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Jkwino · 8 January 2017, 04:36 PM

Hello everyone,

I find myself coveting my first Patek and have become completely enamored by the sublime finishing on both the 5711 and 5980 in rose. Its really a dilemma because while I love the bronzed dial 5711 for its simplicity and poise, the elegance of it feels less versatile. The chrono is balanced, has a great complication and feels sportier and therefore more of a daily wearer. The challenge for me is the black dial that feels a little more common and I suppose the $30k usd price delta.

Am I reading this fairly? This will be my first all gold watch as I've decided that I don't need two AP Chrono, already have a sporty rolex bruiser, and PAM 196 daylight on strap. Plus Tudor ranger on NATO leather strap.

And then of course there's the awesome 5990 which is certainly an everyday watch.

Thanks a million, I really appreciate the feedback...and apologies for the long post!

Justin

Racerdj · 8 January 2017, 10:19 PM

This one could be your one and done Patek Philippe!

texex91 · 8 January 2017, 11:52 PM

See what Basel holds for 5990 (may see RG come out) or grab current.

Hairdude1 · 9 January 2017, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

See what Basel holds for 5990 (may see RG come out) or grab current.

Jkwino · 10 January 2017, 03:15 AM

Yes, a 5990 all rose would be amazing!! Seem I have options :) 5990 available in two months from an AD, 5711 May from a Salon and 5980 now in stock if I want it in a VAT country.. Hmmm. I'm inclined to do the 5990 now and order the 5711 for May and see what Basel holds...

texex91 · 10 January 2017, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jkwino

Yes, a 5990 all rose would be amazing!! Seem I have options :) 5990 available in two months from an AD, 5711 May from a Salon and 5980 now in stock if I want it in a VAT country.. Hmmm. I'm inclined to do the 5990 now and order the 5711 for May and see what Basel holds...

That sounds like a good plan

KarlS · 10 January 2017, 01:14 PM

5711 from a salon? Never purchased before....sigh...3 posts... Gonna guess where this is going!!

LitzDoc · 10 January 2017, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

This one could be your one and done Patek Philippe!

I've heard "one and done" before Dave. Not a chance!. Like the rest of us you have a Watch problem.
Beautiful piece by the way. It looks great on your wrist.

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kilyung · 11 January 2017, 03:38 AM

While the 5980/1r is fantastic, I'd trade it for a 5990/1r in a heartbeat. Just waiting now...

roma1280 · 11 January 2017, 04:43 AM

Love them all, but I just ordered a 5990.

AK797 · 11 January 2017, 10:05 AM

You could get a 5711 1R and a SS 5980.

thomaspp · 11 January 2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

You could get a 5711 1R and a SS 5980.

Nice! 5711 1R has grown on me a ton.....

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jonathan17 · 11 January 2017, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

You could get a 5711 1R and a SS 5980.

I would get the 5711R and any steel nautilus wont matter, beautiful watch neil

AK797 · 12 January 2017, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Nice! 5711 1R has grown on me a ton.....

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Originally Posted by jonathan17

I would get the 5711R and any steel nautilus wont matter, beautiful watch neil

Thank you gents.

lapince · 12 January 2017, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Nice! 5711 1R has grown on me a ton.....

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Well that's Neil's fault

I must admit it is stunning, but I feel if I was to get a full gold watch the Jumbo might be it, but that's probably because it has a blue dial, I am a total sucker for blue dials, of the watches I have and the ones coming in the next months, on 6 pieces I will have 4 blue dials, but the 5711-1R is clearly a real beauty, though on looks alone I prefer the 5980-1R.
About the 5990 it's really not my cup of tea, really don't like the dial layout, but that's personal, in any case all are nice watches, and yes get the 5711 or a 5712, a SS blue dial Nautilus is a must in my book

AK797 · 12 January 2017, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lapince

Well that's Neil's fault

Not really, it's Thomas' own, he first got me into this colour combo on a Rolex a couple of years ago.

Jkwino · 28 February 2017, 08:48 AM

So a couple weeks ago I found my 5711/1R in Hong Kong. Its sublime :) But I sweat a well starched shirt will scratch it!

In my search for this or a 5990, I have located a second 5711/1R from a dealer. If anyone is interested, I was thinking to pick it up and put it in a safe...

On deck, hopefully the 5990 :)

AK797 · 28 February 2017, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jkwino

So a couple weeks ago I found my 5711/1R in Hong Kong. Its sublime :) But I sweat a well starched shirt will scratch it!

In my search for this or a 5990, I have located a second 5711/1R from a dealer. If anyone is interested, I was thinking to pick it up and put it in a safe...

On deck, hopefully the 5990 :)

Congrats, let's see some pics. I've been careful with mine and after 1.5 years it only has two small marks on the bezel.

Jkwino · 28 February 2017, 09:21 PM

Here are a few snaps of my day in Hong Kong at the AD....

1William · 28 February 2017, 09:49 PM

Congratulations.

Borsika · 28 February 2017, 10:27 PM

Nice catch! :)

AK797 · 28 February 2017, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Borsika

Nice catch! :)

Watch looks great on you, hope you both had a great time.

Jkwino · 1 March 2017, 04:20 AM

It was a great experience and my gf really enjoyed the whole process. As we traveled Asia she watched me call every store in the UK and other VAT back locations.. Then we arrived in Hong Kong and visited each store.. Finally, after a couple days deliberation vs. a 5980 at $68k USD I pulled the trigger and we went back. That night we took a chopper to Macau as a "thank you for your patience, while I obsess" present. Cheaper than one for her :)

codecow · 1 March 2017, 05:17 AM

Well done, you guys look great!

Vipes · 1 March 2017, 05:20 AM

Big congrats and that 5711 looks great on you!

willski · 1 March 2017, 05:49 AM

Congratulations.

The 5711R looks great on you, and it's always fun to buy from an AD especially if the experience is enjoyable for the SO as well.

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goog53 · 1 March 2017, 06:17 AM

Congrats on a killer watch! Sounds like you guys had a great time

texex91 · 1 March 2017, 06:22 AM

Looks fantastic on you--huge congrats!

ap1 · 1 March 2017, 06:27 AM

Amazing pickup, Neil has made us all love that 1

Marciano490 · 1 March 2017, 08:00 AM

Congratulations! Great watch and you guys make a great looking couple!

8 January 2017, 04:36 PM	#1
Jkwino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Washington DC Posts: 87	My First Patek Philippe Hello everyone, I find myself coveting my first Patek and have become completely enamored by the sublime finishing on both the 5711 and 5980 in rose. Its really a dilemma because while I love the bronzed dial 5711 for its simplicity and poise, the elegance of it feels less versatile. The chrono is balanced, has a great complication and feels sportier and therefore more of a daily wearer. The challenge for me is the black dial that feels a little more common and I suppose the $30k usd price delta. Am I reading this fairly? This will be my first all gold watch as I've decided that I don't need two AP Chrono, already have a sporty rolex bruiser, and PAM 196 daylight on strap. Plus Tudor ranger on NATO leather strap. And then of course there's the awesome 5990 which is certainly an everyday watch. Thanks a million, I really appreciate the feedback...and apologies for the long post! Justin

8 January 2017, 10:19 PM	#2
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1 March 2017, 06:17 AM	#27
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,057	Congrats on a killer watch! Sounds like you guys had a great time __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

8 January 2017, 11:52 PM	#3
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	See what Basel holds for 5990 (may see RG come out) or grab current.

10 January 2017, 03:15 AM	#5
Jkwino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Washington DC Posts: 87	Yes, a 5990 all rose would be amazing!! Seem I have options :) 5990 available in two months from an AD, 5711 May from a Salon and 5980 now in stock if I want it in a VAT country.. Hmmm. I'm inclined to do the 5990 now and order the 5711 for May and see what Basel holds...

10 January 2017, 01:14 PM	#7
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	5711 from a salon? Never purchased before....sigh...3 posts... Gonna guess where this is going!!

11 January 2017, 03:38 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	While the 5980/1r is fantastic, I'd trade it for a 5990/1r in a heartbeat. Just waiting now...

11 January 2017, 04:43 AM	#10
roma1280 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: New York / Rome Watch: 5970g Posts: 115	Love them all, but I just ordered a 5990.

11 January 2017, 10:05 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	You could get a 5711 1R and a SS 5980.

28 February 2017, 08:48 AM	#17
Jkwino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Washington DC Posts: 87	So a couple weeks ago I found my 5711/1R in Hong Kong. Its sublime :) But I sweat a well starched shirt will scratch it! In my search for this or a 5990, I have located a second 5711/1R from a dealer. If anyone is interested, I was thinking to pick it up and put it in a safe... On deck, hopefully the 5990 :)

28 February 2017, 09:49 PM	#20
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Congratulations.

28 February 2017, 10:27 PM	#21
Borsika Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: EUROPE Posts: 88	Nice catch! :)

1 March 2017, 04:20 AM	#23
Jkwino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Washington DC Posts: 87	It was a great experience and my gf really enjoyed the whole process. As we traveled Asia she watched me call every store in the UK and other VAT back locations.. Then we arrived in Hong Kong and visited each store.. Finally, after a couple days deliberation vs. a 5980 at $68k USD I pulled the trigger and we went back. That night we took a chopper to Macau as a "thank you for your patience, while I obsess" present. Cheaper than one for her :)

1 March 2017, 05:17 AM	#24
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 4,768	Well done, you guys look great!

1 March 2017, 05:20 AM	#25
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,835	Big congrats and that 5711 looks great on you!

1 March 2017, 05:49 AM	#26
willski "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Will Location: New York Posts: 500	Congratulations. The 5711R looks great on you, and it's always fun to buy from an AD especially if the experience is enjoyable for the SO as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 March 2017, 06:22 AM	#28
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Looks fantastic on you--huge congrats!

1 March 2017, 06:27 AM	#29
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,036	Amazing pickup, Neil has made us all love that 1

1 March 2017, 08:00 AM	#30
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	Congratulations! Great watch and you guys make a great looking couple!

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