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mrpstl750 · 8 November 2018, 01:09 AM

Everyone I talk to about this watch thinks it's a dog watch. I can trade if for a 5712. Thoughts?

JorgeCCW · 8 November 2018, 01:22 AM

I think is a beautiful watch , a little contradictory of its original intention but looks cool. I have the original 5524G and love it , it’s an everyday watch , so legible , great lume with a useful complication. I think the fact that is white gold is the key here for how I use it. Meaning white gold makes the watch understated and therefore easier to use on a daily basis and I love that I can do that. So for me G is the only choice. But if this watch you are not intending to use as daily then I think is fine, looks beautiful.

As far as price retention on this one, I think the jury is still out. Right now is hot/new but I think it should behave in a similar way as the the G brother

Cheers

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nyc2la · 8 November 2018, 01:34 AM

I prefer this in G (see Jorge's above). Not sure of the trade-in value, but the 5712/1a for me all day over the R. Is the 5712/1a BNIB? From an AD?

Good luck with the decision.

Russell996 · 8 November 2018, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrpstl750

Everyone I talk to about this watch thinks it's a dog watch. I can trade if for a 5712. Thoughts?

Is 'a dog watch' good or bad in the context of the people you are talking to?

AK797 · 8 November 2018, 01:54 AM

I felt it was a bit flat on me so I'd go for the 12 for sure.

benlee · 8 November 2018, 02:07 AM

Personally, I have a big problem with the pushers sticking out on the left hand side. It just looks so off to me. Of course, this is purely subjective. The 5524R will certainly stand out on the wrist but I think the 5712 will wear better.

Andy Mcpandy · 8 November 2018, 02:26 AM

I have large wrists and the 5524r fits perfectly. I have come from AP ownership so a large fitting watch is not alien to me. I also own a SS Nautilus and together they make the perfect combo.

One minor factor that I do appreciate with the 5524 is that as I get older and the eyes start to struggle the dial is so easy to read without glasses. 👍

A classic in waiting, not sure, but I have no plans to sell.

JorgeCCW · 8 November 2018, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Mcpandy

I have large wrists and the 5524r fits perfectly. I have come from AP ownership so a large fitting watch is not alien to me. I also own a SS Nautilus and together they make the perfect combo.

One minor factor that I do appreciate with the 5524 is that as I get older and the eyes start to struggle the dial is so easy to read without glasses. 👍

A classic in waiting, not sure, but I have no plans to sell.

100% agree, thats a great point if you can handle APROO you will have cero problems with this one. The watch interferes the most to the least on my collection below
26401RO > 126660 > 5524 > 116500

Also agree is the struggle with the eyesight , such a savior

jon_jon · 8 November 2018, 03:35 AM

It seems these are becoming more available and most people prefer the G version over the R.

An interesting question is - is the 5524 a sports watch or a dress watch? Pilot watches seem to be classified in the sports watch category, but Patek includes this watch in their Calatrava family of watches.

soundserious · 8 November 2018, 04:14 AM

Oh, trade. Do not hesitate.

RussW · 8 November 2018, 05:08 AM

It’s a nice watch, but I’d rather have the 12.

danestaff · 8 November 2018, 05:45 AM

as ive said on previous threads i prefer the 5524g

as for trading mmmm persona choice, and i have owned the 5712 before the craze went mad for ss nautilus, and i got rid of mine

will it be a straight trade if you go ahead with it, which means you will be down in money terms, and could you live with that

goog53 · 8 November 2018, 09:26 AM

Get the 12

de66 · 8 November 2018, 09:48 AM

5726

5712 first, then 5524

imo 5524 is the kind of watch that is a good addition to a collection but not an only or main watch

turborolex · 8 November 2018, 09:56 AM

It’s definitely not a “dog”.

I understand that one might consider a timepiece a dog because it doesn’t hold value as other timepieces, but I don’t believe that retaining value should be the only benchmark.

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Fat_ninja · 11 November 2018, 01:33 AM

Was roaming around vegas and one of our AD’s gave us a Patek book and this magazine...thought of this thread :)

SW1 · 11 November 2018, 04:55 PM

I like it in R and midsize but its an acquired taste....I think the R may be more popular in the Far East as well as the size and I am guessing that was a deliberate segment that PP were aiming for.

8 November 2018, 01:09 AM	#1
mrpstl750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: St. Louis Posts: 49	5524r Everyone I talk to about this watch thinks it's a dog watch. I can trade if for a 5712. Thoughts?

8 November 2018, 01:22 AM	#2
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,675	I think is a beautiful watch , a little contradictory of its original intention but looks cool. I have the original 5524G and love it , it’s an everyday watch , so legible , great lume with a useful complication. I think the fact that is white gold is the key here for how I use it. Meaning white gold makes the watch understated and therefore easier to use on a daily basis and I love that I can do that. So for me G is the only choice. But if this watch you are not intending to use as daily then I think is fine, looks beautiful. As far as price retention on this one, I think the jury is still out. Right now is hot/new but I think it should behave in a similar way as the the G brother Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

8 November 2018, 01:34 AM	#3
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,176	I prefer this in G (see Jorge's above). Not sure of the trade-in value, but the 5712/1a for me all day over the R. Is the 5712/1a BNIB? From an AD? Good luck with the decision. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

8 November 2018, 02:07 AM	#6
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Personally, I have a big problem with the pushers sticking out on the left hand side. It just looks so off to me. Of course, this is purely subjective. The 5524R will certainly stand out on the wrist but I think the 5712 will wear better. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

8 November 2018, 04:14 AM	#10
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Oh, trade. Do not hesitate. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

8 November 2018, 01:54 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,242	I felt it was a bit flat on me so I'd go for the 12 for sure.

8 November 2018, 02:26 AM	#7
Andy Mcpandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK Watch: PP5726, PP5524r Posts: 19	I have large wrists and the 5524r fits perfectly. I have come from AP ownership so a large fitting watch is not alien to me. I also own a SS Nautilus and together they make the perfect combo. One minor factor that I do appreciate with the 5524 is that as I get older and the eyes start to struggle the dial is so easy to read without glasses. 👍 A classic in waiting, not sure, but I have no plans to sell.

8 November 2018, 03:35 AM	#9
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	It seems these are becoming more available and most people prefer the G version over the R. An interesting question is - is the 5524 a sports watch or a dress watch? Pilot watches seem to be classified in the sports watch category, but Patek includes this watch in their Calatrava family of watches.

8 November 2018, 05:08 AM	#11
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,341	It’s a nice watch, but I’d rather have the 12.

8 November 2018, 05:45 AM	#12
danestaff Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: united kingdom Watch: 5968a Posts: 1,027	as ive said on previous threads i prefer the 5524g as for trading mmmm persona choice, and i have owned the 5712 before the craze went mad for ss nautilus, and i got rid of mine will it be a straight trade if you go ahead with it, which means you will be down in money terms, and could you live with that

8 November 2018, 09:26 AM	#13
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,060	Get the 12 __________________ 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 November 2018, 09:48 AM	#14
de66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ZRH Posts: 1,209	. 5726 5712 first, then 5524 imo 5524 is the kind of watch that is a good addition to a collection but not an only or main watch __________________ Insta opus_d https://revolutionwatch.com/top-watc...ourite-indies/

8 November 2018, 09:56 AM	#15
turborolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: H. Location: USA Posts: 564	It’s definitely not a “dog”. I understand that one might consider a timepiece a dog because it doesn’t hold value as other timepieces, but I don’t believe that retaining value should be the only benchmark. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ current collection: Patek 5712, Patek 5726 (white), Patek 5990, Patek 5524G, Rolex 116500 (white & black), AP 26331ST (Blue).

11 November 2018, 01:33 AM	#16
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Was roaming around vegas and one of our AD’s gave us a Patek book and this magazine...thought of this thread :)

11 November 2018, 04:55 PM	#17
SW1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: GB Posts: 296	I like it in R and midsize but its an acquired taste....I think the R may be more popular in the Far East as well as the size and I am guessing that was a deliberate segment that PP were aiming for.

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