Patek Philippe

3 years after the release of the 5170J yellow gold chronograph, Patek Philippe took the opportunity of the 2013 Basel Fair to present its white gold reference. This new version is not just as a mere change of case material. It incorporates an aesthetic ch...  

Whilst I like the J more for its elegant spirit,I must say that theG is very appealing too. Can we expect a 5170p with blue dial? Modern classics already. Mo

I tried to imagine a 5170P with a blue dial. I think that this combo works much better with the 5070... it will be difficult to do better! Fx

Numerals are to die for. Still warming up to the 5170 as a whole ... The 5070 has a very special place in all of horology and is hard to replace. FX, in terms of refinement, how would u rate the movement vs the previous lemania ? Never been able to have t... 

The new movement brings a lot in terms of performance. But there was something very charming in the previous movement: the shape of the bridge, the layout of the movement... Fx

... What we don't really get is the difference of texture with the yellow. On pics feels like a "dead" white that doesn't change with different light situations. Good looking watch though

Yes, the subtle differences of the dials are difficult to catch... Fx

I almost know nothing about Patek Philippe. It's articles like this that help novices gain a foundation and appreciation for various houses.

That much more appealing to me!! I never could warm up to the 5170J but the 5170G gets me at first look! Cheers,

It is the interest of the new version: to create different feelings! Fx

is definitely the 5170G, I really love the dial with its Breguet numbers and if on top (well, inside actually) it were to "house" the CH 27-70 based on the Nouvelle Lemania Ebauche.....to me it would be cherry on the cake! I really love that Nouvelle Lema... 

About the movement, we are facing the half empty / half full glass story. the in-house movement brings a lot in terms of performance but me too, I was seduced by the Nouvelle Lemania based movement. Life is not easy! Fx

Made it perfect on this one.. I have seen the 5170J and i thought the watch looked a bit flat.. But this one with the breguet numeral, made it really beautiful Thanks for the nice photos FX Sam

I agree with you. If I was looking to buy a 5170, than G would most certainly be my choice.

I would hesitate a lot if I had to choose between them... Honestly I don't know! Fx

Sure that the Breguet figures are a nice addition but the indexes have also a kind of depth feeling. I don't consider the 5170J so flat. Thanks! Fx

I miss my 5170j and was excited to see the new 5170g... I think I prefer the breguet numerals and the white case color. Still, I remain more drawn to the new datograph... Regardless, a fantastic timepiece. OpC

The new Datograph is a very different watch. Larger, heavier, it really depends on what you look for. Thanks! Fx

I also prefer the G, with its much "younger" look. R

I would not say "young" but more contemporary. After all, both watches have vintage roots. ;) Fx

First, I much prefer the white gold version, not only because I am not a fan of colored gold cases, but also because I find the dial more appealing. One only detail I prefer on the 5170 compared to the 5070 is the case back surrounding the sapphire. I fin... 

If I could afford it, my first choice would be the 5070P with its stunning blue dial. A watch with a lot of character while the 5170 plays a different tune... Thanks! Fx

It is a true beauty, nevertheless deserved more detailed features and fine finishing.

thanks a lot for sharing your pictures & thoughts on that beaty. I agree, it is a pleasure on the wrist ... ... and I love it when the light starts to play with the shades of the dial and the numerals. Thanks! Oliver ...  

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even if the texture of the dial doesn't play with the light, the dial does :) The breguet numerals feel like floating

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you really did a great job of capturing the depth and beauty of this watch! thanks for sharing

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