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Old 18 August 2023, 08:34 AM   #1
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Which 5172g is better?

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Old 18 August 2023, 08:43 AM   #2
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Blue.

Combined with the contrast stitching and suede leather it looks to be the most ultimate casual elegance. Salmon on black doesn’t come close.
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Old 18 August 2023, 09:05 AM   #3
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Easy one for me - blue - but depends on intended usage as they must wear quite differently.
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Old 18 August 2023, 09:48 AM   #4
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Blue seems to pop more and has better contrast.
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Old 18 August 2023, 10:09 AM   #5
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Blue hands down
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Old 18 August 2023, 10:34 AM   #6
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Old 18 August 2023, 10:38 AM   #7
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Blue!

Have the same band on my 5230p.
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Old 18 August 2023, 10:50 AM   #8
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In the context of your full collection, blue. There should only be one salmon Patek.
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Old 18 August 2023, 10:54 AM   #9
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Old 18 August 2023, 11:20 AM   #10
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Blue.

Way more versatile and more in keeping with the casual nature of the watch.
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Old 18 August 2023, 11:39 AM   #11
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Old 18 August 2023, 11:39 AM   #12
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I prefer your 5270P salmon.
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Old 18 August 2023, 01:18 PM   #13
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Salmon -on brown strap
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Old 18 August 2023, 01:24 PM   #14
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I don’t know. Really sat there and looked at the pic for a while and can’t decide. They both look awesome.


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Old 18 August 2023, 01:29 PM   #15
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wow you have both?
waiting for my blue
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Old 18 August 2023, 05:57 PM   #16
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Blue but I'm biased :)
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Old 18 August 2023, 07:24 PM   #17
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There is no better - just 2 different colors!
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Old 18 August 2023, 07:46 PM   #18
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For me it's blue. Though I'd rather have a 5170 over 5172.

Patek seem to be milking "salmon" too much recently. I prefer the discontinued cream 5230G to the newer salmon version. Really hope they do that watch in platinum at some point.
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Old 18 August 2023, 08:02 PM   #19
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Tough call, both are beautiful. Maybe the salmon if you have other blue watches in the collection
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Old 18 August 2023, 08:07 PM   #20
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Patek seem to be milking "salmon" too much recently. I prefer the discontinued cream 5230G to the newer salmon version. Really hope they do that watch in platinum at some point.
Confused by your post. Are you referring to the cream 5320G? Or if you are referring to the 5230, there is a 5230P version?
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Old 18 August 2023, 09:02 PM   #21
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Salmon for me. So many blue or dark dial watches. They are beautiful but the Salmon is so different.
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Old 18 August 2023, 09:48 PM   #22
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I prefer the salmon with black strap.
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Old 18 August 2023, 10:06 PM   #23
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I bought the blue but it’s an amazing watch mechanism whatever the colour. Classic Patek.
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Old 18 August 2023, 10:22 PM   #24
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They are both great versions. One more traditional, the other one more casual. I would prefer the blue one, I love how gold, blue and white markings combine together.

Congratz if they are both yours :)
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Old 19 August 2023, 01:37 AM   #25
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Old 19 August 2023, 02:53 AM   #26
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wow you have both?
waiting for my blue



Yep I have both! Salmon just delivered. I honestly can’t decide yet which I prefer. I have a couple of straps on order for this one: brown suede with ecru stitching and matte gray alligator like this one but with ecru stitching.
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Old 19 August 2023, 03:04 AM   #27
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Yep I have both! Salmon just delivered. I honestly can’t decide yet which I prefer. I have a couple of straps on order for this one: brown suede with ecru stitching and matte gray alligator like this one but with ecru stitching.

Brown suede should work really well with the salmon. But I still like the blue better as I am biased for obvious reason.
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Old 19 August 2023, 03:14 AM   #28
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Confused by your post. Are you referring to the cream 5320G? Or if you are referring to the 5230, there is a 5230P version?
My mistake. You are right - I meant the 5320G. I have 5230(P) on my mind as I want one but didn't have the funds when AD offered it.
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Old 19 August 2023, 03:41 AM   #29
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Depends on taste and collection! For a smaller collection without much blue bias, think blue makes it more a streamlined piece. For others it might be the salmon. For me, cream 5320G and salmon 5172G are the winners (as a combo). Decided to do that vs. 1 watch of 5270P which I'm sure may not be the popular decision but 2 > 1 for me in this case.
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Old 19 August 2023, 05:23 AM   #30
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Salmon for me, it's quite versatile!

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