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View Poll Results: If you could only have one for life, would you pick a 5711/1A or 5712/1A? | |||
5711/1A | 181 | 54.85% | |
5712/1A | 149 | 45.15% | |
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12 June 2017, 03:10 AM | #1 |
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If you could never sell it, would you want a 5711/1A or 5712/1A?
Let's see where things stand between these two powerhouses in 2017! This poll is for the blue dial version of each watch only.
Please indicate in your reply if you have seen both, neither or just one of the two in person. This is very important as I'm curious to see if the votes correlate to opinions based on photos versus in the metal. Also, remember, part of the question is that you could never sell (or trade) the watch, so take re-sale/grey market pricing out of the equation. Cheers! |
12 June 2017, 03:13 AM | #2 |
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I always buy to keep. Seen both many times.
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12 June 2017, 03:19 AM | #3 |
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Seen both and picked 5712. Still get the benefit of the blue and just more interesting.
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12 June 2017, 03:20 AM | #4 |
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Easy choice for me..5711.
I've haven't seen either in the flesh.
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12 June 2017, 03:35 AM | #5 |
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5711
but i sold it.
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12 June 2017, 03:39 AM | #6 |
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5711 for me
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12 June 2017, 03:43 AM | #7 |
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5711 no contest! Seen both in person.
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12 June 2017, 03:45 AM | #8 |
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it's a really tough decision, but i think i'll go for 5712 since it's a bit more unique in design such as micro rotor, power reserve and etc... however, some people might think the dial is a bit too busy, but either one is okay.
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12 June 2017, 03:50 AM | #9 |
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5711. I like watches that don't require a lot of setting, or that whatever I'm setting is at least useful, so the moon phase puts me off the 5712.
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12 June 2017, 03:50 AM | #10 |
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Had them both, actually had the 5711 blue and white and the 5712 blue dial and the 5712R. Sold them all, nice watches but they're ubiquitous and I lived the seventies and it's 2017!
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12 June 2017, 03:53 AM | #11 |
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5712 for me
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12 June 2017, 04:14 AM | #12 | |
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To the OP, I have both, and while I am really starting to love the 5711, I still prefer the 5712, but then all my other watches are time and date only, so it's my only watch with complications, so my favorite for now and probably for a long time... I did sell my first one for a real estate investment, and I missed it every day until I got one back, I had the choice between it and the AP ceramic diver, preferred the PP but knew the AP would be harder to get back new unworn |
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12 June 2017, 04:24 AM | #13 |
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5712 as the 11 is too boring for me
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12 June 2017, 04:43 AM | #14 |
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5712a for sure, the moonphase is a romatic complication. Makes you look back in time and appreciate watchmaking.
The only 5711 i'll consider is the Platinum 40th or a 5711a tiffany dial |
12 June 2017, 04:53 AM | #15 |
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12 June 2017, 05:49 AM | #16 |
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i'm actually in that situation...and have decided to seek/wait for the 5711. i thought maybe it'd be too much of an overlap with my AP jumbo, and the 5712's dial/complications are arguable more interesting to view, but i find my tastes going more toward those models that KISS.
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12 June 2017, 05:56 AM | #17 |
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Not a fan of the 5712. I like the simplicity of the 5711.
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12 June 2017, 07:26 AM | #18 |
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I'm a purist. 5711 wuold be my choice. Even if the 5712 is an amazing piece.
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12 June 2017, 08:30 AM | #19 |
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5712
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12 June 2017, 08:50 AM | #20 |
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Owned both, sold both. And just bought back the 5712. I won't sell it again.
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12 June 2017, 09:35 AM | #21 |
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Owned and sold both. Eventually would like to have the 5712 again.
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12 June 2017, 10:06 AM | #22 |
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5711. I think it's the more classic of the two and will maintain that status forever.
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12 June 2017, 10:10 AM | #23 |
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5712 all the way
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12 June 2017, 10:18 AM | #24 |
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5712 for me, if the 5711 had the more modern blue might change that.
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12 June 2017, 12:04 PM | #25 |
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5712 alllll day long for this one.
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12 June 2017, 02:19 PM | #26 |
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5712 because of the micro rotor, it's engineering and history is fascinating.
I assume most buyers will have more than one watch, the 5712 is very unique and stands out in anyone's collection.
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12 June 2017, 03:19 PM | #28 |
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5712 would be my choice ; but personally I will skip this and go to the next hunt
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12 June 2017, 03:28 PM | #29 |
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I like both, got the 5711 first
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12 June 2017, 05:42 PM | #30 |
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This is the very dilemma that I now find myself in.
I what to mark a very special birthday, with a watch that I would never sell and possibly the last watch that I would get. A few years ago, I had a 5711A, but eventually sold it, a decision which I now regret. I have only ever seen one 5712A and was really surprise on how much I liked it, especially afters years of thinking that it was not a watch for me. However, I do like the complications, but especially the 240 movement. I have not been able to participate in the poll, as I can't give an answer!
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