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Etschell · 8 February 2017, 04:12 AM

116618lb

or

5711 blue dial

What do you choose?

Sadly both is not an option. No other watches owned should weigh on this decision.

Thanks!

Hollister · 8 February 2017, 04:25 AM

No contest - I don't see value in any PM Rolex - so a walkover for the Naut.

WAK4 · 8 February 2017, 04:30 AM

Not big on PM in general, and definitely not yellow. 5711 on this one.

Etschell · 8 February 2017, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAK4

Not big on PM in general, and definitely not yellow. 5711 on this one.

even if it were the 116619 im thinking youd still go with the patek.

Sam Philip · 8 February 2017, 04:42 AM

I have both and I prefer the 5711 blue dial

mps354 · 8 February 2017, 05:33 AM

5711 for me

texex91 · 8 February 2017, 05:43 AM

Completely different watches.

One is loud and bling.

One is covert and quiet.

Just depends on what appeals to you.

lapince · 8 February 2017, 05:53 AM

Are you serious? The Patek by a mile, evén ten miles

greatmattsby · 8 February 2017, 06:09 AM

you'll definitely get a biased answer here on the sub-forum, but 5711 for sure! it's beautiful and elegant.

Etschell · 8 February 2017, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

Completely different watches.

One is loud and bling.

One is covert and quiet.

Just depends on what appeals to you.

both appeal to me.

RussW · 8 February 2017, 06:10 AM

5711 and stainless steel sub.

RussW · 8 February 2017, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAK4

Not big on PM in general, and definitely not yellow. 5711 on this one.

Didn't you get a platona?

Etschell · 8 February 2017, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussW

5711 and stainless steel sub.

well i do have the SS sub already so i was thinking this.

Hollister · 8 February 2017, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussW

5711 and stainless steel sub.

Yes, much more like it.

JJ WA · 8 February 2017, 06:59 AM

I mean, are you serious? 5711 all the way. Not a fan of YG at all, so to me it is a no brainer. If I were to get a PM Rolex, the only options I would consider would be: any WG Daytona, Smurf, RG Daytona on strap, YM on rubber or a low key Cellini. Love Platona too, but at that price point I would never buy it, simply because there are too many APs, PPs, Langes and FPJ that I prefer.

Etschell · 8 February 2017, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ WA

I mean, are you serious? 5711 all the way. Not a fan of YG at all, so to me it is a no brainer. If I were to get a PM Rolex, the only options I would consider would be: any WG Daytona, Smurf, RG Daytona on strap, YM on rubber or a low key Cellini. Love Platona too, but at that price point I would never buy it, simply because there are too many APs, PPs, Langes and FPJ that I prefer.

no i was joking entirely. of course i was serious. you can berate me for asking because you dont like yellow gold but a smurf is essentially the same watch.

that aside i appreciate the thoughts.

JorgeCCW · 8 February 2017, 07:27 AM

do you have any other PM watch ?
because then I think i can follow your predicament a little better

kneedeep · 8 February 2017, 07:46 AM

The anonymous to most Patek

JJ WA · 8 February 2017, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

no i was joking entirely. of course i was serious. you can berate me for asking because you dont like yellow gold but a smurf is essentially the same watch.

that aside i appreciate the thoughts.

Sorry, Eliot. I didn't mean to offend or berate you. You're right, we just don't seem to have similar tastes, at least when it comes to YG. As for the 5711, I absolutely love each of the three models in the current PP collection.

AK797 · 8 February 2017, 09:38 AM

YG Sub for me, I have the 5711 in RG, that's my ideal pairing of the two.

Etschell · 8 February 2017, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

do you have any other PM watch ?
because then I think i can follow your predicament a little better

I do not.

Etschell · 8 February 2017, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ WA

Sorry, Eliot. I didn't mean to offend or berate you. You're right, we just don't seem to have similar tastes, at least when it comes to YG. As for the 5711, I absolutely love each of the three models in the current PP collection.

No prob thanks again

japenney · 8 February 2017, 12:44 PM

116618 - I owned it and it is beautiful. Very bling. It would be hard to wear in every situation unless you are retired. Although it is made of softer gold it can still take a beating a little better than the more fragile 5711. The weight of the 116618 is around 230 grams while the 5711 is half that weight at 130 or so? I have heard people complain that the 5711 does not feel substantial enough. It is a dressy sports watch. The 116618 bracelet is better than the 5711 imo with its glidelock etc. You get an extra function with the submariner to time things like cooking and parking meters. That being said, the 5711 is a safer purchase financially. You are likely to lose a few thousand if you flip the sub atleast while the 5711 should retain all of its value. Availability is another issue. The 116618 is easily found at AD or used while the 5711 is much harder to find at an AD and used prices are inflated. Good luck.

GB-man · 8 February 2017, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

Completely different watches.

One is loud and bling.

One is covert and quiet.

Just depends on what appeals to you.

I'll be the dick who says 15202 if you're listening to drunk hobos shouting

JorgeCCW · 9 February 2017, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

I do not.

This is what I did with that predicament

Maybe something similar can work for you

Good luck

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WAK4 · 9 February 2017, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussW

Didn't you get a platona?

yup, but it didn't last

ap1 · 9 February 2017, 06:01 AM

Had smurf. Dial is meh. Have 5711 which I prefer and it's not close. Dial / backside view / stealth. Winning combo

WAK4 · 9 February 2017, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

even if it were the 116619 im thinking youd still go with the patek.

Correct...and I am in fact. I kicked around the idea of the 116619 and the BLRO, but I'm just not a PM guy in general. BLRO may still work its way in at some point, but for now I'm looking to add the 5711...whenever Patek gets around to delivering one to my AD.

Etschell · 9 February 2017, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAK4

Correct...and I am in fact. I kicked around the idea of the 116619 and the BLRO, but I'm just not a PM guy in general. BLRO may still work its way in at some point, but for now I'm looking to add the 5711...whenever Patek gets around to delivering one to my AD.

once the platinum gmt drops you wont give 2 licks about a blro.

WAK4 · 9 February 2017, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

once the platinum gmt drops you wont give 2 licks about a blro.

Oh, I'll drool over it, but will need to resist temptation knowing in the long run I'd probably flip it. It's taken a number of years, but I'm finally getting to "know myself" when it comes to watches.

Unless I win lotto and I can afford to have one sit around for whenever I may be in the mood.

8 February 2017, 04:12 AM	#1
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	When faced with this option 116618lb or 5711 blue dial What do you choose? Sadly both is not an option. No other watches owned should weigh on this decision. Thanks! __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

8 February 2017, 07:27 AM	#17
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,687	do you have any other PM watch ? because then I think i can follow your predicament a little better __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

8 February 2017, 04:25 AM	#2
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	No contest - I don't see value in any PM Rolex - so a walkover for the Naut.

8 February 2017, 04:30 AM	#3
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Not big on PM in general, and definitely not yellow. 5711 on this one.

8 February 2017, 04:42 AM	#5
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	I have both and I prefer the 5711 blue dial

8 February 2017, 05:33 AM	#6
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,978	5711 for me

8 February 2017, 05:43 AM	#7
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Completely different watches. One is loud and bling. One is covert and quiet. Just depends on what appeals to you.

8 February 2017, 05:53 AM	#8
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Are you serious? The Patek by a mile, evén ten miles

8 February 2017, 06:09 AM	#9
greatmattsby "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Matthew Location: Netherlands Watch: YES Posts: 144	you'll definitely get a biased answer here on the sub-forum, but 5711 for sure! it's beautiful and elegant.

8 February 2017, 06:10 AM	#11
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,341	5711 and stainless steel sub.

8 February 2017, 06:59 AM	#15
JJ WA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Seattle Posts: 787	I mean, are you serious? 5711 all the way. Not a fan of YG at all, so to me it is a no brainer. If I were to get a PM Rolex, the only options I would consider would be: any WG Daytona, Smurf, RG Daytona on strap, YM on rubber or a low key Cellini. Love Platona too, but at that price point I would never buy it, simply because there are too many APs, PPs, Langes and FPJ that I prefer.

8 February 2017, 07:46 AM	#18
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	The anonymous to most Patek

8 February 2017, 09:38 AM	#20
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,291	YG Sub for me, I have the 5711 in RG, that's my ideal pairing of the two.

8 February 2017, 12:44 PM	#23
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	116618 - I owned it and it is beautiful. Very bling. It would be hard to wear in every situation unless you are retired. Although it is made of softer gold it can still take a beating a little better than the more fragile 5711. The weight of the 116618 is around 230 grams while the 5711 is half that weight at 130 or so? I have heard people complain that the 5711 does not feel substantial enough. It is a dressy sports watch. The 116618 bracelet is better than the 5711 imo with its glidelock etc. You get an extra function with the submariner to time things like cooking and parking meters. That being said, the 5711 is a safer purchase financially. You are likely to lose a few thousand if you flip the sub atleast while the 5711 should retain all of its value. Availability is another issue. The 116618 is easily found at AD or used while the 5711 is much harder to find at an AD and used prices are inflated. Good luck.

9 February 2017, 06:01 AM	#27
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,142	Had smurf. Dial is meh. Have 5711 which I prefer and it's not close. Dial / backside view / stealth. Winning combo

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