5172g - blue vs salmon

[canez16]

Debating pulling the trigger on a 5172g as my next Patek and torn between the blue and salmon dial. Both are gorgeous but very different vibes...

Can any 5172g owners weigh in on why you chose one over the other? What is more versatile with strap options? Also great to hear some feedback from prospective owners and fans of the model.

Oh, and pics always help!

[Partekular]

The salmon lacks the Patek character IMO. In the Arab blue it has a classic Patek style reflecting its predecessors. The Salmon colour was a belated and dare I sat it, desperate attempt to apply a little ‘pop’ to the classic and lacks subtlety - again IMO. Patek is constantly trying to appeal to younger buyers which, I think, explains the flexing colour change.

Of course I would say that as I bought one of the first ones to be released - in Arab blue - and I love it. I imagine the salmon will have been produced in greater numbers.

In any event, whatever your taste the 5172G is a beautiful watch with following on in a long line of brilliant Chronos.

[Roger Lococco]

Definitely Blue


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[salnuaimi]

Salmon for me

[ChetBaker]

Originally Posted by Partekular

The salmon lacks the Patek character IMO. In the Arab blue it has a classic Patek style reflecting its predecessors. The Salmon colour was a belated and dare I sat it, desperate attempt to apply a little ‘pop’ to the classic and lacks subtlety - again IMO. Patek is constantly trying to appeal to younger buyers which, I think, explains the flexing colour change.

Of course I would say that as I bought one of the first ones to be released - in Arab blue - and I love it. I imagine the salmon will have been produced in greater numbers.

In any event, whatever your taste the 5172G is a beautiful watch with following on in a long line of brilliant Chronos.

I have the blue but have never seen it described as "Arab Blue". What's the background to that?

[ibr123]

Just saw both in-person in Switzerland, blue for me.

Also check this thread. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=915819


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[sampelligrino]

Blue for me as well

[dardeca]

Blue

[sycopupy]

In person, the Salmon.

[dragonliondog]

i got mine - blue

[Partekular]

The 5172G dial on the certificate of origin states VERNIS BLEU ARABES… It’s a ‘Moroccan’ sort of grey blue.

[ChetBaker]

Originally Posted by Partekular

The 5172G dial on the certificate of origin states VERNIS BLEU ARABES… It’s a ‘Moroccan’ sort of grey blue.

Got it thanks.

[Noak]

I have the blue and tried the salmon but it didn’t convince me that I should get it as well. The numerals against blue looks much nicer than on salmon. If it’s a gradient salmon dial, that might be a different story.


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[Vasco]

Originally Posted by Partekular

The 5172G dial on the certificate of origin states VERNIS BLEU ARABES… It’s a ‘Moroccan’ sort of grey blue.

My guess would be that it's relating to the arabic numerals, rather than the color.

[1William]

Salmon.

[CV997]

Blue with alligator strap




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[bioyuki]

I went with the salmon. In person it’s fantastic and more dynamic than the blue IMO. But blue would be the ‘classic’ choice.

[vecca]

Originally Posted by CV997

Blue with alligator strap




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What a great shot!

[Toffeeman]

Salmon is more distinctive

[nickorette]

Salmon for me. Not many watches with salmon dials, and Patek does have history in it's use.

The blue dial to be felt like they were trying to appeal to a more casual audience with the contrast stitch calf strap, the gloss brown alligator is more formal imo. I suppose you can always change straps. Regardless, the salmon was more aesthetically pleasing to me.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Vasco

My guess would be that it's relating to the arabic numerals, rather than the color.

I take it as saying the dial is Arabic with blue varnish. Arabic being the numerals as it’s not uncommon to say Arabic dial or Roman dial etc.

[Ichiran]

I wish Patek go back to 38-39mm chronographs. I will be a buyer.

[Uros]

Its the pushers which killed the deal for me when tried salmon but its same for both


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[Partekular]

Originally Posted by Vasco

My guess would be that it's relating to the arabic numerals, rather than the color.

You might be right ….HODINKEE - The 5172G is a white gold, manual-winding chronograph with a bright blue dial and luminous Arabic numerals. It has a vintage vibe with the ...

I thought it referred to the Moroccan/ Arab favourite blue colouring… http://walklabyrinth.blogspot.com/20...co.html… but your interpretation makes sense.

Either way the blue faced watch is one of PP’s best and pairs with the lugs of the 5320 - the best of the best! - in cream.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by nickorette

Salmon for me. Not many watches with salmon dials, and Patek does have history in it's use.

The blue dial to be felt like they were trying to appeal to a more casual audience with the contrast stitch calf strap, the gloss brown alligator is more formal imo. I suppose you can always change straps. Regardless, the salmon was more aesthetically pleasing to me.

If this picture doesn’t convince you I don’t know what will

Beautiful

[Vasco]

Originally Posted by Partekular

Either way the blue faced watch is one of PP’s best and pairs with the lugs of the 5320 - the best of the best! - in cream.

I love that whole case+lugs design very much too

[hypernova]

Love the versatility of the blue, particularly with the calf strap




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[seadubs]

Always preferred the blue in photos until I saw the salmon in person. Not to mention the salmon takes straps really well !

[IGY]

I've seen and tried on both. I prefer the blue to the opaline. But I have quite pale, fair skin; what suits you best might depend on your skin tone.

[ts3]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

I wish Patek go back to 38-39mm chronographs. I will be a buyer.

+1

I may eventually get a used 5170P.

If I wanted a 5172 I'd go blue.

But I'd go salmon for the 5320 as I don't like the earlier yellow-whitish dial variant.