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JJ WA · 17 June 2018, 04:12 AM

Which one would you pick at exactly the same price/conditions? I know most will say ‘buy what you like’. I like both. Then it comes the lifestyle answers... I dress formal and casual, and like dress and sports watches. Both these references are somewhat overshadowed by their predecessors (5070 and 3940) in terms of collectibility. I acknowledge this is largely a guessing question, but which of these you think will hold value stronger in the long run, 5170 or 5140?

BobDyl · 17 June 2018, 04:26 AM

5170G but with black dial / arabic - if you can find it.

Russell996 · 17 June 2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BobDyl

5170G but with black dial / arabic - if you can find it.

Beautiful

metdrdg · 17 June 2018, 11:43 AM

I’m biased although the 5140 has a more useful complication I prefer the look of the 5170.

SW1 · 17 June 2018, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by metdrdg

I’m biased although the 5140 has a more useful complication I prefer the look of the 5170.

This

soundserious · 17 June 2018, 12:55 PM

Oof! I’m in the minority on this one.

goog53 · 17 June 2018, 01:29 PM

5170G if forced to pick out of the two because it has already tanked and the 5140 was never a big hit.

agentmeister5 · 17 June 2018, 01:51 PM

5170G for me. I think it has a better overall look.

mps354 · 19 June 2018, 02:28 AM

Of these two, I'd go 5170. But, as you mention in your post, the 5070 and 3940 are more loved. Go for one of those instead

Flybak · 19 June 2018, 12:13 PM

The manual wind chrono in my opinion. Less desired than it's predecessor, but hopefully it will be more appreciated in time.

soundserious · 19 June 2018, 12:27 PM

Ugh, neither of these have lived up to the hype. Head to head I guess the chronograph. Apologies for the lack of enthusiasm.

sensui · 19 June 2018, 12:45 PM

5170 for me...a bit biased but that's my vote.

Willygallardo · 21 June 2018, 03:01 AM

5170g or R arabic

c007 · 21 June 2018, 04:22 AM

5170G has a better look I think.

GB-man · 21 June 2018, 04:25 AM

5170G all day for me. Easier to keep a chrono in he rotation.

AK797 · 21 June 2018, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

Beautiful

Indeed, this is the one.

Rolexavidfan · 24 June 2018, 10:52 PM

Minority here. 5140g. Perpetual calendar that’s should be in a WIS list. I have difficulty understanding why a Chrono of Patek is in manual mode. And a Perpetual Chrono manual as well. No offense to any owner of these pieces.

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Russell996 · 25 June 2018, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexavidfan

Minority here. 5140g. Perpetual calendar that’s should be in a WIS list. I have difficulty understanding why a Chrono of Patek is in manual mode. And a Perpetual Chrono manual as well. No offense to any owner of these pieces.

They are manual wind so you can see the beautiful movement and the horizontal clutch in action - if it was an auto winder then more likely to be a vertical clutch as everything is partially hidden.

(5370 movement)

nick c · 25 June 2018, 03:55 AM

The first one is beautiful.

subtona · 25 June 2018, 04:03 AM

I suspect the 5170 to have a broader appeal and as a consequence perform better in terms of future value however, I recently sold mine for a PC 5940.

Reasons:
I preferred the thinner profile
I do not find the pushers of the chrono to be a pleasant experience
I have come to realize that a 30 timer leaves me 30 minutes short of the preferred hour.
I find the balance of the PC to be exceptional, while the 5170 (except the P) imho does not quite hit the mark.

Both beautiful watches and certainly anyone would be fortunate to have either on the wrist.
Always a good idea to gather insight before committing.

Finally, be sure to try them on for the best indicator in my opinion.

Hermann · 25 June 2018, 04:05 AM

Hello,
I would buy the 5170 but if it’s possible I would take the 5170P

(photo is from google)

nyc2la · 25 June 2018, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hermann

Hello,
I would buy the 5170 but if it’s possible I would take the 5170P

(photo is from google)

Me too!

mps354 · 25 June 2018, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hermann

Hello,
I would buy the 5170 but if it’s possible I would take the 5170P

(photo is from google)

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Me too!

Rolexavidfan · 25 June 2018, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell996

They are manual wind so you can see the beautiful movement and the horizontal clutch in action - if it was an auto winder then more likely to be a vertical clutch as everything is partially hidden.

(5370 movement)

Awesome! Thanks for sharing the pic!

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Fat_ninja · 25 June 2018, 11:41 PM

I tried a brand new 5170G yesterday... this looks amazing

View Poll Results: Which one for the same price?
5170G Chrono	62	76.54%
5140G PC	19	23.46%
Voters: 81. You may not vote on this poll

17 June 2018, 12:55 PM	#6
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Oof! I’m in the minority on this one. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

17 June 2018, 01:29 PM	#7
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,057	5170G if forced to pick out of the two because it has already tanked and the 5140 was never a big hit. __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

19 June 2018, 12:27 PM	#11
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Ugh, neither of these have lived up to the hype. Head to head I guess the chronograph. Apologies for the lack of enthusiasm. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

21 June 2018, 04:25 AM	#15
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	5170G all day for me. Easier to keep a chrono in he rotation. __________________

17 June 2018, 04:26 AM	#2
BobDyl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 917	5170G but with black dial / arabic - if you can find it.

17 June 2018, 11:43 AM	#4
metdrdg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Florida Watch: SSDayt, 5711, 5170 Posts: 195	I’m biased although the 5140 has a more useful complication I prefer the look of the 5170.

17 June 2018, 01:51 PM	#8
agentmeister5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 253	5170G for me. I think it has a better overall look.

19 June 2018, 02:28 AM	#9
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,971	Of these two, I'd go 5170. But, as you mention in your post, the 5070 and 3940 are more loved. Go for one of those instead

19 June 2018, 12:13 PM	#10
Flybak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 1,606	The manual wind chrono in my opinion. Less desired than it's predecessor, but hopefully it will be more appreciated in time.

19 June 2018, 12:45 PM	#12
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	5170 for me...a bit biased but that's my vote.

21 June 2018, 03:01 AM	#13
Willygallardo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willy Location: Montreal Watch: AP's - Rolex Posts: 972	5170g or R arabic

21 June 2018, 04:22 AM	#14
c007 Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: us Posts: 94	5170G has a better look I think.

24 June 2018, 10:52 PM	#17
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,568	Minority here. 5140g. Perpetual calendar that’s should be in a WIS list. I have difficulty understanding why a Chrono of Patek is in manual mode. And a Perpetual Chrono manual as well. No offense to any owner of these pieces. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Go for the timepiece you love. You will save more. ...

25 June 2018, 03:55 AM	#19
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	The first one is beautiful.

25 June 2018, 04:03 AM	#20
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,987	I suspect the 5170 to have a broader appeal and as a consequence perform better in terms of future value however, I recently sold mine for a PC 5940. Reasons: I preferred the thinner profile I do not find the pushers of the chrono to be a pleasant experience I have come to realize that a 30 timer leaves me 30 minutes short of the preferred hour. I find the balance of the PC to be exceptional, while the 5170 (except the P) imho does not quite hit the mark. Both beautiful watches and certainly anyone would be fortunate to have either on the wrist. Always a good idea to gather insight before committing. Finally, be sure to try them on for the best indicator in my opinion. __________________

25 June 2018, 04:05 AM	#21
Hermann "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Marcello Location: Spain Posts: 408	Hello, I would buy the 5170 but if it’s possible I would take the 5170P (photo is from google)

25 June 2018, 11:41 PM	#25
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I tried a brand new 5170G yesterday... this looks amazing

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