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Old 11 December 2017, 06:27 AM   #1
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Help please! 59801ar

Gentlemen, I’m considering consolidating my modest collection down and the above model checks many boxes. The rose Gold, steel, Blue dial, chrono function, bracelet and movement have my attention!
I’ve had a few PP over the years. My last PP was a 5960p which I sold several years ago and have been a Rolex guy since.
Any feedback is welcome!
With the Nautilus chrono, I’m curious how this TT watch will age cosmetically? I’d imagine the bezel would make my 116520 bezel seem bulletproof...
Is the movement considered reliable? The PP website recommends 3-5 yr service intervals. I never seem to keep a watch long enough to need a service. I would hope this one will be a keeper. However with that said, does this model retain its value reasonably well?
Buying from an AD versus Trusted seller and any potential warranty issues?
Anything I need to know or anything you care to share?
Thank you in advance!
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Old 11 December 2017, 08:57 AM   #2
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The dial is stunning but TT Pateks have a limited market so you need a good discount. Price of all Nauts are rising so that helps resale, and hardly ever hear of chrono issues here.
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Old 11 December 2017, 01:33 PM   #3
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This reference is loved by those who have them. The blue dial is to die for - the TT is not for everybody. Have seen just a few in ADS so should not suffer from overproduction like some other PP models. For future value retention, I'd prefer to have the 5980/1a blue dial.
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Old 11 December 2017, 04:39 PM   #4
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i seriously considered the 5980AR, then when my AD finally got it in i copped out. now i regret it, the watch is in fact stunningly beautiful. wonderful dial, patek quality of finishing. unfortunately i was controlled by thoughts like 'two-tone is a thing of the past....' and value retention. mistake. i got a 5711R meanwhile (which i totally love) but still might get a 5980AD when it shows up again in my AD. i was told in the paris boutique that very few are produced.
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Old 11 December 2017, 06:07 PM   #5
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I love 5980AR though never owned one
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Old 11 December 2017, 08:03 PM   #6
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It’s a beautifully made watch, and the blue dial is electric, but for me it is painfully expensive for a mixed metal watch. I’d always spend the extra and get the 5980R.




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Old 12 December 2017, 01:11 AM   #7
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It’s a beautifully made watch, and the blue dial is electric, but for me it is painfully expensive for a mixed metal watch. I’d always spend the extra and get the 5980R.




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but with the R you won't get that blue dial. there is the trade off:::))))
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Old 12 December 2017, 02:20 PM   #8
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Considered it seriously. To me the dial screams "yes", the TT is the hurdle to get over.
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Old 12 December 2017, 04:34 PM   #9
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but with the R you won't get that blue dial. there is the trade off:::))))
Crm jewelers had a 5980r with a blue dial 👍
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Old 12 December 2017, 05:49 PM   #10
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Crm jewelers had a 5980r with a blue dial 👍
original from patek?????
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Old 12 December 2017, 06:02 PM   #11
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The blue dial and dial layout A++, maybe the most awesome nautilus dial
The TT not quite there for me, but I see the overall appeal for sure, killer watch
If I was in this neighborhood I'd have to also consider some of the AP RG chronos/15202or as well
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Old 12 December 2017, 07:15 PM   #12
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The blue dial and dial layout A++, maybe the most awesome nautilus dial
The TT not quite there for me, but I see the overall appeal for sure, killer watch
If I was in this neighborhood I'd have to also consider some of the AP RG chronos/15202or as well
the AP chronos don't have in-house movements:::((( no math for patek. but TT could come back, i do not dislike it. the rolex bluesy and the 5980AR being my favorites.
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Old 13 December 2017, 01:08 AM   #13
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What does “TT” mean?
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Old 13 December 2017, 01:23 AM   #14
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Old 13 December 2017, 03:30 PM   #15
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Old 13 December 2017, 06:54 PM   #16
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I would pick one in steel and be sure to see it on your wrist as the case is very thick in my opinion..not at all like e.g. 5712.
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Old 13 December 2017, 11:46 PM   #17
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It’s a beautifully made watch, and the blue dial is electric, but for me it is painfully expensive for a mixed metal watch. I’d always spend the extra and get the 5980R.




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Looks nice, Jermaine Jenas wears one.
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Old 14 December 2017, 02:26 AM   #18
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original from patek?????
I don’t think so but you never know.
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Old 14 December 2017, 03:07 AM   #19
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Thanks guys for the replies. I’ve decided to hold off as the two tone might grow a little old. I think my only option for a Nautilus Chrono in steel is the 5990 travel time? Too bad about that blue dial!


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Old 14 December 2017, 04:22 AM   #20
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i wrote a lot of praise about the watch in this thread but when it was offered to me again this week i didn't go for it - again. so there must be something that holds me back:::))))
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