5170J vs 5140P

[Murcielagoboy2]

So guys I'm considering trading my trusty 5170J for a 5140P.

There are three 5140P's - the blue dial, the grey dial and the black with diamond hour markers.

I'm considering either the blue dial or the rather dressy black one. FYI, I wear my different "strap" Pateks all the time, so I'm not overly worried about about something being overly dressy. Nor being too small etc...

Thoughts please.

[Ichiran]

Purely personal preference I like the blue dial over the grey and the black with diamond markers.

[ts3]

Good move I think. I would rather go 3940P but among the 5140P options the grey one has grown on me lately. I wouldn't mind the black one if it had baguette diamond markers which it doesn't and I am not much into blue dial dress watches.

[liljctl]

Originally Posted by ts3

Good move I think. I would rather go 3940P but among the 5140P options the grey one has grown on me lately. I wouldn't mind the black one if it had baguette diamond markers which it doesn't and I am not much into blue dial dress watches.

It's the grey for me..



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[Vipes]

I like the blue best. The black is really nice too (good contrast of platinum and black dial).

[Flex368]

Blue.

[Murcielagoboy2]

You guys would all trade the manual wind Chrono for a PC?

[ts3]

I would for a 3940J or P and likely also 5140P. I don't love the romans on the 5170J and more generally I don't have any use for the chrono function on a dress watch which is why I have never gotten any manual wind dress chrono. I appreciate the beauty of those movements but in the end I am a guy who wants to use stuff rather than turn it around and examine it with a loupe. At the same time I very much like the 240 powered PCs except for the most recent iteration.

[edhahn44]

I echo the view of rather going 3940. The platinum version is amazing.


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[Acquisition40]

Really like the 5140P! 3940 is up there as much as the 5140, too. 5140 for size, 3940 for dial design.

Chrono's great, but I find the perpetual calendar to be a more convenient and useful feature for a daily-wearer.

[PatRoll]

I would keep 5170J! The day will come when YG will be inn again and PP has produced so many more of 5140 and 3940.

[Flex368]

Originally Posted by Murcielagoboy2

You guys would all trade the manual wind Chrono for a PC?

No I wouldn´t. The smaller 27 and 5 on the 5140 subdial totally kill the symmetry of the dial for me.

[jon_jon]

In general, P is better than a J. Trustworthy 240Q movement on the 5140P vs the in-house manual chrono movement on the 5170, they are both great watches. Best answer is to own both

[Murcielagoboy2]

Originally Posted by PatRoll

I would keep 5170J! The day will come when YG will be inn again and PP has produced so many more of 5140 and 3940.

I much prefer yellow gold to other metals regardless of prevailing tastes...so I’m already in agreement with you on that.
I already have a 5070J as well!

That’s what got me thinking about a 5140p. Something a little different!

[azizu]

i would actully keep your manual wound chrono and i bet it will be the next 1463 or 5070 (it is the first inhouse manual wound chrono). i love the PC but i would save for it rather than give up your 5170J

[gaeleus]

Id keep the 5170. A Manual winding chrono by Patek. First inhouse. Itll be a classic. And it has a vintage feel to it. One of my favorite Pateks. You can still find them at bargain low prices but for how long?

[ap1]

The answer is almost always blue

[KonoTime]

5170 I choose

[Humble michael]

Have you looked at 5327 G ? The blue dial and scalloped lugs are phenomenal, plus it is a 39
Mm piece. You can get on from a grey for 60- 65 USD - MSRP is 96 so it’s a great buy IMO. I would not want a 37 mm because it would be very difficult to resell if you ever wanted to once again just imho. I love mine.james in San Antonio Tx.:-)