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scrappy · 25 November 2014, 01:04 PM

Which model do you guys prefer and why? The complications on either model aren't exceedingly useful in the modern world so I assume the choice comes down to aesthetics and perceived collectibility. In fact, the legibility of the 5575 is such that it's probably an impractical watch in most circumstances.

I'm interested to hear people's thoughts on this and their rationale.

subtona · 25 November 2014, 01:07 PM

5575

incontrol · 25 November 2014, 01:41 PM

For me the 5575 but the RG 5975 is a beauty. I think the world time function of the 5575, if for nothing else, is an interesting complication especially with the new moon phase!

kneedeep · 25 November 2014, 01:53 PM

5575 World Time with the beautiful moon phase.

carnegie · 25 November 2014, 02:11 PM

Watches for $50K are not practical at all but we love them and wear them because they are pieces of art. Who cares how legible it is. We know time and date anyway from all displays that surround us.

GB-man · 25 November 2014, 02:14 PM

5575 all day for me. Love that moon.

HL65 · 25 November 2014, 08:10 PM

Not a fan of the 5975 at all simple reason aesthetics. The 5575 is a different story and the dial is absolutely beautiful. It is a bit dark or tough to see hands but the dial makes up for it.

RussW · 25 November 2014, 08:46 PM

I think both are beautiful, but I'd go 5975. Not really a moon phase fan.

travisb · 25 November 2014, 09:35 PM

5575 but I do like the 5975g.
The dial on the chrono is just too busy.

JorgeCCW · 25 November 2014, 10:05 PM

I like both, but prefer the 5575

Preacher · 25 November 2014, 10:24 PM

5975 would make a great casual wear chrono.

Jabberjaw · 25 November 2014, 10:47 PM

For 56K USD on the 5575 I had better be able to see the time than have bragging rights. Pass for me !

iazrollie · 25 November 2014, 11:03 PM

Love the 5575, but holding out for 5131. If it had a clear case back, id be all over it.

Chasseur · 26 November 2014, 06:04 AM

The case back is not too ugly

iazrollie · 26 November 2014, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chasseur

The case back is not too ugly

Not at all. It's beautiful. Maybe we could compromise with a hunter case???

jnelson3097 · 26 November 2014, 09:46 AM

Govberg just got this in today so it looks like it's starting to get to ADs.

mps354 · 26 November 2014, 10:34 AM

I prefer the 5575

lapince · 28 November 2014, 12:27 AM

5575 but I'm a sucker for moonphases...

Chasseur · 28 November 2014, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lapince

5575 but I'm a sucker for moonphases...

And a sucker for 5711P too

SearChart · 28 November 2014, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chasseur

The case back is not too ugly

Lovely

jon_jon · 29 November 2014, 02:10 PM

Just saw the 5575 in person. The case even though it is WG almost looks like it could be titanium with a darker finish. Otherwise the dial is beautiful and Patek did well with this 175th anniversary watch.

As for the 5975, I got to see the 5975R in person. I wore my 5170 in to compare and I have to say the 5170 is a nicer watch, although the list price is $20K higher, so it is not a fair comparison.

gunrnnr · 29 November 2014, 02:16 PM

5575 for me, love the world time and I think the moonphase adds a nice touch. I noticed the same thing jon_jon did...the white gold on this piece is a grayish color.

7sins · 29 November 2014, 02:22 PM

Definitely the 5575! I presume they are already all sold out?

Chasseur · 29 November 2014, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunrnnr

5575 for me, love the world time and I think the moonphase adds a nice touch. I noticed the same thing jon_jon did...the white gold on this piece is a grayish color.

No,no, it's the picture a friend of mine took
The color of the gold is in reality more brilliant

25 November 2014, 01:04 PM	#1
scrappy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 623	5575 vs 5975 Which model do you guys prefer and why? The complications on either model aren't exceedingly useful in the modern world so I assume the choice comes down to aesthetics and perceived collectibility. In fact, the legibility of the 5575 is such that it's probably an impractical watch in most circumstances. I'm interested to hear people's thoughts on this and their rationale.

25 November 2014, 01:41 PM	#3
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	For me the 5575 but the RG 5975 is a beauty. I think the world time function of the 5575, if for nothing else, is an interesting complication especially with the new moon phase! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

25 November 2014, 08:10 PM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,397	Not a fan of the 5975 at all simple reason aesthetics. The 5575 is a different story and the dial is absolutely beautiful. It is a bit dark or tough to see hands but the dial makes up for it. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

25 November 2014, 10:05 PM	#10
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,675	I like both, but prefer the 5575 __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

25 November 2014, 10:24 PM	#11
Preacher "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middle England Watch: Rolex of course Posts: 526	5975 would make a great casual wear chrono. __________________ Rolex is the King of Watches...indeed.

25 November 2014, 01:07 PM	#2
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	5575

25 November 2014, 01:53 PM	#4
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	5575 World Time with the beautiful moon phase.

25 November 2014, 02:11 PM	#5
carnegie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: somewhere Posts: 210	Watches for $50K are not practical at all but we love them and wear them because they are pieces of art. Who cares how legible it is. We know time and date anyway from all displays that surround us.

25 November 2014, 02:14 PM	#6
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,859	5575 all day for me. Love that moon.

25 November 2014, 08:46 PM	#8
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,339	I think both are beautiful, but I'd go 5975. Not really a moon phase fan.

25 November 2014, 09:35 PM	#9
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,211	5575 but I do like the 5975g. The dial on the chrono is just too busy.

25 November 2014, 10:47 PM	#12
Jabberjaw Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 292	For 56K USD on the 5575 I had better be able to see the time than have bragging rights. Pass for me !

25 November 2014, 11:03 PM	#13
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	Love the 5575, but holding out for 5131. If it had a clear case back, id be all over it. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

26 November 2014, 06:04 AM	#14
Chasseur "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,077	The case back is not too ugly

26 November 2014, 09:46 AM	#16
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	Govberg just got this in today so it looks like it's starting to get to ADs.

26 November 2014, 10:34 AM	#17
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	I prefer the 5575

28 November 2014, 12:27 AM	#18
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	5575 but I'm a sucker for moonphases...

29 November 2014, 02:10 PM	#21
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	Just saw the 5575 in person. The case even though it is WG almost looks like it could be titanium with a darker finish. Otherwise the dial is beautiful and Patek did well with this 175th anniversary watch. As for the 5975, I got to see the 5975R in person. I wore my 5170 in to compare and I have to say the 5170 is a nicer watch, although the list price is $20K higher, so it is not a fair comparison.

29 November 2014, 02:16 PM	#22
gunrnnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 188	5575 for me, love the world time and I think the moonphase adds a nice touch. I noticed the same thing jon_jon did...the white gold on this piece is a grayish color.

29 November 2014, 02:22 PM	#23
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,340	Definitely the 5575! I presume they are already all sold out? __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

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