can be had for a very good price for about $61k brand new on grey market, substantially discounted from its msrp
5070g is first love and they around in 70s (white dial)

Thoughts?
Any ownership experience ?
Thanks in advance


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[N1te Ryd3r]

Both beautiful watches but I find the case of the 5070 to be too bulky. The 5172 is beautiful, a friend of mine has it and the color really pops and it's definitely more sporty/casual. The proportions are excellent and I really enjoy the art deco lugs. I think it is a sleeper and a steal at current grey prices...

[nyc2la]

5070g, by far.

[slawa]

yes + on 5070g.

[vandyologist]

5172 for me. Love me some syringe hands and stepped lugs. I have both versions, though am looking to move or trade the blue one.

[kh428]

I find 5172 more attractive.
The non cut off dial, the hands, and the color all included

[John Doyle]

I visually prefer the 5172.

[KBM]

This is definitely an unpopular opinion, but the 5070 always seemed "cross-eyed" to me. I much prefer the case size, shape and dial layout of any 5170 (especially the breguet dial versions).

In your match-up, it'd have to be 5172 for me, albeit I'd still prefer a 5170.

[GB-man]

5172 would be my choice. I just find it better looking.

[bp1000]

5172 but ultimately prefer the 5170.

[vandyologist]

Originally Posted by KBM

This is definitely an unpopular opinion, but the 5070 always seemed "cross-eyed" to me. I much prefer the case size, shape and dial layout of any 5170 (especially the breguet dial versions).

In your match-up, it'd have to be 5172 for me, albeit I'd still prefer a 5170.

I agree re 5070 - it’s my least favorite of the three. Too much case and bezel to my eye. The proportions seem off.

[jon_jon]

Go with the watch you love

I have tried on several different 5070s over the years and the size and proportion is a bit off in my opinion. Many collectors don't care and buy a watch for pure value appreciation and never wear the watch. However 5070G prices have not moved in years, so take it for what it is.

The 5170/5172 are more modern design with better size proportion. They are great modern manual wind chronographs.

[mps354]

I have or had a number of manually wound chronos in my collection - datograph, VC Cornes de Vache, VC 47101, Lange 1815 chrono, 5170g, 5170p, 5070g, Journe centigraphe, etc. the 5070g is my favorite. The 5172 does nothing for me

[subtona]

More reply than you probably want but…

Chronos have not lasted in my collection.

5070 is a more interesting watch to me. More Limited production than I would expect the 5172 to be.

The lemania movement is beautiful as is the patek in house movement.

The 5070 may be a bit thicker on the wrist.

While I think the 5070 is a Beauty, I don’t see it as a watch I would add to the collection.

Its a serious watch… Overall if I am going to actually wear it, I want it to be an automatic and smaller and thinner.

Much happier with the 5940 also available at steep discount (for now) from its msrp


I had seriously considered the 5070… went with the 5170g… it didn’t last.

Final note, if it must be a Chrono, would prefer a 60 minute counter.