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myopiccoog · 21 April 2013, 06:06 AM

Well... I have been hanging out with VC way too much. I have been in search for a 5970J for about 3 months now. My search concluded today. I only found 3-4 5970J’s readily available and for sale in the world on this search. In contrast, I came across ~15 5970P's. If anyone wants a P let me know. Maybe I will be fortunate enough to add the P to my collection one day as well. I saw some good deals on pre-owned P. Many G’s and R’s were offered. I am not kidding. But for now the J is the latest addition!

I want to thank SteelerFan and VC for their help. It is really nice to add the old (5970) to the new (5270). And some J to my G... I am going to have to agree with hutchman, the 5270 is a more advanced and exact watch from case to movement. The 5270 represents the present and the future. The 5970 represents the last of the past. And the J is fitting to me because it is the most “classic” of the 5970 references.

About the 5970J… It debuted at Basel 2008. The reference was manufactured for 9 months. Distributed for roughly 12 months from what I am told. It was discontinued for the 5970P at Basel 2009. I confirmed with Patek that it was indeed the least produced 5970 by many. Is uses the Caliber CH 27-70Q movement by Lemania finished by Patek. The case is 40MM (truly it is 39mm)

I am truly blessed to be able to particpate in this hobby and own such great works of art.

myopiccoog · 21 April 2013, 06:08 AM

wrist inside and outside

vc_watches · 21 April 2013, 06:10 AM

Hot damn myopiccoog - I've sent you about 100 text messages about this over the last 24 hours and I still can't get over how nice that looks. By itself, and on you!

Congratulations man!

vc_watches · 21 April 2013, 06:13 AM

Also, I can't tell very well from the pic but does it come with the brown strap in matte or shiny? In any case, the brown looks great for the J. And IMHO much more flexible both for casual and formal wear (unless you're going for an all-black evening event of sorts).

Good stuff!

WhatTheDeuce · 21 April 2013, 06:24 AM

Amazing! Congrats!!!

myopiccoog · 21 April 2013, 06:28 AM

Brown with a hint of red. Correct it is matte. VC, I have this for black tie!

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Originally Posted by vc_watches

Also, I can't tell very well from the pic but does it come with the brown strap in matte or shiny? In any case, the brown looks great for the J. And IMHO much more flexible both for casual and formal wear (unless you're going for an all-black evening event of sorts).

Good stuff!

eric23 · 21 April 2013, 06:34 AM

Very nice! Congrats!

nick c · 21 April 2013, 06:41 AM

Stunning congrats

Bulliondesk · 21 April 2013, 06:55 AM

Clark beautiful addition! The J is stunning. You have have the son (5270) and it's father (5970)! Enjoy it to the fullest. Can't wait to see it soon!

Oryx · 21 April 2013, 07:01 AM

Excellent photos and what a watch! This forum needs to come with a health warning. First VC's 3970P and now this.....

Would be good to get your thoughts on how this compares to the 5270 for day to day wear. Are they both of a similar build quality and durability. How does the Lemania compare to the in house mechanism. Does it have a touch of nostalgia and warmth that the more up to date 5270G doesn't have?

Looks like the J is the one to get. I do hope there is one available for me when I decide to pull the trigger.

I think a 3970P, a 5970J and a 5270G could be the ultimate tripple slam.

myopiccoog · 21 April 2013, 07:16 AM

First of all Thanks!

The 5270 is a much better product because of the technology behind it from case to movement. It is like the new 2013 Range Rover to the 2012 Range Rover. The looks are different for better or for worse but the 2013 is an upgrade all around. Drive it once and you will know it the second you step on the gas. The 5270 wears more comfortably too because the case is lower profile and movement is thinner. Winding the 5270 is silky smooth. Pushing the chrono's is effortless. Not so much the case with the 5970. But again the movement the 5970 had been around in its current form since 1986 I believe.

The 5970J in particular has a very retro/classic look it combines the 2499 and the 3970 into a 39/40MM case. I like if for different reasons. It is like owning a classic car even though it hasn’t been gone from production for too long.

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Originally Posted by Oryx

Excellent photos and what a watch! This forum needs to come with a health warning. First VC's 3970P and now this.....

Would be good to get your thoughts on how this compares to the 5270 for day to day wear. Are they both of a similar build quality and durability. How does the Lemania compare to the in house mechanism. Does it have a touch of nostalgia and warmth that the more up to date 5270G doesn't have?

Looks like the J is the one to get. I do hope there is one available for me when I decide to pull the trigger.

I think a 3970P, a 5970J and a 5270G could be the ultimate tripple slam.

HL65 · 21 April 2013, 07:55 AM

Major congrats C!! Great pick up and glad I could help...Cheers,

Mauiguy · 21 April 2013, 08:26 AM

That is just a smokin' hot timepiece. Really impressed and major congrats! Wear it in excellent health!

LKK · 21 April 2013, 11:16 AM

One beautiful watch.

Psmith · 21 April 2013, 11:31 AM

Sensational - congrats!

mdtddd2007 · 21 April 2013, 01:15 PM

Just beautiful! Congrats!

Lamkyle · 21 April 2013, 05:00 PM

Stunning, congrats!!

VetteBandit · 22 April 2013, 12:05 AM

What a piece. Looks great on you, enjoy!

myopiccoog · 22 April 2013, 03:37 AM

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HL65 · 22 April 2013, 03:42 AM

Awesome shots of an awesome pair! Cheers,

kxux · 22 April 2013, 04:05 AM

That's awesome pair. Congrats on picking it up.

Oryx · 22 April 2013, 04:13 AM

Very nice indeed - both works of art in their own right

vc_watches · 22 April 2013, 04:31 AM

Really lovely pair. Yellow + white gold = FTW!

hutchman · 22 April 2013, 05:57 AM

Congratulations! It is definitely a beautiful addition.

FeelingTheBlues · 22 April 2013, 12:00 PM

Sweet goodness gracious, what a fabulous addition!

Congratulations Clark, it is a beautiful watch and it looks amazing next to your 5270, well done!

DK3 · 22 April 2013, 01:21 PM

Congratulations. The yellow gold version has such a stunning classic look. It is great to see you pull it out the box and wear it.

Bulliondesk · 23 April 2013, 12:14 AM

In those last two shots you can really see the size and dial differences! Great shots!

sea-dweller · 23 April 2013, 01:58 AM

Congrats!

topcat30093 · 23 April 2013, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Awesome shots of an awesome pair! Cheers,

Exactly

I can really appreciate the difference between the two models from your last photos.

Congratulations on new addition

myopiccoog · 26 April 2013, 06:23 AM

Wore the 5970J to work for the first time today. Have only wore it around the house and out to dinner thus far.

Very different than the 5270

21 April 2013, 06:24 AM	#5
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,487	Amazing! Congrats!!! __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

21 April 2013, 07:55 AM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,400	Major congrats C!! Great pick up and glad I could help...Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 April 2013, 11:16 AM	#14
LKK "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Asia Posts: 99	Wow One beautiful watch.

21 April 2013, 11:31 AM	#15
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Sensational - congrats! __________________

22 April 2013, 12:05 AM	#18
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	What a piece. Looks great on you, enjoy! __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

21 April 2013, 06:10 AM	#3
vc_watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Watch: PP PC, Nautilus! Posts: 705	Hot damn myopiccoog - I've sent you about 100 text messages about this over the last 24 hours and I still can't get over how nice that looks. By itself, and on you! Congratulations man!

21 April 2013, 06:13 AM	#4
vc_watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Watch: PP PC, Nautilus! Posts: 705	Also, I can't tell very well from the pic but does it come with the brown strap in matte or shiny? In any case, the brown looks great for the J. And IMHO much more flexible both for casual and formal wear (unless you're going for an all-black evening event of sorts). Good stuff!

21 April 2013, 06:34 AM	#7
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Very nice! Congrats!

21 April 2013, 06:41 AM	#8
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Stunning congrats

21 April 2013, 06:55 AM	#9
Bulliondesk Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Howard100/101 Posts: 656	Clark beautiful addition! The J is stunning. You have have the son (5270) and it's father (5970)! Enjoy it to the fullest. Can't wait to see it soon!

21 April 2013, 07:01 AM	#10
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,877	Excellent photos and what a watch! This forum needs to come with a health warning. First VC's 3970P and now this..... Would be good to get your thoughts on how this compares to the 5270 for day to day wear. Are they both of a similar build quality and durability. How does the Lemania compare to the in house mechanism. Does it have a touch of nostalgia and warmth that the more up to date 5270G doesn't have? Looks like the J is the one to get. I do hope there is one available for me when I decide to pull the trigger. I think a 3970P, a 5970J and a 5270G could be the ultimate tripple slam.

21 April 2013, 08:26 AM	#13
Mauiguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hawaiian islands Posts: 1,107	That is just a smokin' hot timepiece. Really impressed and major congrats! Wear it in excellent health!

21 April 2013, 01:15 PM	#16
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,657	Just beautiful! Congrats!

21 April 2013, 05:00 PM	#17
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	Stunning, congrats!!

22 April 2013, 03:42 AM	#20
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,400	Awesome shots of an awesome pair! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 April 2013, 04:05 AM	#21
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	That's awesome pair. Congrats on picking it up.

22 April 2013, 04:13 AM	#22
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,877	Very nice indeed - both works of art in their own right

22 April 2013, 04:31 AM	#23
vc_watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Watch: PP PC, Nautilus! Posts: 705	Really lovely pair. Yellow + white gold = FTW!

22 April 2013, 05:57 AM	#24
hutchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Mike Watch: All things Patek Posts: 515	Congratulations! It is definitely a beautiful addition. __________________ "There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count, and those who can't" Warren Buffett

22 April 2013, 12:00 PM	#25
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Sweet goodness gracious, what a fabulous addition! Congratulations Clark, it is a beautiful watch and it looks amazing next to your 5270, well done! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

22 April 2013, 01:21 PM	#26
DK3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Posts: 257	Congratulations. The yellow gold version has such a stunning classic look. It is great to see you pull it out the box and wear it.

23 April 2013, 12:14 AM	#27
Bulliondesk Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Howard100/101 Posts: 656	In those last two shots you can really see the size and dial differences! Great shots!

23 April 2013, 01:58 AM	#28
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

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