5980/1R vs 5990, which one would you choose?

[turborolex]

Hypothetically speaking...

If you could choose one to buy right now, which one would you buy and why?

[Fat_ninja]

The 5980 1r. Cause the 5990 is kind of like a fat boy of a nautilus... I always say if rolex made a nautilus its the 5990.


That said. I prefer the 11/12

[Carlazzo]

I think 5990.... but I love both !!

[tp.]

5990. Much more useful complications.

[scrappy]

5980/1R because it's prettier (I own both). Aside from date, complications are not useful to me on any watch.

[BigAppleBill]

Though I’m more partial to steel, I’d still go for the 5980. It’s just a more aesthetically pleasing watch.

[ap1]

That’s a RG monster and my pick. It’s gorgeous - less monotone

[syting]

If you like them both but could only choose one, I'd go for 5990, it's understated, has useful complications, very practical. However, if you might get both overtime, I'd start with 5980/1R, I heard an unconfirmed rumor this is the last year for 5980 line.

[Helmi]

5990

[subtona]

60 minute chrono for the win.

[RussW]

5990. Whilst I love the 5980, in my opinion the 5990 just improves on the design

- 5980 chrono pushers are at a bit of a weird angle
-5980 bezel is too thick for me
- 5880 bulls eye too dominant
- 5980 hour markers too large, and looks unbalanced with 5, 6, and 7 missing
- 5980 and 5990 are effectively the same thickness, so don’t get the comment from FatNinja, plus the 5990 has a flatter case back so sits on the wrist better

[AK797]

Not a fan of the dial layout on the 90 so 80 for me.

[Ichiran]

The SS one!

[turborolex]

Originally Posted by scrappy

5980/1R because it's prettier (I own both). Aside from date, complications are not useful to me on any watch.

5980 is much heavier than the 5990?


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[turborolex]

Originally Posted by RussW

5990. Whilst I love the 5980, in my opinion the 5990 just improves on the design

- 5980 chrono pushers are at a bit of a weird angle
-5980 bezel is too thick for me
- 5880 bulls eye too dominant
- 5980 hour markers too large, and looks unbalanced with 5, 6, and 7 missing
- 5980 and 5990 are effectively the same thickness, so don’t get the comment from FatNinja, plus the 5990 has a flatter case back so sits on the wrist better

What do you think of the dial color of the 5980?


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[scrappy]

[QUOTE=turborolex;10196669]5980 is much heavier than the 5990?

Being 18k gold vs. steel, yes. That said, it’s a lightweight compared to a platinum Daytona.

Both the 5980/1r and Platona are special occasion pieces for me as they’re simply too uncomfortable (heavy) for daily wear.

A 5990 or 5980/1a are better options if it’s your only watch or one that you intend to wear frequently.

[GB-man]

I’d likely never wear the full RG naut so 5990 I suppose.

[Bearxj86]

In the long run, steel will always win for me :)

[Humble michael]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

The 5980 1r. Cause the 5990 is kind of like a fat boy of a nautilus... I always say if rolex made a nautilus its the 5990.


That said. I prefer the 11/12

Hey who you calling “fat” ha :-))

[Humble michael]

Here’s my answer : of course I have otter call for a5980 1R ( yet) Ha :-))

[Humble michael]

Dumb phone supposed to say : I haven’t gotten the all for 5980

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by james272

Here’s my answer : of course I have otter call for a5980 1R ( yet) Ha :-))

Fat boi

[Humble michael]

Ha! Hey Ninja , Let’s Put your RM beside my 5990 and then let’s see who the fat boy is.

[Humble michael]

Have to admit, though , I sure like the 5711’s thinness - hope my ad will get me a 5712 on a bracelet - neat piece

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by james272

Ha! Hey Ninja , Let’s Put your RM beside my 5990 and then let’s see who the fat boy is.

Actually I think the 5990 will be bigger than my new 67-02

;)

The 5711 is actually bigger than the 67-02

[turborolex]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Actually I think the 5990 will be bigger than my new 67-02



;)



The 5711 is actually bigger than the 67-02

How do you like your 5711r?


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[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by turborolex

How do you like your 5711r?


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I like the 5711r

I will tell you that I think the 5711’s in either steel or gold is the best watches in the line up and is a true representation of what genta designed.

[SL BRABUS]

Go for the GOLD.......!!!

[RussW]

Originally Posted by turborolex

What do you think of the dial color of the 5980?


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I used to have the 5980/1a with the black dial. Not sure if it’s exactly the same colour as the 1r, but on the 1a the light to dark graduation on the dial wasn’t very apparent. Maybe because I always felt the dial seemed very small - it’s all hour markers and bulls eye.

[Humble michael]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I like the 5711r

I will tell you that I think the 5711’s in either steel or gold is the best watches in the line up and is a true representation of what genta designed.

Yep I sure agree, my steel 5711 white gets most wrist time. Hey are you saying your RM is the same or less in thickness?