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cervantes · 6 December 2016, 08:40 PM

5980. The 5990 lacks some soul for me.

Tony@KopiGau · 6 December 2016, 10:30 PM

5990 hands down

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lapince · 7 December 2016, 04:59 AM

Not a fan of either but 80 is better

jschmidtdmd · 10 December 2016, 06:05 AM

Well, I just added the 5980 back again for the 3rd time. So that's my vote!

Hoping the 1.5 link will solve my previous issues

rdragon · 10 December 2016, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

Well, I just added the 5980 back again for the 3rd time. So that's my vote!

Hoping the 1.5 link will solve my previous issues

Previous 2 times you sold was because of bracelet sizing?

jschmidtdmd · 10 December 2016, 08:37 AM

^had the watch on strap first which I loved and just traded, and then sold the bracelet version due to sizing yes.

TimeOnHand · 10 December 2016, 09:56 AM

TimeOnHand · 10 December 2016, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

^had the watch on strap first which I loved and just traded, and then sold the bracelet version due to sizing yes.

I also added the 1.5 link on my 5980 and it now fits like a dream!

Daytonaman799 · 11 December 2016, 12:28 AM

not a huge fan of either but 5990 for the mechanics for me

watchucallit · 11 December 2016, 10:43 AM

wow back and forth on the results. Kind of like the election.. Only difference this time is both candidates are great choices.. in contrast the much lesser choice won.

roma1280 · 6 January 2017, 07:52 AM

To wear I like 5990. I like the symmetry and I like the dual time functionality. if I were putting away for investment (I am not), I think the 5980 has more upside potential.

Racerdj · 6 January 2017, 07:59 AM

No surprise here, 5980!

topcat30093 · 6 January 2017, 04:12 PM

Simple choice for me the 5980

jschmidtdmd · 6 January 2017, 04:24 PM

SO the 5980-1r is back in my stable with the 1.5 link.

It's 100% a keeper.

I have lost considerable weight...so right now I do not need the 1.5 link in the winter, but I can tell you for sure that I will need it in the summer.

The watch fits great now and I am happy to have it back. I will be keeping it moving forward. No questions asked.

The price of the 1.5 link is absurd though IMO.

JPS

HauteHorlogerie · 6 January 2017, 04:59 PM

5980

dom007 · 6 January 2017, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

The price of the 1.5 link is absurd though IMO.

Perhaps that explains why you have lost considerable weight...

koetp · 7 January 2017, 01:31 AM

5980 Blue!

koetp · 7 January 2017, 01:35 AM

tonoboon · 7 January 2017, 01:59 AM

My friend and I got 5990 , we compare the dial from 2014 and 2016
My 2016 look darker than 2014 ,
Is that something wrong ?

TimeOnHand · 8 January 2017, 10:19 AM

thomaspp · 8 January 2017, 01:42 PM

5980 for me

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HauteHorlogerie · 8 January 2017, 05:37 PM

The reason I picked the 5980 is because to me the 5990 is just a bitt off. The date wheel at 12 o'clock just bothers me.... I don't know any other piece that does it..then taking the hinge the of the case and making it into the pushers...though genius is just not right in my eyes....then again if a 5990/1R comes watch me change my mind and choose that over the 5980/1R hahaha.

brettpaul · 9 January 2017, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

5980/1A black dial

Yep - has to be the black dial, otherwise 5990...unless there is a 5990 with blue dial this year, then that would be my first choice!

roma1280 · 10 January 2017, 03:37 AM

Thanks for the discussion folks, this prompted me to order a 5990 from my AD. Estimated wait 6 to 9 months - ugh.

sechsgang · 10 January 2017, 03:41 AM

I'll admit that right now because I want a white dial, I'm thinking about selling my 5990 and picking up a white dial 5980. However, if they made a white dial 5990, I'd do that.

ggencer · 11 January 2017, 05:41 PM

chronograph only as a complication is meaningless. Who uses chronos ? but the dual time that 5990 is really useful so my vote goes to 5990

josephashburnnn · 14 January 2017, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchucallit

although i did not start the earlier thread--- there were a lot of requests for a new poll... Which one do you prefer--- 5980 vs 5990? If you already own or are currently considering.. Or if you had to pick which one? Has your mind changed over time?

5990 on the left and 5980 on the right
me: Like both but own and still would select the 5990.

5980

alexlt730512 · 15 January 2017, 07:42 AM

wish the time could go back, I've had a chance to purchase one from local AD, which is an new old stock; however, it had many scratches and one deep scratch from the mishandling the the staffs at the store. if i remember correctly that I got an offer for 38.5K about two years ago for 5980.

sechsgang · 20 January 2017, 10:15 AM

Well in an update, sold the 5990, picked up...

However, I would still choose the 5990 over the black or blue dial 5980 FWIW.

toucan · 20 January 2017, 10:44 AM

I would pass on both.

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer?
The 5990	219	52.39%
The 5980	199	47.61%
Voters: 418. You may not vote on this poll

10 December 2016, 06:05 AM	#34
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	Well, I just added the 5980 back again for the 3rd time. So that's my vote! Hoping the 1.5 link will solve my previous issues __________________ Watches!

10 December 2016, 08:37 AM	#36
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	^had the watch on strap first which I loved and just traded, and then sold the bracelet version due to sizing yes. __________________ Watches!

10 December 2016, 09:56 AM	#37
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	__________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

6 January 2017, 07:59 AM	#42
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	No surprise here, 5980! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

6 December 2016, 08:40 PM	#31
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	5980. The 5990 lacks some soul for me.

6 December 2016, 10:30 PM	#32
Tony@KopiGau "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Tony Location: SF HK Posts: 70	5990 hands down Sent from my VIE-L29 using Tapatalk

7 December 2016, 04:59 AM	#33
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Not a fan of either but 80 is better

11 December 2016, 12:28 AM	#39
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,505	not a huge fan of either but 5990 for the mechanics for me

11 December 2016, 10:43 AM	#40
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,214	wow back and forth on the results. Kind of like the election.. Only difference this time is both candidates are great choices.. in contrast the much lesser choice won.

6 January 2017, 07:52 AM	#41
roma1280 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: New York / Rome Watch: 5970g Posts: 115	To wear I like 5990. I like the symmetry and I like the dual time functionality. if I were putting away for investment (I am not), I think the 5980 has more upside potential.

6 January 2017, 04:12 PM	#43
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Simple choice for me the 5980 __________________

6 January 2017, 04:24 PM	#44
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	SO the 5980-1r is back in my stable with the 1.5 link. It's 100% a keeper. I have lost considerable weight...so right now I do not need the 1.5 link in the winter, but I can tell you for sure that I will need it in the summer. The watch fits great now and I am happy to have it back. I will be keeping it moving forward. No questions asked. The price of the 1.5 link is absurd though IMO. JPS __________________ Watches!

6 January 2017, 04:59 PM	#45
HauteHorlogerie Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: My house Watch: 519LN \| 64A Posts: 1,241	5980

7 January 2017, 01:31 AM	#47
koetp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Asia and Europe Watch: Rolex PP AP&more Posts: 1,623	5980 Blue!

7 January 2017, 01:35 AM	#48
koetp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Asia and Europe Watch: Rolex PP AP&more Posts: 1,623

7 January 2017, 01:59 AM	#49
tonoboon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: KhonKaen - TH Watch: PP,JLC,RL,AP Posts: 76	My friend and I got 5990 , we compare the dial from 2014 and 2016 My 2016 look darker than 2014 , Is that something wrong ?

8 January 2017, 10:19 AM	#50
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	__________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

8 January 2017, 01:42 PM	#51
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	5980 for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

8 January 2017, 05:37 PM	#52
HauteHorlogerie Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: My house Watch: 519LN \| 64A Posts: 1,241	The reason I picked the 5980 is because to me the 5990 is just a bitt off. The date wheel at 12 o'clock just bothers me.... I don't know any other piece that does it..then taking the hinge the of the case and making it into the pushers...though genius is just not right in my eyes....then again if a 5990/1R comes watch me change my mind and choose that over the 5980/1R hahaha.

10 January 2017, 03:37 AM	#54
roma1280 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: New York / Rome Watch: 5970g Posts: 115	Thanks for the discussion folks, this prompted me to order a 5990 from my AD. Estimated wait 6 to 9 months - ugh.

10 January 2017, 03:41 AM	#55
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,443	I'll admit that right now because I want a white dial, I'm thinking about selling my 5990 and picking up a white dial 5980. However, if they made a white dial 5990, I'd do that.

11 January 2017, 05:41 PM	#56
ggencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: istanbul Posts: 94	chronograph only as a complication is meaningless. Who uses chronos ? but the dual time that 5990 is really useful so my vote goes to 5990

15 January 2017, 07:42 AM	#58
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,245	wish the time could go back, I've had a chance to purchase one from local AD, which is an new old stock; however, it had many scratches and one deep scratch from the mishandling the the staffs at the store. if i remember correctly that I got an offer for 38.5K about two years ago for 5980.

20 January 2017, 10:15 AM	#59
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,443	Well in an update, sold the 5990, picked up... However, I would still choose the 5990 over the black or blue dial 5980 FWIW.

20 January 2017, 10:44 AM	#60
toucan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 5970 Posts: 1,980	I would pass on both.

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