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thomaspp · 11 May 2016, 08:29 AM

As between 5970G and 5970J, which do you prefer and why?

A few personal thoughts:

1. 5970J appears to have been the least produced having been in production for only 1 year and with approx. 450 produced vs. approx. 850 of the 5970G.

2. Yellow gold feels more vintage and timeless. White gold is more versatile and may stand the test of time better.

3. Yellow gold might have more character as opposed to white gold.

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Socal to az · 11 May 2016, 08:35 AM

God that's like saying do you love your eldest child or your youngest? :). They are both gorgeous and honestly different strokes for different times. Love em both- can't say I have a favorite.

Headshrinker · 11 May 2016, 08:47 AM

Both are superb, but I would choose the YG for its timeless and classic looks. It would be an honor to own either one.

AK797 · 11 May 2016, 08:56 AM

R then J for me.

RussW · 11 May 2016, 09:05 AM

I'd get the G, simply because I prefer white metal.

goog53 · 11 May 2016, 09:12 AM

Old School YG FTW!

thomaspp · 11 May 2016, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Socal to az

God that's like saying do you love your eldest child or your youngest? :). They are both gorgeous and honestly different strokes for different times. Love em both- can't say I have a favorite.

thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

Both are superb, but I would choose the YG for its timeless and classic looks. It would be an honor to own either one.

Thanks. Indeed.

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Originally Posted by AK797

R then J for me.

Thanks. You know, I am not a fan of the R on this... I love rose gold (you and I seem to share that affliction

) but the case and dial make it a little too "pink" for me. Just personal taste of course.

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Originally Posted by RussW

I'd get the G, simply because I prefer white metal.

Thanks Russ. I thought I was convinced on the P, and something held me back... maybe timing was not right, and probably still isn't right for me now as I am having a baby next month, but I like to think.

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Originally Posted by goog53

Old School YG FTW!

Cheers my friend.

myc ritz · 11 May 2016, 10:51 AM

I vote G by a nose.

lapince · 11 May 2016, 11:01 AM

Not a fan of yellow, so either a white metal or RG, though for a YG watch it still looks nice, but probably my least favorite combination possible

mps354 · 11 May 2016, 11:04 AM

I vote g. Just a personal preference. Any version is superb

Patton250 · 11 May 2016, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socal to az

God that's like saying do you love your eldest child or your youngest? :). They are both gorgeous and honestly different strokes for different times. Love em both- can't say I have a favorite.

Great analogy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

Both are superb, but I would choose the YG for its timeless and classic looks. It would be an honor to own either one.

Well put I completely agree 100%. YG for me.

OP you have a terrible dilemma.

jon_jon · 11 May 2016, 11:15 AM

I am a fan of white metal watches. But the 5970J has that classic Patek look to it. Both are great looking watches - tough choice!

cervantes · 11 May 2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jon_jon

I am a fan of white metal watches. But the 5970J has that classic Patek look to it. Both are great looking watches - tough choice!

Agreed. Normally prefer white metal, and that 5970G on a brown strap is stunning. But there is something absolutely alluring about a Patek PC in yellow gold, especially one in which so little have been produced. But for versatility the white gold is hard to beat. Good luck.

thomaspp · 11 May 2016, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon_jon

I am a fan of white metal watches. But the 5970J has that classic Patek look to it. Both are great looking watches - tough choice!

Thanks boss. How would you say the 5970g compares to your first generation 5270 (if I remember correctly you have one, no?).

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el1125 · 11 May 2016, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon_jon

I am a fan of white metal watches. But the 5970J has that classic Patek look to it. Both are great looking watches - tough choice!

Well said. In this reference my favorite is the P followed by the G. I owned both but flipped the G to get my 5204P. I didn't think I needed really 2 5970s. So I vote G, but you really can't go wrong with either. My opinion is that if you do decide to resell later on, you may do better owning white metal versus yellow at the same time that's reflected already in the purchase price as G sells for a bit more....

clintfca · 11 May 2016, 01:29 PM

G but on a brown strap for me.

el1125 · 11 May 2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by clintfca

G but on a brown strap for me.

Also many more strap color combos to match for G versus J. G will work with brown, black, blue , anything really....J, prob only brown and black

Hamish · 11 May 2016, 06:55 PM

G - personal preference

dom007 · 11 May 2016, 07:08 PM

White metal for me.

brettpaul · 11 May 2016, 07:55 PM

While I'm partial to white metals, I'll have to go with the YG on this occasion....like the classic looks and more limited production run.

AK797 · 11 May 2016, 09:02 PM

For G, I really like the 5270 with blue dial, maybe most of all the gold PCCs.

murcielago_boy · 11 May 2016, 11:14 PM

J - the 5970 just "comes to life" in that metal!

Bulliondesk · 12 May 2016, 12:40 AM

J no question. Least produced of all the 5970's. 25 years from now that will matter in auction results.

dom007 · 12 May 2016, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bulliondesk

J no question. Least produced of all the 5970's. 25 years from now that will matter in auction results.

That's a valid argument!

If you are still alive in 25 years and you can eventually no longer read the date on the perpetual calendar because of your age, you have at least improved your pension...

Personally I don't care for auction results in 25 years...

jc-watch · 12 May 2016, 03:33 AM

ThomasPP, huge congratulations on the new baby.

They sure put things in perspective!! Glad you held off on the P- if it doesn't feel right then it isn't the right time!

Without taking price, rarity, etc. into account, I am kinda groovin' on the J for its old school look. Then R and then G.

Only way to tell for sure for you is to strap them on. It would be awesome if you found a place where you could see all 3 (or 4!) at once.

Good luck and have fun!

Lordofrolex · 12 May 2016, 03:53 AM

My all time grail. I personally would go with YG as i'm a YG fan.

unknown · 12 May 2016, 04:28 AM

in this case .... YELLOW !

topcat30093 · 12 May 2016, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

Both are superb, but I would choose the YG for its timeless and classic looks. It would be an honor to own either one.

Fully agree.

What a position to be in

Hamish · 12 May 2016, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dom007

That's a valid argument!

If you are still alive in 25 years and you can eventually no longer read the date on the perpetual calendar because of your age, you have at least improved your pension...

Personally I don't care for auction results in 25 years...

I couldn't agree more

blcblc · 12 May 2016, 07:34 PM

Both are nice. Maybe i pick slightly to the G

11 May 2016, 08:29 AM	#1
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Daydreaming about PCCs again... As between 5970G and 5970J, which do you prefer and why? A few personal thoughts: 1. 5970J appears to have been the least produced having been in production for only 1 year and with approx. 450 produced vs. approx. 850 of the 5970G. 2. Yellow gold feels more vintage and timeless. White gold is more versatile and may stand the test of time better. 3. Yellow gold might have more character as opposed to white gold. These photos are taken from the net. market_image_2458568.jpg 13803833301_12260.jpg __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

11 May 2016, 07:55 PM	#20
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	While I'm partial to white metals, I'll have to go with the YG on this occasion....like the classic looks and more limited production run. __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

12 May 2016, 03:53 AM	#26
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	My all time grail. I personally would go with YG as i'm a YG fan. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

12 May 2016, 04:28 AM	#27
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,867	in this case .... YELLOW ! __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

11 May 2016, 08:35 AM	#2
Socal to az Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 791	God that's like saying do you love your eldest child or your youngest? :). They are both gorgeous and honestly different strokes for different times. Love em both- can't say I have a favorite.

11 May 2016, 08:47 AM	#3
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	Both are superb, but I would choose the YG for its timeless and classic looks. It would be an honor to own either one.

11 May 2016, 08:56 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	R then J for me.

11 May 2016, 09:05 AM	#5
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,350	I'd get the G, simply because I prefer white metal.

11 May 2016, 09:12 AM	#6
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,075	Old School YG FTW!

11 May 2016, 10:51 AM	#8
myc ritz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP, Speedy, Rolex Posts: 976	I vote G by a nose.

11 May 2016, 11:01 AM	#9
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Not a fan of yellow, so either a white metal or RG, though for a YG watch it still looks nice, but probably my least favorite combination possible

11 May 2016, 11:04 AM	#10
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,096	I vote g. Just a personal preference. Any version is superb

11 May 2016, 11:15 AM	#12
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,350	I am a fan of white metal watches. But the 5970J has that classic Patek look to it. Both are great looking watches - tough choice!

11 May 2016, 01:29 PM	#16
clintfca "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Clinton Location: Canada Watch: PP, Omega Posts: 159	G but on a brown strap for me.

11 May 2016, 06:55 PM	#18
Hamish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Earth Watch: 5575 Posts: 1,674	G - personal preference

11 May 2016, 07:08 PM	#19
dom007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Paradise Watch: on the dark side Posts: 543	White metal for me.

11 May 2016, 09:02 PM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	For G, I really like the 5270 with blue dial, maybe most of all the gold PCCs.

11 May 2016, 11:14 PM	#22
murcielago_boy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: London, UK Watch: Patek 5170j Posts: 64	J - the 5970 just "comes to life" in that metal!

12 May 2016, 12:40 AM	#23
Bulliondesk Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Howard100/101 Posts: 656	J no question. Least produced of all the 5970's. 25 years from now that will matter in auction results.

12 May 2016, 03:33 AM	#25
jc-watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Watch: need moar! Posts: 134	ThomasPP, huge congratulations on the new baby. They sure put things in perspective!! Glad you held off on the P- if it doesn't feel right then it isn't the right time! Without taking price, rarity, etc. into account, I am kinda groovin' on the J for its old school look. Then R and then G. Only way to tell for sure for you is to strap them on. It would be awesome if you found a place where you could see all 3 (or 4!) at once. Good luck and have fun!

12 May 2016, 07:34 PM	#30
blcblc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,296	Both are nice. Maybe i pick slightly to the G

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