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Old 9 November 2016, 07:34 AM   #1
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Waiting for Daytona-C get option on Patek 5711

A few months ago I was enjoying my friends watch collection, mostly Patek Philippe with a few Rolex thrown in for good measure. While admiring his Daytona-Cs (a white and black face) my eye caught his blue dial PP 5711/1A - what an amazing watch especially in real life. Now I understand the passion for this particular model - incredible dial, timeless design, cool crystal back, elegant simplicity and of course highest quality.

Next morning, we are at the AD and I'm adding my name to the list for the 5711 even though it seems the waiting list can compete admirably with the Daytona which I'd been patiently waiting for. Oh well, you never know, perhaps we'll be debating new POTUS candidates before we see any action on these.

Then surprise, a call from the AD this weekend with option to take a 5711 that just came in. What a beauty. My first PP. What election?
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Old 9 November 2016, 07:44 AM   #2
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Congratulations �������� Excellent choice
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Old 9 November 2016, 07:56 AM   #3
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Great, congrats, wait until you see it in the sun, you'll understand what all the fuss is about...
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Old 9 November 2016, 08:04 AM   #4
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Congrats, it's a beauty.
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Old 9 November 2016, 08:09 AM   #5
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Old 9 November 2016, 08:09 AM   #6
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Gorgeous.
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Old 9 November 2016, 08:12 AM   #7
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Congrats enjoy your 5711--good choice!
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Old 9 November 2016, 08:24 AM   #8
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Huge congratulations! You've lucked out. Now just enjoy.
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Old 9 November 2016, 08:30 AM   #9
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Old 9 November 2016, 09:22 AM   #10
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Congrats! It's an awesome watch.
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Old 9 November 2016, 10:17 AM   #11
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How did it arrive with 15 year dial

Huge congrats. What a beauty, I waited 6 months.
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Old 9 November 2016, 10:19 AM   #12
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Congrats and an excellent choice! Much nicer than the 116500
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Old 9 November 2016, 10:31 AM   #13
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if you don't take the 5711 let me know, i'll buy it.
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Old 9 November 2016, 11:03 AM   #14
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Old 9 November 2016, 11:04 AM   #15
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Old 9 November 2016, 12:58 PM   #16
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Big congrats.
You will love the 5711 more and more over time.
As someone said, it looks amazing in the sun!
Mine says hi.
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Old 9 November 2016, 02:28 PM   #17
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Old 9 November 2016, 03:05 PM   #18
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A great watch to wear while you wait for your Daytona 500 allocation! Congratulations
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Old 10 November 2016, 08:25 PM   #19
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Old 10 November 2016, 09:34 PM   #20
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Old 11 November 2016, 01:24 AM   #21
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Old 11 November 2016, 01:26 AM   #22
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Old 11 November 2016, 01:43 AM   #23
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Congrats! There is something about this piece and simplicity even over the 12 and 26.
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Old 11 November 2016, 08:01 PM   #24
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Old 12 November 2016, 01:19 AM   #25
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if you don't take the 5711 let me know, i'll buy it.
Euh he just did, maybe you meant the Daytona? If not I don't get it

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Congrats! There is something about this piece and simplicity even over the 12 and 26.
I prefer these to the 5711, which is my third fave, but am also getting a 5711 in a few months, we will see if I will like it more than my 5712, but I doubt it, anyways very happy to be able to have both...
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I prefer these to the 5711, which is my third fave, but am also getting a 5711 in a few months, we will see if I will like it more than my 5712, but I doubt it, anyways very happy to be able to have both...
I'm intrigued, I don't think I've ever bought a watch thinking I won't like it as much as a very similar watch I already own from the same manufacturer. Different metal, different usage - just love all Nautilus?
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Old 12 November 2016, 02:25 AM   #27
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5711 is an amazing watch and as said above I found my appreciation increased the longer I owned it.
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Old 12 November 2016, 02:27 AM   #28
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Old 12 November 2016, 03:57 AM   #29
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Big congrats! You made a great choice
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Old 12 November 2016, 04:18 AM   #30
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11 over SS Daytona anytime. Big congrats!
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