The 5170 measures a smaller 39.4mm – significantly more restrained than the older 5070’s 42mm case. 5170J) and eventually added the white gold 5070G to the lineup.Ĭompared to its predecessor, the two major differences that the Patek Philippe chronograph 5170 brought to the table were sizing and movement. The Patek Philippe 5170 Replaced the 5070įor some context, up until 2010, the flagship Patek Philippe chronograph was the famed ref. Let’s get a closer look at the Patek Philippe 5170G chronograph. 5170G sits on the elegant side of the watch design spectrum. Despite a chronograph’s natural tendency to be sporty in style, in true Patek Philippe form, the ref. White gold can be had in a few different flavors from years past.Introduced in 2013 as a follow up to the yellow gold model, the Patek Philippe 5170G is the ultimate expression of a very fine chronograph. You now have three choices of 5270s in the PP current collection. The current assortment of 5270s now includes the aforementioned vintage-inspired platinum version, a stunning all-rose variation on a bracelet, and as of today, classic warm yellow gold matched to a brown alligator strap. With this introduction, I would argue that the arc of the 5270 feels if not finished, certainly more whole. Some show attendees even ventured to say that it was just the shot in the arm that this reference may have needed platinum being platinum, the 5270P became the reigning top dog of 5270s, which it remains to this day. With its vintage-evoking blackened gold baton numerals and handset, it was one of the most positively discussed watch introductions of the year from any brand. This feature resulted in a bump at the lowest portion of the dial, which some in the collecting community derided as the "chin." (This controversial aspect of the design has since been remedied.) A major step forward came two years ago in Basel, with an extremely promising release in the form of the platinum 5270 with an exquisite salmon dial. With the next wave of 5270s, in 2013, Patek added a tachymeter, connecting the new reference back a bit to the 5970. And while 41mm x 12.4mm doesn't read small on paper or translate to a dainty wearing experience, it does convey a certain gravity that I think works well. I've not put hands on this new yellow-gold version, but I have had the opportunity to try on previous variations within the cozy confines of a Baselworld booth over the years. However, there were aspects of the design that some collectors faulted, starting with its size, which saw an increase of 1mm over the 40mm 5970, which was accentuated by large, ornate lugs. Having said that, on the wrist, the 5270 feels really good. When Paul Boutros spent a week with the 5270, he had very positive things to say about the movement's performance. CH 29-535 PS Q is as good as any movement that Patek makes, and its level of finishing is commensurate with what one would expect of a watch of this caliber from a brand of this caliber. Whereas the 1518, the 2499, the 3970, and, most recently, the 5970 are generally praised, the same has not necessarily always been so for the 5270. But not everybody was immediately in love. Sure, this reference offered a giant step forward in Patek Philippe's most visible complication type. The 5270 has not had the smooth path to success that one would have expected given its historical antecedents.
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