Patek Philippe 5070P - The Power of Platinum

I love Patek Philippe watches and have owned quite a few.  I do though find that I look at them a lot more than I wear them.  The problem is that I wear a lot of big (or really big) watches, so when I switch to a Patek World Timer or Calatrava, it just feels way too small on my wrist.   

A few years ago I owned a 5070 Chronograph in yellow gold for a few months... at 42mm's, it was huge by Patek standards and respectably sized by most others.  I could wear it back to back with a Panerai and not feel like I was wearing a ladies watch!  I sold it though since I'm really not a big fan of the gold watch / black dial combination.  I'm really drawn to white metals.  Many of the watches I have are stainless steel, a few are white gold, and a growing number are platinum - by far my favorite metal for a watch. 

When Patek announced the release of the 5070 in platinum (designated the 5070-P), I knew that this watch would have a huge appeal to me:  it's big, it's platinum, and it has a great blue-metallic 'sunburst dial'. 

The Patek 5070-P Chronograph is based on the Patek Caliber CH 27-70 (Nouvelle Lemania) movement that's visible through the sapphire crystal display back.  The large platinum bezel ring on the 5070-P contrasts perfectly with the nicely appointed striking blue dial.  There's a seconds subdial and a 30 minute elapsed time counter at 9 and 3 o'clock respectively.  Rectangular pushers on either side of the crown control the chronograph functions.  Secured by a crocodile strap that's adorned with a platinum deployant clasp, this big Patek feels great on the wrist.  There's really no substitute for the heft and feel of a platinum case of respectable proportions! 

For me, discounting the crazy options (that really aren't options) like a Sky Moon Turbo or a Minute Repeater; this is the perfect Patek!