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ash20 · 12 October 2015, 11:52 AM

Incoming!!! What can I say I’m a sucker for the Nautilus blue! Wasn’t bonding enough with my WG Sub so off it went to another home. Came across this double sealed 5980/1A and finally realized a dream of mine. Almost went with a black dial 5980 but just can’t get enough of that mesmerizing blue. My wife says it’s just like “the other one” but I’m convinced they are different enough. What do you think--will they be happy together?

Haven’t figured out how to add comments between pics but I’ve included a pic just after cutting the seals, some wrist shots and a group family pic.

I’ve also recently added a VC Overseas Chrono. Haven’t sized it yet, as I’m planning to put it on black rubber strap with a deployant. Not sure why the VC OS doesn’t get much love as it’s quite the value at current discounts. IMO it’s one of the best options available in top tier makers that have a rubber strap. Would appreciate opinions on this one.

red1108nyc · 12 October 2015, 12:04 PM

Love the blue dial 5980! Congrats!

martinr · 12 October 2015, 12:05 PM

Congrats. Lucky find.

ash20 · 12 October 2015, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Love the blue dial 5980! Congrats!

Thanks, Fred. Love your collection BTW

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Originally Posted by martinr

Congrats. Lucky find.

Lucky indeed! Right back at ya, friend! Congrats again on yours'. Pictures don't do it justice (though your pics are much better than mine)

GB-man · 12 October 2015, 12:33 PM

Congrats! I too love the vacheron! Sort of hoping they release an updated version with in house soon but those who wait are always waiting. Good on you for acquiring and enjoying now

mps354 · 12 October 2015, 12:34 PM

Great pickup! They definitely can both exist in the same collection (I wish they both existed in mine!)

ash20 · 12 October 2015, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Congrats! I too love the vacheron! Sort of hoping they release an updated version with in house soon but those who wait are always waiting. Good on you for acquiring and enjoying now

Thanks, Tom. The VC is not in-house but I believe it's the worlds thinnest true column wheel chrono movement. Tall task for VC to match (pun intended), not to mention I would never buy the first production run of anything if I can help it. It also has 150m water resistance, big date (added by VC), jumping minute counter, all which make it a great daily piece. Specifically with the rubber strap it will add a nice versatility. Here are some pics I found online with rubber strap that really sucked me in...

cervantes · 12 October 2015, 12:52 PM

Congrats! One for elegance, one for sportiness.

ash20 · 12 October 2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mps354

Great pickup! They definitely can both exist in the same collection (I wish they both existed in mine!)

Thanks, Mike. I think so too

el1125 · 12 October 2015, 12:55 PM

Congrats. Great watch. I would do the same lol

SpunkyQ8 · 12 October 2015, 01:03 PM

Congrats!
Nice collection

smeowly · 12 October 2015, 01:14 PM

nice pick up and beautiful collection!

may i ask how you find the thickness of the 5980 as compared to the 5711? my only complaint about the 5711 is that it's too thin and i was thinking of flipping it for the 5980 as i want something with a bit more presence and oomph...

Mauiguy · 12 October 2015, 03:43 PM

Congrats on the 5980! Great collection too.

ash20 · 12 October 2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cervantes

Congrats! One for elegance, one for sportiness.

Thanks, Jay. I like your reasoning

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Originally Posted by el1125

Congrats. Great watch. I would do the same lol

You have an amazing collection, my friend. Wish I could swing the 5711P. Maybe one day...

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Originally Posted by SpunkyQ8

Congrats!
Nice collection

Thanks, Aj

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Originally Posted by Mauiguy

Congrats on the 5980! Great collection too.

Absolutely loving this piece. Didn't take me long to convince myself

ash20 · 12 October 2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by smeowly

nice pick up and beautiful collection!

may i ask how you find the thickness of the 5980 as compared to the 5711? my only complaint about the 5711 is that it's too thin and i was thinking of flipping it for the 5980 as i want something with a bit more presence and oomph...

Visually on the wrist--proportionally to my arm and from a general shape standpoint--the 5980 is absolute perfection. Very well balanced, and not to thick or too thin in almost all wear scenarios. Keep in mind this is individual perception, which can be conditioned to prefer thicker, thinner or medium based on what you normally see on your wrist. Sometimes I still think the DSSD is too thick or too large and other times it's just perfect. There are other times (with rolled sleeves, for example) where my IWC Big Pilot seems perfect on the wrist and other's appear too small.

What I'm getting at is there are watches that work best situationally or are more universal. From my experience, the IWC Big Pilot, DSSD and 5711 work best in specific wear scenarios--it's also what I love about them. The 5711 can perfectly tuck under a dress shirt or any cuff for that matter. It also looks great with short sleeves, but proportionally it does appear thin (sometimes too thin, I think) and more like a bracelet but that's the beauty of this piece. You either get that or you don't. Some it bothers, but likely because it feels unbalanced based on what their use to seeing or because they want more wrist presence. I'm not saying the 5711 doesn't work in all other situations--it does, I'm just saying it really shines in certain applications.

Continuing the thought from above, the VC OS, 5980, Omega SMP and a SubC for that matter, are all more universal pieces IMO--the sweet spot for watch size IMO. For the person who wants all around pieces, these are what I'd suggest for go-to, works with anything use.

RussW · 12 October 2015, 05:17 PM

Very nice, congrats.

smeowly · 12 October 2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ash20

Visually on the wrist--proportionally to my arm and from a general shape standpoint--the 5980 is absolute perfection. Very well balanced, and not to thick or too thin in almost all wear scenarios. Keep in mind this is individual perception, which can be conditioned to prefer thicker, thinner or medium based on what you normally see on your wrist. Sometimes I still think the DSSD is too thick or too large and other times it's just perfect. There are other times (with rolled sleeves, for example) where my IWC Big Pilot seems perfect on the wrist and other's appear too small.

What I'm getting at is there are watches that work best situationally or are more universal. From my experience, the IWC Big Pilot, DSSD and 5711 work best in specific wear scenarios--it's also what I love about them. The 5711 can perfectly tuck under a dress shirt or any cuff for that matter. It also looks great with short sleeves, but proportionally it does appear thin (sometimes too thin, I think) and more like a bracelet but that's the beauty of this piece. You either get that or you don't. Some it bothers, but likely because it feels unbalanced based on what their use to seeing or because they want more wrist presence. I'm not saying the 5711 doesn't work in all other situations--it does, I'm just saying it really shines in certain applications.

Continuing the thought from above, the VC OS, 5980, Omega SMP and a SubC for that matter, are all more universal pieces IMO--the sweet spot for watch size IMO. For the person who wants all around pieces, these are what I'd suggest for go-to, works with anything use.

thanks!

blcblc · 12 October 2015, 06:49 PM

Nice. Congrats!!

HL65 · 12 October 2015, 07:07 PM

Very nice collection!

subtona · 12 October 2015, 07:42 PM

2 great looking brothers.

Racerdj · 12 October 2015, 07:55 PM

Awesome selection! Congratulations!

nick c · 12 October 2015, 10:44 PM

Great collection

ash20 · 12 October 2015, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RussW

Very nice, congrats.

Thanks, Russ

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Originally Posted by blcblc

Nice. Congrats!!

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Originally Posted by HL65

Very nice collection!

Thank you, Ken. Appreciate your advice--saw the black dial in person and it was a close second. Just couldn't pass on this blue beauty

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Originally Posted by subtona

2 great looking brothers.

Thanks, Gus

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Awesome selection! Congratulations!

Appreciate it, Dave. The 5980 is just perfection

texex91 · 12 October 2015, 11:08 PM

Sealed blue 5980--that's awesome!

Congrats and it's a perfect Patek IMHO.

ENJOY!

mfer · 12 October 2015, 11:19 PM

5980.....

Great collection.

incontrol · 12 October 2015, 11:29 PM

Congrats on the new 5980! What a great collection! The VC OS on rubber looks like the perfect sport watch that I like very much.

Passionata · 13 October 2015, 12:01 AM

Excellent 5980 you are lucky to find one double sealed!

brandrea · 13 October 2015, 12:04 AM

Great collection, well done!!!

ash20 · 13 October 2015, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Sealed blue 5980--that's awesome!

Congrats and it's a perfect Patek IMHO.

ENJOY!

Couldn't agree more, Paul. They're definitely hard to find but lucky me

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Originally Posted by mfer

5980.....

Great collection.

Thanks, Mik

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Originally Posted by incontrol

Congrats on the new 5980! What a great collection! The VC OS on rubber looks like the perfect sport watch that I like very much.

Appreciate it, Kevin. The black dial doesn't come with rubber or croc straps but luckily the VC boutique was willing to add. Also had to purchase the deployant buckle but it sure adds to the flexibility of this watch (dress up/down)

AK797 · 13 October 2015, 08:49 AM

Just need the 5712 and you have the set... and then onto the P...

12 October 2015, 07:07 PM	#19
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,474	Very nice collection! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 October 2015, 07:42 PM	#20
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,040	2 great looking brothers. __________________

12 October 2015, 07:55 PM	#21
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Awesome selection! Congratulations! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

12 October 2015, 11:19 PM	#25
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	5980..... Great collection. __________________ member#3242

12 October 2015, 11:29 PM	#26
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Congrats on the new 5980! What a great collection! The VC OS on rubber looks like the perfect sport watch that I like very much. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

12 October 2015, 12:04 PM	#2
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,506	Love the blue dial 5980! Congrats!

12 October 2015, 12:05 PM	#3
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	Congrats. Lucky find.

12 October 2015, 12:33 PM	#5
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,908	Congrats! I too love the vacheron! Sort of hoping they release an updated version with in house soon but those who wait are always waiting. Good on you for acquiring and enjoying now

12 October 2015, 12:34 PM	#6
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,977	Great pickup! They definitely can both exist in the same collection (I wish they both existed in mine!)

12 October 2015, 12:52 PM	#8
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	Congrats! One for elegance, one for sportiness.

12 October 2015, 12:55 PM	#10
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	Congrats. Great watch. I would do the same lol

12 October 2015, 01:03 PM	#11
SpunkyQ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Aj Location: Kuwait Watch: RM,AP,PP,RLX,PAM Posts: 1,056	Congrats! Nice collection

12 October 2015, 01:14 PM	#12
smeowly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: singapore Posts: 331	nice pick up and beautiful collection! may i ask how you find the thickness of the 5980 as compared to the 5711? my only complaint about the 5711 is that it's too thin and i was thinking of flipping it for the 5980 as i want something with a bit more presence and oomph...

12 October 2015, 03:43 PM	#13
Mauiguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hawaiian islands Posts: 1,108	Congrats on the 5980! Great collection too.

12 October 2015, 05:17 PM	#16
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,341	Very nice, congrats.

12 October 2015, 06:49 PM	#18
blcblc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,282	Nice. Congrats!!

12 October 2015, 10:44 PM	#22
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Great collection

12 October 2015, 11:08 PM	#24
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Sealed blue 5980--that's awesome! Congrats and it's a perfect Patek IMHO. ENJOY!

13 October 2015, 12:01 AM	#27
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Excellent 5980 you are lucky to find one double sealed! __________________ 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

13 October 2015, 12:04 AM	#28
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,207	Great collection, well done!!!

13 October 2015, 08:49 AM	#30
AK797 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	Just need the 5712 and you have the set... and then onto the P...

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