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29 December 2019, 06:08 PM | #1 |
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5711 has bitten me...
I’ve always liked the Nautilus range and a few years ago when I first set myself a target of getting a Nautilus, only the 5711 was in anyway reasonable as an ambition (at the time it was reasonably available), but truth be told, I didn’t love it. Things moved on a little, and I ended up being in a position to choose whichever Nautilus I wanted, so I got myself a 5990, my favourite (just, over the 5712).
All was well. And then yesterday, I was sat next to a chap wearing a 5711 on a plane. It was stunning! And now I want one! The last thing I need is another steel sports watch (I have three Rolex, three AP, and the 5990)...but here we are, with the the 5711 bug finally properly bitten! Bugger! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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29 December 2019, 06:37 PM | #2 |
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It's very sad when this happens. My condolences.
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29 December 2019, 07:03 PM | #3 |
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29 December 2019, 08:05 PM | #4 |
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FOMO has bitten
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29 December 2019, 08:12 PM | #5 |
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Ahhhh...I know that feeling all too well. The 5990 is beautiful and symmetrical in its own way. But...the 5711 is perfection. The gradient face is something to behold. I totally understand your new found love/respect. It’s a watch for life, versatile and timeless. Happy hunting!
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29 December 2019, 08:57 PM | #6 |
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it won t be cheap
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29 December 2019, 09:19 PM | #7 |
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With enough hard work, retail is possible! Gives me something to do next year!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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29 December 2019, 10:23 PM | #8 |
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On year 4 after the bite with no remedy in site. Perhaps year 2020 will be the year.
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29 December 2019, 10:44 PM | #9 |
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The 5711 is a very cool watch and I have almost bought one several times. I have a large wrist at 7.5-7.75 and the 5711 is just a little small for my tastes. I have always preferred the white dial over the blue but both are very nice.
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30 December 2019, 02:08 AM | #10 |
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See told u. It’s better than the 5990 :)
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30 December 2019, 02:11 AM | #11 |
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Surprised as you have the 5990, the SS 5711 never did very much for me, I wouldn't pay for one when I was offered 10% off back in the day.
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30 December 2019, 02:14 AM | #12 |
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Really, we all need one. All the cool kids have one
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30 December 2019, 02:20 AM | #13 |
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30 December 2019, 02:23 AM | #15 |
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Completely understandable.
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30 December 2019, 03:32 AM | #17 |
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Sounds like you should be able to source one at retail. Good luck on your journey. Makes you appreciate it all the more.
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30 December 2019, 03:37 AM | #18 |
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30 December 2019, 04:21 AM | #20 |
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The 5711 is a very beautiful piece. It ain’t even close to 50k beautiful IMO. It’s 25k beautiful. Although the AP 15500 is just as nice and only 19k.
If you truly love the 5711 I pray you find one at retail.
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30 December 2019, 06:30 AM | #21 |
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Go for it!
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30 December 2019, 07:08 AM | #22 |
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So you happen to fall in love with the most coveted watch in the world. Such is human nature. Since it is highly unlikely you will get one at retail, you will have to go grey. The good news is that when you discover its charms are fleeting, you can resell for very little loss or maybe a gain. Good luck.
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30 December 2019, 07:23 AM | #23 |
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When this happens at this point.. not much to say except RIP. Can't deny it's a timeless classic though good luck.
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30 December 2019, 08:12 AM | #24 |
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5711, 5712 are both great!
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30 December 2019, 08:36 AM | #25 |
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Just think, if you had the 5711 and saw someone wearing a 5990....
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30 December 2019, 08:55 AM | #26 |
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30 December 2019, 10:00 AM | #29 |
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Also never cared for the 5990 - kind of un-Nautilus to me
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