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23 April 2024, 09:27 PM | #1 |
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Trade 5711A for 5980A
Considering trading in my 5711A for a 5980A straight up. Thoughts?
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23 April 2024, 10:09 PM | #2 |
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I would if I ….
Needed the chrono complication Wanted a slightly bigger/thicker watch Would enjoy looking at the 5980 more on my wrist I personally like the beefier nautilus and a busier dial, however ….the simplicity and iconicness (not sure if that’s a word but I’ll use it) of the 5711 is also tough to beat. |
Yesterday, 06:37 PM | #3 |
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no, i would try to add a 5990r.
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Yesterday, 07:22 PM | #4 |
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I would not. If it were a 5712 I would though
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Yesterday, 08:33 PM | #5 |
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Absolutely, yes, assuming they're in similar condition with similar paraphernalia.
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Yesterday, 09:04 PM | #6 |
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I would not. Not a big fan of pushers on the Nautilus case and I'd miss 5711. The sports chrono to add (not trade into) is 5968 IMO.
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Yesterday, 09:20 PM | #7 |
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I wouldn't as I like the slimness and simple dial of my 5711/1A. I am however considering trading my 5711/1R for a 5990/1R if the AD ever gets me one as that way I get a steel piece and a full rose complication piece without having to add any more cash!
Of course if you love the 5980 and are meh about the 5711 then of course go for it :-) |
Today, 06:28 AM | #8 |
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I probably wouldnt and this sounds ridiculous but i miss having a running seconds hand. Yes i know the 5980 has the vertical clutch but then ur essentially just running the chronograph all the time.
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Today, 10:41 AM | #9 |
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Does running the chrono all the time damage the watch?
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Today, 02:57 PM | #10 |
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What color dial are you considering? I owned a 5980 for a bit in blue, the monocounter chrono being in white really bothered me and resembled a CD. The white dial or the two tone and all RG solve this issue. Otherwise I preferred the weight of the 5980 to the 5711, felt sportier.
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Today, 03:41 PM | #11 |
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My preference is for the thinner watch.
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