BASELWORLD 2009 - NEW Reference - 5970P
5970P-001 Men'sGrand ComplicationsThis traditional chronograph with a perpetual calendar was launched with a larger case in 2004. It now comes in a new platinum version with a shiny black dial that emphasizes the timeless elegance of this characteristic 1930s- and 1940s-style Patek Philippe complication.Technical data * Caliber CH 27-70 Q * Mechanical manually wound movement * Chronograph with 30-minute counter * Perpetual calendar: day and month in apertures, date and leap year by hands * Moon phases and am/pm indication * Seconds subdial * Fold-over clasp * Interchangeable full back and sapphire-crystal case back * Water resistant to 30 m * Case diameter: 40 mm * Base of the chronograph movement Nouvelle L��mania , exclusive execution to Patek Philippe * Ebony-black dial, applied gold hour markers * PlatinumCaliber: * Chronograph function: center chronograph hand, 30-minute counter * Perpetual calendar: date and leap year by hands, day and

how reliable is forged carbon?
hi guys:i need your inputs, I've heard that forged carbon is not as reliable as SS and will faded and scratch easily, but of course it'll hide some marks. most importantly, it's can't be fixed.is this true? what would you pick between 44mm SS or 44mm FC?thank you so much for your help and i know there are many threads cover this topic already.

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PP fake marketing?
Before I get bombarded with angry comments, I'm not posting this article to bash PP- I found the article very interesting which shows the extent hype and marketing can affect our perceptions about a brand.watchesbysjx/2017/09/the-...timepiece.html

Ok opinions are gonna vary on this one lol!
Here we go again.... ive got a AP Forged Carbon 44mm and just cant get attached to it. Maybe ive got buyers remorse based on a rubber/plastic/ceramic watch for alot of $$$$ and cant personally see the justification in it too.Its not my first AP and i dont dislike it but its just not doing it for me. I tried to do a deal on a RG 44mm but we just couldnt come to an agreement that i could say was a worthwhile deal.....I am also paranoid about the reliability after the issues i had with my AP SafariSo ive been looking around and not for anything in particular and this was offered to me last night.... A solid gold YMII full set 116688I will have to tip in a bit to do the deal(not enough to phase me)Now i know the YMII is not the most popular model on the forums here but i do like them (i had a TT YMII previously) and i miss having a PM piece in my ownership (ive had a gold sub/yachtmaster 1 and a DD previously)whats your thoughts on this as a trade?again i figure this will be a mixed bag of