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View Poll Results: If you could only have one for life, would you pick a 5711/1A or 5712/1A?
5711/1A 181 54.85%
5712/1A 149 45.15%
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Old 12 June 2017, 11:21 PM   #31
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I've not seen the 5711 in person but bought the 5712 and love the timepiece. It's a keeper - slim profile, interesting complications and turning it over to see the micro-rotor puts a smile on my face.


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Old 13 June 2017, 12:31 AM   #32
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I like both, got the 5711 first
This. Th moonphase puts me off a lil
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Old 13 June 2017, 01:15 AM   #33
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5712 for me, if the 5711 had the more modern blue might change that.
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I have seen both (but not at the same time).

No doubt that the hue of the 5711 looked less attractive to me compared to my 15202st.

Having the 15202st, the 5712 adds some more complications to the collection.
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Old 13 June 2017, 01:57 AM   #34
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PP is all about complications, so it's an easy win for 5712.
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Old 13 June 2017, 02:09 AM   #35
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Tried both on multiple times, got the 5711/1A. And don't regret it one bit. Simple is better, at least for the Nautilus
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Old 13 June 2017, 02:13 AM   #36
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Old 13 June 2017, 09:57 AM   #37
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It's fascinating to me how many opinions are equally strong for and against. Oth of these watches. Clean dial/simple vs boring/too plain for the 5711 and great complications/more interesting/love asymetrical dial vs too cluttered/hate asymmetrical dial for 5712.

Of course there is a fair share of "you can't go wrong with either" opinions in there as well.
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Old 13 June 2017, 09:47 PM   #38
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Again I love both but the 5712 feels a little more special to me
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Old 14 June 2017, 12:13 AM   #39
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Have seen both and voted 5712. Just marginally cooler than the 5711
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Old 14 June 2017, 03:27 AM   #40
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5711 is the best store of value if there is such a phrase
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Old 14 June 2017, 03:28 AM   #41
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Had them both, actually had the 5711 blue and white and the 5712 blue dial and the 5712R. Sold them all, nice watches but they're ubiquitous and I lived the seventies and it's 2017!


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Old 14 June 2017, 05:59 AM   #42
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I have been pondering the same question myself, and I'm leaning more towards the 5711.
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Old 14 June 2017, 07:18 AM   #43
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'12...its just a more interesting watch
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Old 14 June 2017, 08:22 AM   #44
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I will always take an 11 over a 12. I prefer the cleaner lines
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Old 14 June 2017, 09:25 AM   #45
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Between the two it's the 5712. Prefer the complications to the plain model at this price point especially.
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Old 14 June 2017, 01:00 PM   #46
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Between the two it's the 5712. Prefer the complications to the plain model at this price point especially.
Not to mention the 240 movement!
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Old 14 June 2017, 03:41 PM   #47
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Not to mention the 240 movement!
I have pieces using 240 and 324, no preference as a user unless you want a central second hand or a complication that one or other offers - both can add considerable complications up to perpetual (and beyond?). Interestingly the rotor on my 240 is noticeably louder when winding than the 324 which is silent but possibly case metal has a bearing. Ultimate choice comes down to preference over looks and complication requirements.
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Old 14 June 2017, 08:22 PM   #48
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I own 5712 - I have some other time only pieces on par with 5711 so I would keep 5712.
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Old 15 June 2017, 03:57 AM   #49
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5712 for me...That red on the dial makes it special!
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Old 15 June 2017, 05:27 AM   #50
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5712 for me...That red on the dial makes it special!
I always thought the red was a nice touch
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Old 15 June 2017, 02:03 PM   #51
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I had the 5711 white dial, sold it, and now have the 5712. I really like moonphase watches.
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Old 15 June 2017, 02:49 PM   #52
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5711 without a doubt
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Old 15 June 2017, 02:56 PM   #53
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Old 15 June 2017, 03:28 PM   #54
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Old 15 June 2017, 04:24 PM   #55
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For the money, 12 gets my vote.
And (as in Patek) I like the complication.

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Old 16 June 2017, 07:03 PM   #56
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The 5711 white dial is my choice...but then I'm biased, having it my collection.


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Old 16 June 2017, 09:07 PM   #57
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Definitely the 5711, blue dial--iconic


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Old 16 June 2017, 09:29 PM   #58
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5711

but i sold it.
Hey Gus, may I ask why? Sorry if I missed a thread on that

Sorry to the OP for the hi-jack, although maybe this is relevant if you're considering the 5711.
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Old 16 June 2017, 10:54 PM   #59
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Old 17 June 2017, 12:52 AM   #60
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I have seen and tried on both, don't own either yet, but would go with the 5712 as the 11 would be too similar to my 15202st. I love complicated Pateks and the moon phase is absolutely stunning.
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