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5170j and some "blue" dial Pateks
Aug 15, 2010,12:27 PM
Recently I got the chance to see the new chronograph 5170j on a couple of occasions. I was very curious as the official Patek photos looked like they were computer renditions and other published photos either were taken in harsh lightning or with poor white balance. I appearance in the metal were, not unexpectedly, very positive. It is a very nice classical chronograph. The look is quite different from the 5070 but and it would be nice to have both.
I took a few photos in slightly varying lightning situations and you can see how the appearance subtly changes. Technically the photos are not good as they are taken handheld in available light with a simple camera, but I hope they will give a hint on what is to be expected.
I particularly like the blue colours offered by the current range of Pateks. I think I captured the colour nuances of the new 5960P. The fact that the centre of the chrono subdial is also blue makes it more harmonious to me than the grey and dial platinum and the red gold version - a very nice watch. The perpetual calendar 5140P is also extremely appealing.
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5170j and some "blue" dial Pateks
By: Morten : August 15th, 2010-12:27
Recently I got the chance to see the new chronograph 5170j on a couple of occasions. I was very curious as the official Patek photos looked like they were computer renditions and other published photos either were taken in harsh lightning or with poor whi...
Great shots...
By: MiniCooper : August 16th, 2010-12:01
of the 5170.... Thanks for posting.... Cheers
Always better in person
By: Nomer : August 17th, 2010-14:54
I've always been impressed as to how Patek timepieces generally always give a more positive impression on the wrist than in press-release or official pictures; your first four photos really convey the "live" experience beauty of this watch. Thanks for pos...