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thomaspp · 15 June 2014, 07:05 AM

Spent some time today with this:

Loving it... Can't get it out of my mind...

I had been considering a rolex skydweller but you just can't compare. The 5726 is far ahead with the moon phase, day display, clear caseback, extra strap included (to name a few advantages)...

Thoughts?

Wait for the 5960/1A to make sure I won't have any regrets?

Thanks much.

mps354 · 15 June 2014, 07:17 AM

I love the 5726a...thinking about getting one myself. I think it's a perfect daily wearer for me...not too dressy,not too sporty. It's right down the middle, so perfect for my line of work.

incontrol · 15 June 2014, 07:31 AM

I too am waiting to see the 5960/1A before I decide on anything else! No regrets!

RussW · 15 June 2014, 08:02 AM

I think the 5726 is a very nice watch, but your photo shows one of the niggles I have with it (and my 5980 for that matter) - in certain light I think the dial looks a bit washed out. As the 5960 is on your radar I think you've got to wait until you've seen it to make sure you make the right decision.

HL65 · 15 June 2014, 08:14 AM

Very nice watch Thomas and me not liking the SkyD at all says look no further. I also have to say I prefer the 5980 and 5960 so would say make sure you compare all and pick the one which is right for you. Cheers,

thomaspp · 15 June 2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mps354

I love the 5726a...thinking about getting one myself. I think it's a perfect daily wearer for me...not too dressy,not too sporty. It's right down the middle, so perfect for my line of work.

Yes, thanks. It certainly checked a lot of my boxes as well.

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Originally Posted by incontrol

I too am waiting to see the 5960/1A before I decide on anything else! No regrets!

Yes. I don't know if I'll like the bracelet on the 5960 but maybe in person it will win me over. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by RussW

I think the 5726 is a very nice watch, but your photo shows one of the niggles I have with it (and my 5980 for that matter) - in certain light I think the dial looks a bit washed out. As the 5960 is on your radar I think you've got to wait until you've seen it to make sure you make the right decision.

Thanks much. Hadn't considered the dial looking off as you say but a good point. I should try and see it in different lighting conditions. The only issue with the 5960 is who knows how long I'll have to wait before it arrives here! Anyway, waiting is probably the smarter decision though.

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Very nice watch Thomas and me not liking the SkyD at all says look no further. I also have to say I prefer the 5980 and 5960 so would say make sure you compare all and pick the one which is right for you. Cheers,

Thanks Ken. I would very much like to see the 5960a first as this will be a big decision. What do you think of the bracelet on the 5960a? Not sure I like it from the pictures I've seen at least. Waiting I suppose is best, but I'm not known for my patience!

HL65 · 15 June 2014, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Yes, thanks. It certainly checked a lot of my boxes as well.

Yes. I don't know if I'll like the bracelet on the 5960 but maybe in person it will win me over. Thanks.

Thanks much. Hadn't considered the dial looking off as you say but a good point. I should try and see it in different lighting conditions. The only issue with the 5960 is who knows how long I'll have to wait before it arrives here! Anyway, waiting is probably the smarter decision though.

Thanks Ken. I would very much like to see the 5960a first as this will be a big decision. What do you think of the bracelet on the 5960a? Not sure I like it from the pictures I've seen at least. Waiting I suppose is best, but I'm not known for my patience!

Thomas: I actually like the bracelet and the watch has grown on me. If I didn't own one in platinum and was looking for a SS one I would gladly get one as it is hot IMHO!

zama · 15 June 2014, 09:16 AM

5960 would be my pick but either are nice watches (and better than a SkyDweller to me by some margin). I like the Nautilus in there most simple basic original form, I don't own one but if did it would be the original basic design without complications, if i wanted a calendar and moonphase i would go with a Patek that started out that way just my personal opinion.

gqmagic · 15 June 2014, 10:15 AM

The best dials for the 5960 were the grey and the blue on the platinum ones, IMO of course.

As far as I know the white dial is the only one for the 5960/1a at this point, meaning the best dials are yet to come, haha.

Kinda like how the YG & WG ones come 1st and are followed by RG.

codecow · 15 June 2014, 10:38 AM

I have a 5960/1A on order with my AD and also I own a 5146. Hard to disagree with Patek for annual calendars no matter which model.

I'm still thinking/hoping the 5960/1A will not be readily available as steel complicated Pateks other than Nautilus are normally rare.

nathaniel · 15 June 2014, 11:19 AM

I see someone wearing it right now at the restaurant we're at. It's my first Patek sighting! Pictures never did it for me, but it looks amazing in person. You should definitely get one.

HL65 · 15 June 2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by codecow

I have a 5960/1A on order with my AD and also I own a 5146. Hard to disagree with Patek for annual calendars no matter which model.

I'm still thinking/hoping the 5960/1A will not be readily available as steel complicated Pateks other than Nautilus are normally rare.

Nautilus 5711 1A blue has long wait list! My AD who is very big AD only get 1 or so per year and they have a 3 person wait list. Patek doesn't make many of them and has purposely limit supply.

gqmagic · 15 June 2014, 11:56 AM

I imagine the 5712/1a are somewhat easier to get as they have a higher profit, that's why the gold ones are easier to get.

Chaos · 15 June 2014, 01:37 PM

I do recommend , and I'm also thinking about buying separately the bracelet

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Hughiee · 15 June 2014, 01:43 PM

Can the Nautilus bracelet be attached to the 5726/1A?

Passionata · 15 June 2014, 05:52 PM

If 5960 ,SyD or 5726 then 5726

HL65 · 15 June 2014, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaos

I do recommend , and I'm also thinking about buying separately the bracelet

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Now that is a much better picture...Very nice!!

RussW · 15 June 2014, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Now that is a much better picture...Very nice!!

Agreed, this pic shows how beautiful the 5726 is.

Passionata · 15 June 2014, 10:02 PM

^pitty they don t make it w blue dial

codecow · 15 June 2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Nautilus 5711 1A blue has long wait list! My AD who is very big AD only get 1 or so per year and they have a 3 person wait list. Patek doesn't make many of them and has purposely limit supply.

Yes, that's true but it's also not complicated

The white dial is available easily, I've seen them sitting in the case.

I saw the interview with Mr. Stern where he talked about being able to sell way more blue dial Nautilus if he made them. Since it's classic who knows if they'll ever discontinue them but imagine if they did!

thomaspp · 16 June 2014, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaos

I do recommend , and I'm also thinking about buying separately the bracelet

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Thanks and great pic!

nycbrose · 16 June 2014, 12:58 AM

Love the 5726, my first Patek!

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lipjin · 16 June 2014, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaos

I do recommend , and I'm also thinking about buying separately the bracelet

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I'm not sure you can purchase the bracelet separately for the strap version - think it fits differently

el1125 · 16 June 2014, 01:06 AM

5726 with grey dial

kilyung · 16 June 2014, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaos

I do recommend , and I'm also thinking about buying separately the bracelet

best

I looked into it. Bracelet won't fit the leather model. You could swap the bracelet for the strap if you can get the plot endlinks (different size from bracelet).

Passionata · 16 June 2014, 02:33 AM

^really?you mean i can convert a 5712 into leather strap too?

gqmagic · 16 June 2014, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Passionata

^really?you mean i can convert a 5712 into leather strap too?

No you can't.

kilyung · 16 June 2014, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Passionata

^really?you mean i can convert a 5712 into leather strap too?

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Originally Posted by gqmagic

No you can't.

Actually, yes you can convert a 5712/1A to strap IF you can source the endlink. Near impossible though.

Passionata · 16 June 2014, 04:49 AM

^next mission ,thanks

Oryx · 16 June 2014, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Nautilus 5711 1A blue has long wait list! My AD who is very big AD only get 1 or so per year and they have a 3 person wait list. Patek doesn't make many of them and has purposely limit supply.

I think this is the same for UK AD's who also only get one a year.

15 June 2014, 07:05 AM	#1
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	Patek 5726A? Spent some time today with this: Loving it... Can't get it out of my mind... I had been considering a rolex skydweller but you just can't compare. The 5726 is far ahead with the moon phase, day display, clear caseback, extra strap included (to name a few advantages)... Thoughts? Wait for the 5960/1A to make sure I won't have any regrets? Thanks much. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

15 June 2014, 07:31 AM	#3
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I too am waiting to see the 5960/1A before I decide on anything else! No regrets! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

15 June 2014, 08:14 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,492	Very nice watch Thomas and me not liking the SkyD at all says look no further. I also have to say I prefer the 5980 and 5960 so would say make sure you compare all and pick the one which is right for you. Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 June 2014, 09:16 AM	#8
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	5960 would be my pick but either are nice watches (and better than a SkyDweller to me by some margin). I like the Nautilus in there most simple basic original form, I don't own one but if did it would be the original basic design without complications, if i wanted a calendar and moonphase i would go with a Patek that started out that way just my personal opinion. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

15 June 2014, 11:19 AM	#11
nathaniel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Can you guess? Location: Texas Watch: 116610LV Posts: 409	I see someone wearing it right now at the restaurant we're at. It's my first Patek sighting! Pictures never did it for me, but it looks amazing in person. You should definitely get one. __________________ "Comparison is the thief of joy." Theodore Roosevelt 116710LN 116610LV

15 June 2014, 07:17 AM	#2
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,978	I love the 5726a...thinking about getting one myself. I think it's a perfect daily wearer for me...not too dressy,not too sporty. It's right down the middle, so perfect for my line of work.

15 June 2014, 08:02 AM	#4
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,341	I think the 5726 is a very nice watch, but your photo shows one of the niggles I have with it (and my 5980 for that matter) - in certain light I think the dial looks a bit washed out. As the 5960 is on your radar I think you've got to wait until you've seen it to make sure you make the right decision.

15 June 2014, 10:15 AM	#9
gqmagic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Near LA Posts: 244	The best dials for the 5960 were the grey and the blue on the platinum ones, IMO of course. As far as I know the white dial is the only one for the 5960/1a at this point, meaning the best dials are yet to come, haha. Kinda like how the YG & WG ones come 1st and are followed by RG.

15 June 2014, 10:38 AM	#10
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 4,872	I have a 5960/1A on order with my AD and also I own a 5146. Hard to disagree with Patek for annual calendars no matter which model. I'm still thinking/hoping the 5960/1A will not be readily available as steel complicated Pateks other than Nautilus are normally rare.

15 June 2014, 11:56 AM	#13
gqmagic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Near LA Posts: 244	I imagine the 5712/1a are somewhat easier to get as they have a higher profit, that's why the gold ones are easier to get.

15 June 2014, 01:37 PM	#14
Chaos "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 309	I do recommend , and I'm also thinking about buying separately the bracelet best

15 June 2014, 01:43 PM	#15
Hughiee Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Monterey Posts: 127	Can the Nautilus bracelet be attached to the 5726/1A?

15 June 2014, 05:52 PM	#16
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	If 5960 ,SyD or 5726 then 5726 __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

15 June 2014, 10:02 PM	#19
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	^pitty they don t make it w blue dial __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

16 June 2014, 12:58 AM	#22
nycbrose "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Ambrose Location: Seattle Watch: Patek 5204P Posts: 125	Love the 5726, my first Patek! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: nycbrose

16 June 2014, 01:06 AM	#24
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	Love 5726 with grey dial

16 June 2014, 02:33 AM	#26
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	^really?you mean i can convert a 5712 into leather strap too? __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

16 June 2014, 04:49 AM	#29
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	^next mission ,thanks __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

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