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Old 3 December 2016, 05:30 PM   #1
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5170R or 5327R?

Which one would you pick ? I am in london for few days and found both. Please help me take the decision. Cheers
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Old 3 December 2016, 05:46 PM   #2
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Mmmmmmm....if 5327G blue dial no hesitation!! As it's R not a huge fan!!
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Old 3 December 2016, 05:53 PM   #3
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Old 3 December 2016, 05:53 PM   #4
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5170 without a doubt for me. It's super elegant and pretty much perfect. Ben Clymer described it as "as good as it gets" in a hodinkee video, that sums it up well
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Old 3 December 2016, 05:59 PM   #5
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more a chrono guy so 5170 for me
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Old 3 December 2016, 06:41 PM   #6
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Thanks for whiohave already replied. Would you then go for 5170 R or J ? Thanks
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Old 3 December 2016, 07:16 PM   #7
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Thanks for whiohave already replied. Would you then go for 5170 R or J ? Thanks
Forget the J, they truly sit at the AD - yellow gold just not the flavour of the month.
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Old 3 December 2016, 07:29 PM   #8
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R but yellow gold is making a come back
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Old 3 December 2016, 11:29 PM   #9
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5170 for me, but most of my watches are chronos
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Old 4 December 2016, 12:42 AM   #10
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5170R , no question


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Old 4 December 2016, 12:58 AM   #11
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5170r black dial... 5370 if you are getting VAT and currency benefits, may be your only chance.
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Old 4 December 2016, 02:41 AM   #12
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Patek chrono vs a Patek perpetual calendar - a tough choice! Have you tried them on the wrist and see which one you like better?

The perpetual calendar is more practical than a chrono. However you have to keep it in a winder or set it every time you wear it again. For the chrono, you don't have to set it every time you wear it. Some people find the perpetual dial a bit cluttered and not easily legible.

So weigh the pros/cons of both and decide which one fits better into your lifestyle. Best of luck in your selection!
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Old 4 December 2016, 02:50 AM   #13
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Tough call, but I'd go 5170r. The manual wind is too nice and the dial on the 5327 has a little too much going on (as much as I love them, I feel like they forced the Breguet numbers in there). YMMV.
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Not a fan of the 5327. Breugets dont work for me with the dial configuration and hands. I'd go 5170R, white dial is really nice.
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