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19 April 2017, 07:06 AM | #1 |
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Adding a 5711r to a 5711a blue
Has anyone done this? I love my 5711. It's comfortable, stealth to all but WIS, and it just feels like a special watch. I've only run into 2 other nautiluses ever, in the wild.
That said, I really like rose gold, and while yeah, it's the same watch, it'll feel different enough, and it's a different color, at the very least. Really, I'm just looking for enablers or smack in the head. I've also considered the 5980a, but I'm not really sold on the thickness or weight. I also have a 5164a and a lange 1815 chrono boutique in white gold, if you want to consider how a 5711r might or might not fit into my collection. |
19 April 2017, 07:21 AM | #2 |
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I think a Rose gold watch would fit really nicely into your collection, but it almost seems a shame to buy the same watch again when there are many other options and complications to try. Of course if you love it then go for it, it's a beauty for sure.
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19 April 2017, 07:30 AM | #3 |
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I've considered adding a 5712r to my 5711. Nothing wrong with having a 5711 and 5711/1r
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19 April 2017, 07:31 AM | #4 |
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Well having recently added a 5711 I too think it's a great watch! But I would not add two of them unless you're collection is much larger! I mean, I shouldn't be talking as I have 4 daytonas at the moment, but none of the same reference number. Best regards.
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19 April 2017, 07:49 AM | #5 |
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I think that's fine, I mean I have a 5712 and a 5711, so very similar watches but love having both
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19 April 2017, 07:57 AM | #6 |
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I don't think it's too duplicative with the 5711/1a. A very different look and feel on the wrist.
If you think it's too similar though, have you considered the 15202 rg? Personally I'd get the Patek, but the AP is also truly beautiful. |
19 April 2017, 08:28 AM | #7 |
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I would own both in a heartbeat
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19 April 2017, 08:28 AM | #8 |
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@russw I agree, the 15202OR is a gorgeous piece.
I have thought about trading in my 15400 for a 15202, but I rotate between 7 watches, and prefer either no date or quick set date. I'm not a fan of winders. I've read that the 15202 date mechanism can be finicky as well. Any experience with it? |
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19 April 2017, 09:50 AM | #10 |
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I found 15202 date changing a pain, especially if left idle for a few days
I'd own both 5711s, they are that good |
19 April 2017, 10:28 AM | #11 |
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Sure you could have both, esp as you have a lot of other watches too. It's a beauty.
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19 April 2017, 12:09 PM | #12 |
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I don't think I would personally end up keeping both but I would add and see how it shakes out. That 5711 in rose gold is
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19 April 2017, 12:41 PM | #13 |
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I am also thinking of adding the 5711r to my 5711 1a. Also have an AP 15400OR blue face. This watch stuff is crazy.
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19 April 2017, 02:40 PM | #14 |
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I get the steel and PM combination ....for different activities and they different colours...cant see why not
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19 April 2017, 02:49 PM | #15 |
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I like the idea and it would be a sweet duo, but I'd also consider the 5712r for a change of pace. Either would be a win, though.
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19 April 2017, 03:09 PM | #16 |
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PM on a bracelet would be great in your collection!
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19 April 2017, 04:48 PM | #17 |
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I would go 5712r. Well, i would, wouldn't i?
Seriously, the 12 will be lighter due to no full bracelet and a bit less in your face than a full rose gold piece with bracelet. Will also give you a slightly different variation on the same theme. Rather than exactly the same in a different metal. Not everyone likes assymetrical dials though. I do! |
20 April 2017, 01:40 AM | #18 |
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I would not be against having both but getting the RG 15202 would be a good idea would make an awesome pair...
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20 April 2017, 04:31 AM | #19 |
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20 April 2017, 04:32 AM | #20 |
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20 April 2017, 04:35 AM | #21 |
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I do appreciate the 5712, but I'm not a fan of the asymmetry, and I like the bracelet on all of the Genta watches. There are just a lot of complications, while impressive, just aren't for me. I'm not all that into moonphases, or anything with a calendar, since of my aforementioned aversion to winders. I also have 4 other watches that I haven't listed that I wear regularly, but they're a dress watch and a couple of watches that I wear when I bike around the city/am a bit more active, and don't care too much about dings.
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20 April 2017, 06:44 AM | #23 |
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Thanks for the help, guys. i'm going for it. incoming!!!
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20 April 2017, 06:59 AM | #24 |
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Grats!
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Cheers!!!
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20 April 2017, 11:28 AM | #28 |
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Congrats in advance!
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20 April 2017, 11:58 AM | #29 |
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Wow, that didn't take much
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20 April 2017, 12:32 PM | #30 |
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Haha, no it didn't. I preach had the gears in motion, and the watch was already on the table. I just needed to talk it out a little bit with my fellow WIS, to make sure that I wasn't 100% crazy. We're all at least 75% crazy, otherwise, we wouldn't be on here!
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