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murcielago_boy · 6 May 2016, 10:41 PM

OK Gentlemen let me give some context to the question.

I'd like two answers from you all if you will: :)

Part 1: Which metal is the most beautiful?

- Ignore price considerations please. That's not the point.
- Think only about the beauty of the dial and the case - which metal accentuates/loses this the most?
- Which metal does the "configuration" of the watch the most justice?
- In which metal do you think they put the most work/effort into the dial?

Part 2: Which can be worn best casually with a polo shirt?

However, please consider that I'm dark skinned and can pull off yellow gold without it looking too formal.
AND - you have the option to change strap colour to whatever you want too.

Please help!

Regards

MB

texex91 · 6 May 2016, 10:42 PM

5070p

Vipes · 6 May 2016, 11:05 PM

Best combo for the 5070 is the platinum version, IMO. Quite beautiful with blue dial and platinum case.

RussW · 6 May 2016, 11:06 PM

5070p ticks all your boxes

dom007 · 6 May 2016, 11:16 PM

5070P for sure.

ec00421 · 6 May 2016, 11:18 PM

P or G

mps354 · 7 May 2016, 12:00 AM

5070p might be my favorite watch, so that would be my choice. And, though I'm usually not a fan of yellow gold, the 5070j would be my second choice. Something about Yellow gold and black dial just really works on this one. In reality, I'd happily own any variation of the 5070

Sam Philip · 7 May 2016, 12:03 AM

5070p

thomaspp · 7 May 2016, 12:19 AM

So let me begin by saying that all of the 5070s are beautiful (including the salmon dial London editions! rolf...).

Picking one of the 4 traditional variants is a very personal decision, but for me there was no question that the white gold and white dial was the way to go and the most versatile by far. Yes, the 5070P is the more limited of the 4, but the blue dial and white seconds hand is an acquired taste. I personally find the white seconds hand much better suited on the black dialed 5970P.

The 5070G is aging nicely with patina developing on the applied markers and hands.

Good luck.

Racerdj · 7 May 2016, 12:29 AM

Ignoring price, the 5070P. Considering all aspects, I chose this one.

el1125 · 7 May 2016, 12:32 AM

#1- p
#2- r

unknown · 7 May 2016, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murcielago_boy

Part 1: Which metal is the most beautiful?

- Ignore price considerations please. That's not the point.
- Think only about the beauty of the dial and the case - which metal accentuates/loses this the most?
- Which metal does the "configuration" of the watch the most justice?
- In which metal do you think they put the most work/effort into the dial?

Part 2: Which can be worn best casually with a polo shirt?

all dials are the same so there eis no difference between the 4 options
The 5070P is gorgeous but the 3 in gold are great too

For the price of the P you can get 2 pieces in gold, imo worth considering it

Concerning the gold, I prefer the R because the silver grey dial matches perfect
But yellow and white are superb too

To conclude ... there is no wrong choice. A 5070 is an icon no matter which one you take

blcblc · 7 May 2016, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerdj

Ignoring price, the 5070P. Considering all aspects, I chose this one.

x2. That's what I did too

GB-man · 7 May 2016, 12:47 AM

Ignoring price its the P by a landslide for me.

mps354 · 7 May 2016, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaspp

So let me begin by saying that all of the 5070s are beautiful (including the salmon dial London editions! rolf...).

Picking one of the 4 traditional variants is a very personal decision, but for me there was no question that the white gold and white dial was the way to go and the most versatile by far. Yes, the 5070P is the more limited of the 4, but the blue dial and white seconds hand is an acquired taste. I personally find the white seconds hand much better suited on the black dialed 5970P.

The 5070G is aging nicely with patina developing on the applied markers and hands.

Good luck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerdj

Ignoring price, the 5070P. Considering all aspects, I chose this one.

Beautiful

ap1 · 7 May 2016, 01:35 AM

P but really, every choice is a winner

soundserious · 7 May 2016, 02:20 AM

PPP, but honestly would love any color

kol · 7 May 2016, 02:49 AM

I own 5070P-013 (London edition) and thus I say 5070J.

Best, Kari

Passionata · 7 May 2016, 02:49 AM

I really love the J w blk dial

nyc2la · 7 May 2016, 03:36 AM

5070p --- blue + platinum = perfect

HL65 · 7 May 2016, 03:39 AM

P

RussW · 7 May 2016, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaspp

So let me begin by saying that all of the 5070s are beautiful (including the salmon dial London editions! rolf...).

Picking one of the 4 traditional variants is a very personal decision, but for me there was no question that the white gold and white dial was the way to go and the most versatile by far. Yes, the 5070P is the more limited of the 4, but the blue dial and white seconds hand is an acquired taste. I personally find the white seconds hand much better suited on the black dialed 5970P.

The 5070G is aging nicely with patina developing on the applied markers and hands.

Good luck.

Beautiful shots Thomas

thomaspp · 7 May 2016, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussW

Beautiful shots Thomas

tks russ.

jd57 · 7 May 2016, 08:07 AM

Another vote for the 5070R

Nat123 · 7 May 2016, 09:14 AM

Can't go wrong with any 5070 but P and J are best for me.

nyc2la · 7 May 2016, 09:37 AM

I tried on this today---what are the opinions of this version?

mineral · 7 May 2016, 11:07 AM

P with blue dial.

el1125 · 7 May 2016, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc2la

I tried on this today---what are the opinions of this version?

It's beautiful!!

texex91 · 7 May 2016, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc2la

I tried on this today---what are the opinions of this version?

Prefer Platinum

mps354 · 7 May 2016, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc2la

I tried on this today---what are the opinions of this version?

Beautiful combo, my 2nd favorite

7 May 2016, 12:29 AM	#10
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7 May 2016, 02:49 AM	#19
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7 May 2016, 03:36 AM	#20
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,185	The 5070. What metal to buy? 5070p --- blue + platinum = perfect __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

7 May 2016, 03:39 AM	#21
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6 May 2016, 10:41 PM	#1
murcielago_boy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: London, UK Watch: Patek 5170j Posts: 64	The 5070. What metal to buy? OK Gentlemen let me give some context to the question. I'd like two answers from you all if you will: :) Part 1: Which metal is the most beautiful? - Ignore price considerations please. That's not the point. - Think only about the beauty of the dial and the case - which metal accentuates/loses this the most? - Which metal does the "configuration" of the watch the most justice? - In which metal do you think they put the most work/effort into the dial? Part 2: Which can be worn best casually with a polo shirt? However, please consider that I'm dark skinned and can pull off yellow gold without it looking too formal. AND - you have the option to change strap colour to whatever you want too. Please help! Regards MB

6 May 2016, 10:42 PM	#2
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	5070p

6 May 2016, 11:05 PM	#3
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,852	Best combo for the 5070 is the platinum version, IMO. Quite beautiful with blue dial and platinum case.

6 May 2016, 11:06 PM	#4
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,341	5070p ticks all your boxes

6 May 2016, 11:16 PM	#5
dom007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Paradise Watch: on the dark side Posts: 543	5070P for sure.

6 May 2016, 11:18 PM	#6
ec00421 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NY Posts: 513	P or G

7 May 2016, 12:00 AM	#7
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,977	5070p might be my favorite watch, so that would be my choice. And, though I'm usually not a fan of yellow gold, the 5070j would be my second choice. Something about Yellow gold and black dial just really works on this one. In reality, I'd happily own any variation of the 5070

7 May 2016, 12:03 AM	#8
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	5070p

7 May 2016, 12:32 AM	#11
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	#1- p #2- r

7 May 2016, 12:47 AM	#14
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,926	Ignoring price its the P by a landslide for me.

7 May 2016, 01:35 AM	#16
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,127	P but really, every choice is a winner

7 May 2016, 02:49 AM	#18
kol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Estonia Posts: 146	I own 5070P-013 (London edition) and thus I say 5070J. Best, Kari

7 May 2016, 09:14 AM	#25
Nat123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 103	Can't go wrong Can't go wrong with any 5070 but P and J are best for me.

7 May 2016, 09:37 AM	#26
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,185	The 5070. What metal to buy? I tried on this today---what are the opinions of this version? __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

7 May 2016, 11:07 AM	#27
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	P with blue dial. __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

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