Yes, you can be a fan of a brand regardless of price point but the reality is when it comes to actually purchasing a watch, price matters...a lot. A 20-30% savings on a watch can be a year of your child's university tuition.
5970 is perfect in many regards. Not sure id call the 5070 a classic, but it is impressive and modern - and I regret parting with my 5070p. What I disagree with Mark is that the 5970 took time to get used to. I think the reception to the launch of the 5970 was more positive than the 5170. for me it