ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
27 March 2020, 01:33 PM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 353
|
5960 Owners
For those that own a 5960p. Are you happy with the watch? Have any decided to part with the piece for one reason or another? If so what was that reason?
I’m close to purchasing one with the grey dial and wanted to get some feedback on your experience with the watch. |
27 March 2020, 01:54 PM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Jorge
Location: Ohio, USA
Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP
Posts: 4,674
|
I had owned that watch twice , first time not related to the watch , was due to the wife. Of course I am not with her anymore....
Second time , I used the money on that watch to get something else , can’t remember what. But after that I been close to buy it for a 3rd time ! If 5524 wouldn’t exist I probably would succumb to it. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein |
27 March 2020, 01:57 PM | #3 |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: GB
Posts: 53
|
I had the black dial and sold to fund another piece. Grey dial is the "original" 5960P and you can easily source one at a very good price
|
27 March 2020, 03:19 PM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Martin
Location: NY And FLA
Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba
Posts: 2,693
|
I had original grey dial new out of sealed bag 6 years ago, within a month I noticed the power reserve was broken and would free fly with movement of my wrist.
Took it to stern agency nyc, waited 2 months And then got it back with same issue Was a lemon I do want another however and I’m actively looking at these great deals out there. My experience wasn’t great but I think it was a rare case |
27 March 2020, 11:34 PM | #5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 913
|
I would probably jump on a steel white/silver dial if prices came back to ~30k again. This on a strap instead of OEM bracelet is very cool
|
28 March 2020, 12:10 AM | #6 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Real Name: Paul
Location: Asia
Watch: PP
Posts: 310
|
Not P, but I have the R with grey dial. I am so attached to the aperture windows and bullseye chrono that I will never part with it.
|
28 March 2020, 02:43 PM | #7 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Mike
Location: CT
Posts: 8,969
|
I had the 5960p grey dial but ended up selling it. I often regret the move...it makes a great daily
|
29 March 2020, 06:43 AM | #8 |
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2017
Real Name: Jesus
Location: Texas
Watch: 116234
Posts: 8,721
|
|
29 March 2020, 11:25 AM | #9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Real Name: Paul
Location: Asia
Watch: PP
Posts: 310
|
|
29 March 2020, 02:17 PM | #10 |
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2017
Real Name: Jesus
Location: Texas
Watch: 116234
Posts: 8,721
|
|
29 March 2020, 02:46 PM | #11 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Real Name: Paul
Location: Asia
Watch: PP
Posts: 310
|
Quote:
Back in college, I used to drive a turbocharged B18 built Honda civic, with some Spoon goodies (seats, cluster, rotors etc). This was about 15 years ago. I don’t have that car anymore but I just kept the username, it reminds me of good childhood memories. Does schoolboy mean you are still in school? |
|
29 March 2020, 02:50 PM | #12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: usa
Posts: 1
|
5960 Stainless.
The whole 5960 line-up is officially retired.
Even though the stainless was retired a few years ago I'm thinking of purchasing a SS one if I can buy for a fair price with original box and papers. Michael |
30 March 2020, 05:25 AM | #13 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Real Name: Gollum
Location: Narnia
Watch: Patek
Posts: 138
|
Absolutely zero regrets! I've had my eyes on the 5960P and 5960/1A throughout the years, but after seeing the launch of the 5960/01G in 2017 there was no going back. The blue varnished dial, lifted seconds/chrono track, and three faceted frames around the calendar windows gives the dial a stunning depth. Though I'm only at 6 months of ownership, I find it incredibly hard to put this one down. I can see the 5960 sticking around for a while!
Best of luck! The 5960P is a beauty and can be had at a great price! |
30 March 2020, 05:28 AM | #14 | |
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2017
Real Name: Jesus
Location: Texas
Watch: 116234
Posts: 8,721
|
Quote:
Wow that’s super cool. I owned a 1998 civic hatchback for a while. Currently I own a 1993 Nissan 240sx with a sr20det engine (2.0 turbo) I picked schoolboy because I’m a high school math teacher |
|
30 March 2020, 03:18 PM | #15 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Real Name: Paul
Location: Asia
Watch: PP
Posts: 310
|
|
31 March 2020, 03:32 AM | #16 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 353
|
Quote:
Great looking watch. Have you thought about changing the strap. I’ve see some with blue calfskin or suede that looked amazing. |
|
31 March 2020, 04:44 AM | #17 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Real Name: Gollum
Location: Narnia
Watch: Patek
Posts: 138
|
Thanks! I completely agree! I ordered the 5172G blue strap about a month ago, but given the situation i probably won't see it for a while.
|
31 March 2020, 01:24 PM | #18 |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: East Coast, US
Watch: 5130P
Posts: 127
|
016
|
2 April 2020, 08:52 AM | #19 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: Brian
Location: Cleveland, OH
Watch: Platona
Posts: 1,569
|
I had the piece and sold it. I kick myself every day for that decision. It was such an amazing watch with great functionality. It would definitely be a watch I may pick up again in the future at the right price.
OP - if you’re considering the watch you get a ‘thumbs up’ from me. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
3 November 2020, 10:39 AM | #20 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: US
Watch: 5270g
Posts: 499
|
Hoping to revive this thread as I’m on the 1 yard line for a 5960g.
For those with the blue, does it really standout as blue? I tried on the 5960p last week and I can’t get over the lack of frames on the left and right date complications. Open for comments, but I think the G is the one for me. But seems like platinum is the metal to have. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
3 November 2020, 11:50 AM | #21 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Sanj
Location: Toronto, Canada
Watch: Depends on day
Posts: 347
|
I have the steel white dial which I love. It’s my daily now.
I think this is a fantastic piece and just the right size for a me and my puny wrists. |
4 November 2020, 02:39 AM | #22 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: earth
Posts: 9
|
The 5960p is gorgeous. But the 5960/1A is a long term hold for me, on my second one - I did not appreciate them enough for what they are initially.
Why buy and wear one? Even at retail was a good value relative to the complications. Discontinued, Stainless Steel version: rare for complicated Patek, Black dial version: rarest regular production variant (1 year), Calendar dial layout carries to highest end - 5208p, ect., Patek invented the annual calendar, About 40mm: classic useable size Daily sports watch that is not a simple time/date. Not a "hype" watch..which some like. Downside: the lugs are long on the SS, so strap replacement takes some thinking. |
4 November 2020, 07:58 PM | #23 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Ohio
Posts: 248
|
|
4 November 2020, 10:48 PM | #24 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 6,522
|
I was about to but one (probably the same one you’re looking at ;)) from a TS. After reading a lot of reviews about movement trouble and how frequent it ends up needing service, I decided not to move forward
The look is beautiful but from what I read, it’s not the best PP when it comes to movement and accuracy
__________________
Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear! |
5 November 2020, 12:07 AM | #25 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 4,831
|
I’ve always wanted the 5960p but concerned about thickness and being top heavy. Any owners notice it being top heavy/unbalanced?
|
5 November 2020, 01:50 AM | #26 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: HK
Posts: 4,365
|
Never noticed the lack of frames before, but once you see it, you can't unsee it. It does bother me now. Lol.
|
5 November 2020, 05:23 AM | #27 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Client n.9
Location: Upper Volta
Watch: what I like to do
Posts: 437
|
Quote:
__________________
I don't mind patina as long as it's my patina. |
|
5 November 2020, 11:16 AM | #28 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: US
Watch: 5270g
Posts: 499
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.