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HorologyK · 6 November 2015, 12:35 AM

So I finally got one sealed and to be quiet honest, I'm moderately underwhelmed. Not sure why they are in such demand as my 5167 is a better go to piece IMO. Anyway, not sure if I gong to keep it or flip it at this point. Cheers.

slashd0t · 6 November 2015, 12:46 AM

While the 5711 is a beautiful piece, I agree that the 5167 is a significantly more interesting piece... It came down to a 5711 or a 5167 for me; I chose the 5167.

cervantes · 6 November 2015, 01:03 AM

Feel free to unload it this way ;-)

Give it time, it's a refined watch with a matchless feel on the wrist. If anything, it's the aqua that sometimes draws yawns initially.

RussW · 6 November 2015, 01:09 AM

Congrats

. There's a lot of hype with the 5711 so it has a lot to live up to. Give it time and I'm sure you will grow to love it.

iazrollie · 6 November 2015, 01:17 AM

Take the watch out of the plastic and you will witness the true beauty of that amazing dial.

HorologyK · 6 November 2015, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cervantes

Feel free to unload it this way ;-)

Give it time, it's a refined watch with a matchless feel on the wrist. If anything, it's the aqua that sometimes draws yawns initially.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussW

Congrats

. There's a lot of hype with the 5711 so it has a lot to live up to. Give it time and I'm sure you will grow to love it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iazrollie

Take the watch out of the plastic and you will witness the true beauty of that amazing dial.

Thanks all. Even though it's sealed I can tell based on past experience that I'm not going to like it. Easier to sell when sealed.

RichHitch · 6 November 2015, 01:42 AM

At least try it on !!!!

It's awesome ! Give it a chance to grow on you.

JorgeCCW · 6 November 2015, 02:10 AM

zosg · 6 November 2015, 02:11 AM

I have had both and they both really are amazing pieces. Overall, I much prefer the 5711.

kSloan "Dat Dude" · 6 November 2015, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

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Bitzer75 · 6 November 2015, 02:57 AM

hmm... I don't get it. If you already know even without trying it on that you don't like it, why did you buy it at all just to flip it right away? There are so many collectors out there waiting for one that there was certainly someone on the waiting list behind you who had been happy to buy it.

bdex75 · 6 November 2015, 03:04 AM

I think it is beautiful. I think they are a lot of $ for a SS watch but it is a PP.

Not sure why you bought it if it did not knock your socks off. Unless you got enough of a discount to make some $ on it selling at market price.

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jjnd08 · 6 November 2015, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by HorologyK

Thanks all. Even though it's sealed I can tell based on past experience that I'm not going to like it. Easier to sell when sealed.

I agree with you. I think you should absolutely love a watch that carries the price tag of a 5711 - not HOPE that it grows on you.

I think you are making the right move to keep it sealed, I'm sure you'll have no problem finding a buyer.

Psmith · 6 November 2015, 03:20 AM

Congrats

Peterandwatches · 6 November 2015, 03:31 AM

Good pick up, but I vastly prefer the 5167 over the 5711 and 15202.

HorologyK · 6 November 2015, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

I agree with you. I think you should absolutely love a watch that carries the price tag of a 5711 - not HOPE that it grows on you.

I think you are making the right move to keep it sealed, I'm sure you'll have no problem finding a buyer.

Thanks. I agree., but I'm going to give it a few days. You can't tell much from pictures vs. in hand !

lapince · 6 November 2015, 04:17 AM

congrats it's awesome

brmeyers · 6 November 2015, 04:30 AM

I would say Big congratulations on getting that watch!

I think its possible that a watch can grow on you.
Not all marriages begin with love at first sight. Sometimes its a growing friendship that develops into a deep love over time.
And sometimes it is love at first sight.
Based on everything I have read about the 5711, it's money in the bank, so I would say give it a chance. If after a couple months it is still not moving you, at least you know you your tried and experienced a legendary piece of Horology history AND you can sell it easily for $25K even used. Just my opinion.

travisb · 6 November 2015, 04:58 AM

It's a beautiful reference but not for everyone.

Lordofrolex · 6 November 2015, 05:06 AM

I personally love the 5711 on the bracelet and think the 5167 is to boring on that rubber strap.

HorologyK · 6 November 2015, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

I personally love the 5711 on the bracelet and think the 5167 is to boring on that rubber strap.

Lol. I don't think we can be friends.

texex91 · 6 November 2015, 06:10 AM

Keep it sealed and flip...

mfer · 6 November 2015, 06:22 AM

Surprised they let you keep it sealed.

AK797 · 6 November 2015, 06:24 AM

At least get it out and in the sun and see. Even unsealed you will have no problem getting a great price.

ap1 · 6 November 2015, 07:45 AM

hhhmmm. bummer you don't love it. a low probability event. im the opposite of one of the other posters

5711>15202 (just barely) - then 5167 a distant third. had the trifecta and moved the 5167. its amazing dial wasn't enough to give it satying power for me

cmcm3 · 6 November 2015, 07:50 AM

5711 has to be worn to be appreciated. It's not a traditionally good looking watch, but it all makes sense on the wrist.

de66 · 6 November 2015, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by HorologyK

Thanks all. Even though it's sealed I can tell based on past experience that I'm not going to like it. Easier to sell when sealed.

What made you buy it?

mps354 · 6 November 2015, 09:36 AM

It's one of my favorites but as others have said, it's too expensive to have if you don't love it

TimeOnHand · 6 November 2015, 09:54 AM

Great Pick Up Mate! Well done!

kneedeep · 6 November 2015, 09:59 AM

Ok, I'm going to make an admission now. On 2 occasions within the past year I walked into an AD wearing my 5167. First occasion AD had 5711 blue dial. Second occasion AD had 5711 white dial. Passed both times - my Aquanaut sang louder to me. That was the true test for me. End of story.

6 November 2015, 12:35 AM	#1
HorologyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,358	Boom ! Clap !! So I finally got one sealed and to be quiet honest, I'm moderately underwhelmed. Not sure why they are in such demand as my 5167 is a better go to piece IMO. Anyway, not sure if I gong to keep it or flip it at this point. Cheers.

6 November 2015, 12:46 AM	#2
slashd0t "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Jamie Location: Edmonton, AB Watch: This & That Posts: 771	While the 5711 is a beautiful piece, I agree that the 5167 is a significantly more interesting piece... It came down to a 5711 or a 5167 for me; I chose the 5167. __________________ /.

6 November 2015, 01:17 AM	#5
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	Take the watch out of the plastic and you will witness the true beauty of that amazing dial. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

6 November 2015, 02:10 AM	#8
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,690	__________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

6 November 2015, 03:20 AM	#14
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

6 November 2015, 01:03 AM	#3
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	Feel free to unload it this way ;-) Give it time, it's a refined watch with a matchless feel on the wrist. If anything, it's the aqua that sometimes draws yawns initially.

6 November 2015, 01:09 AM	#4
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,341	Congrats . There's a lot of hype with the 5711 so it has a lot to live up to. Give it time and I'm sure you will grow to love it.

6 November 2015, 01:42 AM	#7
RichHitch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Barth Location: London Watch: Rolex Patek AP Posts: 108	At least try it on !!!! It's awesome ! Give it a chance to grow on you.

6 November 2015, 02:11 AM	#9
zosg 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 43	I have had both and they both really are amazing pieces. Overall, I much prefer the 5711.

6 November 2015, 02:57 AM	#11
Bitzer75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 21	hmm... I don't get it. If you already know even without trying it on that you don't like it, why did you buy it at all just to flip it right away? There are so many collectors out there waiting for one that there was certainly someone on the waiting list behind you who had been happy to buy it.

6 November 2015, 03:04 AM	#12
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I think it is beautiful. I think they are a lot of $ for a SS watch but it is a PP. Not sure why you bought it if it did not knock your socks off. Unless you got enough of a discount to make some $ on it selling at market price. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 November 2015, 03:31 AM	#15
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	Good pick up, but I vastly prefer the 5167 over the 5711 and 15202.

6 November 2015, 04:17 AM	#17
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	congrats it's awesome

6 November 2015, 04:30 AM	#18
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	I would say Big congratulations on getting that watch! I think its possible that a watch can grow on you. Not all marriages begin with love at first sight. Sometimes its a growing friendship that develops into a deep love over time. And sometimes it is love at first sight. Based on everything I have read about the 5711, it's money in the bank, so I would say give it a chance. If after a couple months it is still not moving you, at least you know you your tried and experienced a legendary piece of Horology history AND you can sell it easily for $25K even used. Just my opinion.

6 November 2015, 04:58 AM	#19
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,523	It's a beautiful reference but not for everyone.

6 November 2015, 05:06 AM	#20
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	I personally love the 5711 on the bracelet and think the 5167 is to boring on that rubber strap. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

6 November 2015, 06:10 AM	#22
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Keep it sealed and flip...

6 November 2015, 06:22 AM	#23
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Surprised they let you keep it sealed. __________________ member#3242

6 November 2015, 06:24 AM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,302	At least get it out and in the sun and see. Even unsealed you will have no problem getting a great price.

6 November 2015, 07:45 AM	#25
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,180	hhhmmm. bummer you don't love it. a low probability event. im the opposite of one of the other posters 5711>15202 (just barely) - then 5167 a distant third. had the trifecta and moved the 5167. its amazing dial wasn't enough to give it satying power for me

6 November 2015, 07:50 AM	#26
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	5711 has to be worn to be appreciated. It's not a traditionally good looking watch, but it all makes sense on the wrist. __________________ Platona with stickers off club.

6 November 2015, 09:36 AM	#28
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,979	It's one of my favorites but as others have said, it's too expensive to have if you don't love it

6 November 2015, 09:54 AM	#29
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Great Pick Up Mate! Well done! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

6 November 2015, 09:59 AM	#30
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Ok, I'm going to make an admission now. On 2 occasions within the past year I walked into an AD wearing my 5167. First occasion AD had 5711 blue dial. Second occasion AD had 5711 white dial. Passed both times - my Aquanaut sang louder to me. That was the true test for me. End of story.

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