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jenniferjanef · 21 January 2014, 02:05 PM

different lighting...

IronMan anyone??

Have a good week everyone!
James

conkers · 21 January 2014, 03:22 PM

Love the first shot!

PatekCollector · 21 January 2014, 03:36 PM

Very nice shots indeed.

Puffy · 21 January 2014, 06:32 PM

very nice! love the colours...

HL65 · 21 January 2014, 08:56 PM

Sweet!!! Very lucky guy...Cheers,

travisb · 21 January 2014, 08:59 PM

AK797 · 21 January 2014, 09:08 PM

That's how the new RG ROO should have been made with black or white dial.

FeelingTheBlues · 21 January 2014, 09:35 PM

That's randomly nice!

Cru Jones · 21 January 2014, 09:46 PM

just oozes

! thanks for the pix.

DCgator · 21 January 2014, 09:59 PM

Classy!!

robisan · 21 January 2014, 10:30 PM

Very nice shots and watch!

el1125 · 21 January 2014, 11:03 PM

Excellent! One of my favorites

408cissss · 22 January 2014, 12:12 AM

Awesome pics!!

Bulliondesk · 22 January 2014, 01:20 AM

Nice!

patekguy · 22 January 2014, 02:52 AM

You seal the deal men

incomplet · 22 January 2014, 07:54 AM

WOW!! amazing!

Soly20 · 22 January 2014, 11:14 AM

Very nice!

gtbguy · 22 January 2014, 01:25 PM

Really nice!

sea-dweller · 27 January 2014, 12:14 PM

Nice photos!

patekguy · 29 January 2014, 03:31 AM

Awsome piece for first pics

Hairdude1 · 29 January 2014, 01:51 PM

Simply stunning

subtona · 29 January 2014, 02:02 PM

Nice pics

orangedial · 2 February 2014, 12:28 PM

Best 5980, bar none!

jenniferjanef · 2 February 2014, 07:54 PM

G'day everyone...

Thank you very much for all your kind words.

It is only fair for me to do a short review so for those who are interested in getting one, I hope you will fall over the fence and join us soon!! So here we go...

PRESENTATION

Comes with the exact same heavy top quality wooden box like all Nautilus but it is useless to me since I never use the box. It also comes with stylus for the date adjustment.

DESIGN

Can't go wrong with Genta all time classic line.. Being a huge fan of GG who own a small collection of Genta's design (wristwatches GG, AP, PP, IWC3227 and VC 222, glasswares, small accessories, jewelry and sunglasses), this is a sweet and unmistakeable evolution of the original jumbo.. It is a timeless masterpiece based from one of the greatest designer original design and manufactured by one of the best horological master watch maker of our time.

QUALITY

We almost bought a 5980 SS blue dial 4 years ago.. But upon collecting the watch, we were shocked to see a screw floating inside the movement visible through the rear display and jam the automatic rotating plate! That certainly put me off the 5980 for a long time..

To substitute, we bought the 5711 blue 5711 white 5712r then 5980r (two years after the shocking incident, we give finally hahaha)... But my heart is still with a SS 5980 especially the white dial on a bracelet of course. With that sort of memories, I have been very critical with this watch, I timed it everyday and test the chrono function to no end for the first week...

Accuracy is +2 sec per week!! WOW I am very impressed. Case and bracelet, only one word, perfection. This is a top quality product from a top brass manufacturer.

FUNCTION

Time, Date and Chronograph. Certainly keep excellent time. Date is a no issue and easy to adjust using a simple wooden toothpick and it is large enough to be readily readable. Chronograph, despite I do not use it (at all) but it makes the watch looks special. The single counter when not in use, it hide the hands together making the dial looks tidy which I like (OCD!) The chronograph pushers are easily operated (no need to unscrew the pusher eg Daytona) and the "feel" is solid and sturdy. I read somewhere that it can be operated under water. I yet to try it so I cannot comment on that yet.

WEARABILITY

I find the thicker case looks more sporty and purposeful than the thinner Nautilus. The 5711 is great especially if you have a very large wrist. The chrono can be worn by smaller wrist yet somehow "looks" better IMHO.

I am used to heavy watches (daily beater Rolex218206) so the weight of the 18KPG is no problem at all. Very comfortable and well balanced weight. A joy to wear for long hours.

The bracelet is thicker than the 5711 and thus more sturdy providing more support to the thicker case and gives it a great weight distribution.

I wear my watches playing golf, swim and jacuzzi/spa everyday.

BLING FACTOR

It is not really a "bling bling" watch. The 18KPG with the dark color dial is not shouting like a 18KYG Rolex but it does carries an undeniable touch of luxurious aura which is great when you are looking for a low key luxury.

PRICE

Compared to the SS 5980, I think the price differences is reasonable asking considering it looks completely different in person when you put the SS against the 18KPG that I am seriously looking at adding the white SS. Compare to my Mrs's 5980R again it is a very different watch. I personally find the "bull-eye" with the leather strap is a tad too sporty for my personal taste, but she like it.

CON

- The clasp is too tight and a real pain to open. I usually wear my watches on my right hand but this, I am using it on my left hand so it is earlier for me to "pull" open the bracelet. I usually take off my watch a few times a day but this one, I couldn't be bothered. I hope after it has properly "run in" it will loosen up a bit..
- The bezel scratch magnet is certainly not a myth!
- The asking price (?)

PRO

+ Very versatile with the bracelet, go everywhere. Great for humid climate.
+ The 18KPG is very wearable and subtle luxury one can enjoy everyday.
+ Low profile (?) ... A few people thought it is a new Burberry Watch (check it out! Look similar)
+ Keep good time and great legibility in all lighting condition. Big date display too.
+ Timeless design! A true classic!
+ It is a Patek Philippe!

Last but not least..
For those who are celebrating the Chinese New Year, GONG XI FA CHA!
Wish everyone a good weekends!

james

benlee · 2 February 2014, 08:17 PM

Very informative write up. Thanks!

sebastien1975 · 2 February 2014, 08:29 PM

Superb watch. Not sure i would call it "low profile" though. It is not exactly "stealth wealth" :)
Enjoy !

kilyung · 3 February 2014, 01:52 AM

James, would you trade the SS 5980 for the RG model? Or better to keep the SS 5980?

jenniferjanef · 3 February 2014, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

James, would you trade the SS 5980 for the RG model? Or better to keep the SS 5980?

Mike, knowing your exceptional love for gold, I think once you get the 5980 RG, you won't go back to SS. The RG has a very dense very intense luxurious aura. It is as what Wayne (Orangedial) said, "best 5980, bar none" .. I think it is very much your kinda watch.

Some might disagree and opt to keep the SS 5980 since it is now discontinued. But I think it is too popular to start with maybe it is not important factor unless you particularly like the SS. I for one like the 5980 ss in white so maybe it is worth for me to get it.

Good luck Mike!

21 January 2014, 02:05 PM	#1
jenniferjanef "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,823	more random shots... different lighting... IronMan anyone?? Have a good week everyone! James

21 January 2014, 03:36 PM	#3
PatekCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,328	Very nice shots indeed. __________________ Life is too short, to waste time hating anyone!. Instagram: @PatekCollector

21 January 2014, 06:32 PM	#4
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	very nice! love the colours... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

21 January 2014, 08:56 PM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,397	Sweet!!! Very lucky guy...Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 January 2014, 09:35 PM	#8
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	That's randomly nice! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

21 January 2014, 03:22 PM	#2
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,994	Love the first shot!

21 January 2014, 08:59 PM	#6
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,211

21 January 2014, 09:08 PM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	That's how the new RG ROO should have been made with black or white dial.

21 January 2014, 09:46 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,494	just oozes ! thanks for the pix.

21 January 2014, 09:59 PM	#10
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Classy!!

21 January 2014, 10:30 PM	#11
robisan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PH Posts: 545	Very nice shots and watch!

21 January 2014, 11:03 PM	#12
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	Excellent! One of my favorites

22 January 2014, 12:12 AM	#13
408cissss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Young Location: Woodstock Watch: Rolex AP PP Posts: 1,271	Awesome pics!!

22 January 2014, 01:20 AM	#14
Bulliondesk Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Howard100/101 Posts: 656	Nice!

22 January 2014, 02:52 AM	#15
patekguy Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 119	You seal the deal men

22 January 2014, 07:54 AM	#16
incomplet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: Sydney Watch: PP 5000J Posts: 80	WOW!! amazing!

22 January 2014, 11:14 AM	#17
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	Very nice!

22 January 2014, 01:25 PM	#18
gtbguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Richard Location: Santa Fe Watch: Patek & Rolex Posts: 149	Really nice!

27 January 2014, 12:14 PM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice photos!

29 January 2014, 03:31 AM	#20
patekguy Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 119	Awsome piece for first pics

29 January 2014, 01:51 PM	#21
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Simply stunning

29 January 2014, 02:02 PM	#22
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	Nice pics

2 February 2014, 12:28 PM	#23
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Best 5980, bar none!

2 February 2014, 07:54 PM	#24
jenniferjanef "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,823	G'day everyone... Thank you very much for all your kind words. It is only fair for me to do a short review so for those who are interested in getting one, I hope you will fall over the fence and join us soon!! So here we go... PRESENTATION Comes with the exact same heavy top quality wooden box like all Nautilus but it is useless to me since I never use the box. It also comes with stylus for the date adjustment. DESIGN Can't go wrong with Genta all time classic line.. Being a huge fan of GG who own a small collection of Genta's design (wristwatches GG, AP, PP, IWC3227 and VC 222, glasswares, small accessories, jewelry and sunglasses), this is a sweet and unmistakeable evolution of the original jumbo.. It is a timeless masterpiece based from one of the greatest designer original design and manufactured by one of the best horological master watch maker of our time. QUALITY We almost bought a 5980 SS blue dial 4 years ago.. But upon collecting the watch, we were shocked to see a screw floating inside the movement visible through the rear display and jam the automatic rotating plate! That certainly put me off the 5980 for a long time.. To substitute, we bought the 5711 blue 5711 white 5712r then 5980r (two years after the shocking incident, we give finally hahaha)... But my heart is still with a SS 5980 especially the white dial on a bracelet of course. With that sort of memories, I have been very critical with this watch, I timed it everyday and test the chrono function to no end for the first week... Accuracy is +2 sec per week!! WOW I am very impressed. Case and bracelet, only one word, perfection. This is a top quality product from a top brass manufacturer. FUNCTION Time, Date and Chronograph. Certainly keep excellent time. Date is a no issue and easy to adjust using a simple wooden toothpick and it is large enough to be readily readable. Chronograph, despite I do not use it (at all) but it makes the watch looks special. The single counter when not in use, it hide the hands together making the dial looks tidy which I like (OCD!) The chronograph pushers are easily operated (no need to unscrew the pusher eg Daytona) and the "feel" is solid and sturdy. I read somewhere that it can be operated under water. I yet to try it so I cannot comment on that yet. WEARABILITY I find the thicker case looks more sporty and purposeful than the thinner Nautilus. The 5711 is great especially if you have a very large wrist. The chrono can be worn by smaller wrist yet somehow "looks" better IMHO. I am used to heavy watches (daily beater Rolex218206) so the weight of the 18KPG is no problem at all. Very comfortable and well balanced weight. A joy to wear for long hours. The bracelet is thicker than the 5711 and thus more sturdy providing more support to the thicker case and gives it a great weight distribution. I wear my watches playing golf, swim and jacuzzi/spa everyday. BLING FACTOR It is not really a "bling bling" watch. The 18KPG with the dark color dial is not shouting like a 18KYG Rolex but it does carries an undeniable touch of luxurious aura which is great when you are looking for a low key luxury. PRICE Compared to the SS 5980, I think the price differences is reasonable asking considering it looks completely different in person when you put the SS against the 18KPG that I am seriously looking at adding the white SS. Compare to my Mrs's 5980R again it is a very different watch. I personally find the "bull-eye" with the leather strap is a tad too sporty for my personal taste, but she like it. CON - The clasp is too tight and a real pain to open. I usually wear my watches on my right hand but this, I am using it on my left hand so it is earlier for me to "pull" open the bracelet. I usually take off my watch a few times a day but this one, I couldn't be bothered. I hope after it has properly "run in" it will loosen up a bit.. - The bezel scratch magnet is certainly not a myth! - The asking price (?) PRO + Very versatile with the bracelet, go everywhere. Great for humid climate. + The 18KPG is very wearable and subtle luxury one can enjoy everyday. + Low profile (?) ... A few people thought it is a new Burberry Watch (check it out! Look similar) + Keep good time and great legibility in all lighting condition. Big date display too. + Timeless design! A true classic! + It is a Patek Philippe! Last but not least.. For those who are celebrating the Chinese New Year, GONG XI FA CHA! Wish everyone a good weekends! james

2 February 2014, 08:17 PM	#25
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Very informative write up. Thanks!

2 February 2014, 08:29 PM	#26
sebastien1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Sebastien Location: South East Asia Posts: 788	Superb watch. Not sure i would call it "low profile" though. It is not exactly "stealth wealth" :) Enjoy !

3 February 2014, 01:52 AM	#27
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	James, would you trade the SS 5980 for the RG model? Or better to keep the SS 5980?

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