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Apheaven · 9 April 2019, 02:32 PM

Which one do you like more and why? Curious to hear the different points of view.

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zahain · 9 April 2019, 02:38 PM

Alot of people here may say the 5990 for the added travel time GMT function / being a nautilus but for a sport look but, i really like the 5968 with the orange strap. Just a bit more fun / added touch. Larger dial also so legibility / date window is always a bonus

The 5990 two subdials one at 6 and 12 is functional but a little bit of a niche in terms of going away from a standard style of dial layout.

Ichiran · 9 April 2019, 03:15 PM

5990 because it I prefer bracelet to strap. I also like the Nautilus case and the smaller size.

Cheers!

Apheaven · 9 April 2019, 03:52 PM

The 5990 feels substantial and covers many bases...the other does not (for me). The 5968 is fun and easy though. It is eye candy. I have/love both, but if you told me I had to keep one, I know the answer....not to say my tastes might never change... I keep an internal hierarchy that changes from time to time. It helps me to ‘cull the cattle’, when looking at something new versus keeping something I stopped wearing years ago.

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Plastique999 · 9 April 2019, 03:52 PM

5990

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pam66 · 9 April 2019, 04:48 PM

5990 and i am not a real fan of its dial. what i like about the 5968 is the orange strap:::)))

cascavel · 9 April 2019, 04:54 PM

The 5968 is the perfect steel Patek chronograph:clean, legible, durable. The only things that would have made it better are if it were 40mm and I could get one from my AD.

Apheaven · 9 April 2019, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cascavel

The 5968 is the perfect steel Patek chronograph:clean, legible, durable. The only things that would have made it better are if it were 40mm and I could get one from my AD.

I have found it wears smaller because of the rubber strap.

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Fat_ninja · 9 April 2019, 07:18 PM

5990...is one of them literally on the chopping block ;)

I made a funny

Flex368 · 9 April 2019, 08:12 PM

5968, love the tropical strap and never was a fan of the 5990 dial layout.

WatchLurv · 9 April 2019, 08:17 PM

5990. Just looks better imo, but I'm a complete sucker and biased towards the Nautilus series.

GK- · 9 April 2019, 08:32 PM

5990 for me

ts3 · 9 April 2019, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cascavel

The 5968 is the perfect steel Patek chronograph:clean, legible, durable. The only things that would have made it better are if it were 40mm and I could get one from my AD.

+1

Don't like travel time watches and dislike the 5990's left side pushers.

Tay821 · 9 April 2019, 08:52 PM

Don't like the 5990 design or the gray dial. 5968 all day!

Helmi · 9 April 2019, 09:20 PM

5990 for me. The 5968 is nice but not as special and misses the bracelet

jrs146 · 9 April 2019, 09:39 PM

I prefer the 5990 but both are really really nice.

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ap1 · 9 April 2019, 11:05 PM

Aqua if wrist were larger. I like other 57s better

Vipes · 10 April 2019, 12:26 AM

5990 for me. Aesthetically more pleasing to me, plus I think the case construction is pretty cool.

BobDyl · 10 April 2019, 12:32 AM

The 5990 of course. Because when the inevitable blue dial is released, the old grey one will magically transform into unobtainium right before your eyes!

5Zigen · 10 April 2019, 12:52 AM

5990...bracelet and useful complications.

sgwatch · 10 April 2019, 01:13 AM

I have not seen these live, but from pics I prefer the 5968, since it seems way more legible to these old eyes. I also happen to love Patek's Aquanaut straps for their lightness and durability.

V25V · 10 April 2019, 01:20 AM

For me, I think 5968. 5990 is big but surprised to see the thickness of the two side by side, closer than I expected. So a bit torn..... would have to try them both on but I still say 5968 for now. The touch of orange is nice.

AK797 · 10 April 2019, 01:27 AM

Think the 5968 looks great in comparison there, would be my choice, and I'd wear the orange strap on sunny days when the hot chicas abound.

ppalasthira · 10 April 2019, 02:00 AM

I’m just in love with the orange strap.

So you already know my answer.

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Sam Philip · 10 April 2019, 02:26 AM

I find 5968 chrono is legible than the 5990 and as mentioned above it is a fun watch particularly with the orange strap.

In my opinion overall 5990 is a better watch compared to 5968 as it has the additional travel time complication and the bracelet. I also feel it is better value for money.

CoveWatch · 10 April 2019, 02:39 AM

I love both ref's... If i had to pick only one, I'd go with the 5990 though because I prefer the bracelet

CamSLC · 10 April 2019, 02:43 AM

Between those two I prefer the 5990. Regardless of complication, I like the style better.

MrBigSmiles · 10 April 2019, 03:02 AM

Go with the 5990...has a strong presence on the wrist.

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mickyd329 · 10 April 2019, 04:08 AM

Love them both, but if given the choice to choose only 1, I would go 5990. It's just a great reference with great wrist presence.

Snow-Dweller · 10 April 2019, 05:31 AM

Of the two, I prefer the 5990. I just wish it didn’t have a chronograph.

9 April 2019, 02:32 PM	#1
Apheaven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Posts: 584	5990 versus 5968 Which one do you like more and why? Curious to hear the different points of view. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 April 2019, 09:39 PM	#16
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	I prefer the 5990 but both are really really nice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

10 April 2019, 04:08 AM	#29
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 1,780	Love them both, but if given the choice to choose only 1, I would go 5990. It's just a great reference with great wrist presence. __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk /Daytona C White/Rolex SS BLRO / Rolex Sub Green / Rolex Explorer II/ Rolex DJ Blue

10 April 2019, 05:31 AM	#30
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,276	Of the two, I prefer the 5990. I just wish it didn’t have a chronograph. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

9 April 2019, 02:38 PM	#2
zahain "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: _ Posts: 586	Alot of people here may say the 5990 for the added travel time GMT function / being a nautilus but for a sport look but, i really like the 5968 with the orange strap. Just a bit more fun / added touch. Larger dial also so legibility / date window is always a bonus The 5990 two subdials one at 6 and 12 is functional but a little bit of a niche in terms of going away from a standard style of dial layout.

9 April 2019, 03:15 PM	#3
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,625	5990 because it I prefer bracelet to strap. I also like the Nautilus case and the smaller size. Cheers!

9 April 2019, 03:52 PM	#4
Apheaven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Posts: 584	The 5990 feels substantial and covers many bases...the other does not (for me). The 5968 is fun and easy though. It is eye candy. I have/love both, but if you told me I had to keep one, I know the answer....not to say my tastes might never change... I keep an internal hierarchy that changes from time to time. It helps me to ‘cull the cattle’, when looking at something new versus keeping something I stopped wearing years ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 April 2019, 03:52 PM	#5
Plastique999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: CA Watch: VC Toledo 1952 Posts: 1,063	5990 Sent from my Zeitwerk

9 April 2019, 04:48 PM	#6
pam66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: cambridge Posts: 2,258	5990 and i am not a real fan of its dial. what i like about the 5968 is the orange strap:::)))

9 April 2019, 04:54 PM	#7
cascavel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 1,857	The 5968 is the perfect steel Patek chronograph:clean, legible, durable. The only things that would have made it better are if it were 40mm and I could get one from my AD.

9 April 2019, 07:18 PM	#9
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	5990...is one of them literally on the chopping block ;) I made a funny

9 April 2019, 08:12 PM	#10
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 2,975	5968, love the tropical strap and never was a fan of the 5990 dial layout.

9 April 2019, 08:17 PM	#11
WatchLurv Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Moon Watch: Swiss Posts: 2,270	5990. Just looks better imo, but I'm a complete sucker and biased towards the Nautilus series.

9 April 2019, 08:32 PM	#12
GK- "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 139	5990 for me

9 April 2019, 08:52 PM	#14
Tay821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 913	Don't like the 5990 design or the gray dial. 5968 all day!

9 April 2019, 09:20 PM	#15
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	5990 for me. The 5968 is nice but not as special and misses the bracelet

9 April 2019, 11:05 PM	#17
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,045	Aqua if wrist were larger. I like other 57s better

10 April 2019, 12:26 AM	#18
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,838	5990 for me. Aesthetically more pleasing to me, plus I think the case construction is pretty cool.

10 April 2019, 12:32 AM	#19
BobDyl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 917	The 5990 of course. Because when the inevitable blue dial is released, the old grey one will magically transform into unobtainium right before your eyes!

10 April 2019, 12:52 AM	#20
5Zigen 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 749	5990...bracelet and useful complications.

10 April 2019, 01:13 AM	#21
sgwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 432	I have not seen these live, but from pics I prefer the 5968, since it seems way more legible to these old eyes. I also happen to love Patek's Aquanaut straps for their lightness and durability.

10 April 2019, 01:20 AM	#22
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,340	For me, I think 5968. 5990 is big but surprised to see the thickness of the two side by side, closer than I expected. So a bit torn..... would have to try them both on but I still say 5968 for now. The touch of orange is nice.

10 April 2019, 01:27 AM	#23
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,242	Think the 5968 looks great in comparison there, would be my choice, and I'd wear the orange strap on sunny days when the hot chicas abound.

10 April 2019, 02:00 AM	#24
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	I’m just in love with the orange strap. So you already know my answer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 April 2019, 02:26 AM	#25
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	I find 5968 chrono is legible than the 5990 and as mentioned above it is a fun watch particularly with the orange strap. In my opinion overall 5990 is a better watch compared to 5968 as it has the additional travel time complication and the bracelet. I also feel it is better value for money.

10 April 2019, 02:39 AM	#26
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	I love both ref's... If i had to pick only one, I'd go with the 5990 though because I prefer the bracelet

10 April 2019, 02:43 AM	#27
CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	Between those two I prefer the 5990. Regardless of complication, I like the style better.

10 April 2019, 03:02 AM	#28
MrBigSmiles "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area Watch: AP/PP/PAM/Rolex Posts: 308	Go with the 5990...has a strong presence on the wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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