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mps354 · 16 March 2017, 11:17 PM

Definitely can be an only watch, quite versatile. I believe someone (maybe Gus?) had a photo of one that was worn non stop for decades. It's was certainly beaten up, but handled the job...

dr35mm · 25 March 2017, 07:07 AM

I've been debating this as well for my YM.

Just like you, I am a one watch guy, a rare breed.

If it helps I've come to this conclusion, I'm set on getting the 5711 and later on, if needed, especially on those long waits for service, get a no date sub.

But from what I've read, 5711 is fully capable of this, I've been told it's no issue for my active lifestyle (swimming,gym,travel,outdoors and business).

Go for it and enjoy it!

SHM3 · 26 March 2017, 12:58 PM

Thanks all-still contemplating this. I think I'll keep my 116619 and add the 5711. Just awaiting the right opportunity.

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subtona · 26 March 2017, 01:00 PM

Easily.

Calatrava r · 26 March 2017, 11:52 PM

I would need a second watch...or maybe 10 or so.

soundserious · 27 March 2017, 01:27 AM

Absolutely capable as an only watch. Frankly, considering the watch shows this year, my interest in the watch "game" has diminished drastically. So with nothing on my radar at the moment I'm rediscovering all the things I like about my 5711!

subtona · 27 March 2017, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mps354

Definitely can be an only watch, quite versatile. I believe someone (maybe Gus?) had a photo of one that was worn non stop for decades. It's was certainly beaten up, but handled the job...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=374953

SHM3 · 27 March 2017, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=374953

Thank you! I do remember this thread. Appreciate your help.

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kilyung · 28 March 2017, 12:59 AM

I've enjoyed the same models (5167/1a, 5164a, 5980/1a, 5980/1r, 5712r) and the 5711/1a is still one of my favorites. Pairs very well with a 116619LB (my beater).

SHM3 · 28 March 2017, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I've enjoyed the same models (5167/1a, 5164a, 5980/1a, 5980/1r, 5712r) and the 5711/1a is still one of my favorites. Pairs very well with a 116619LB (my beater).

Great list! Nice beater!

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locutus49 · 28 March 2017, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

I could definately see myself with a single 5711....I am but just flesh and thus weak

Paul7039 · 9 April 2017, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SHM3

Thanks all-still contemplating this. I think I'll keep my 116619 and add the 5711. Just awaiting the right opportunity.

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I wrestled with the same thing. I go through cycles where I have too many watches, then try to go to one watch. I did it with the 5980, a Datograph, and currently the 5711. I have never gotten to just one though. Always had a sub no-date as the beater. Got tired of it and got rid of that. Now have an IWC Mark VIII and use that as a beater. I think a Daytona would be a great second to the 5711. Might do that - black WG.

Enjoy your 5711. It is a great watch.

AK797 · 10 April 2017, 04:32 AM

If you can add that's ideal, otherwise I'd probably get a SS Subc and the 5711, hate to have that bezel get all marked up and gnarly.

Defiancekofb · 10 April 2017, 05:02 AM

Or buy a 5167 as an everyday watch and 5711 as a your dressy watch.

daveyw · 10 April 2017, 07:18 AM

Nope.
I have one and it's fantastic in every way except for its ever increasing value. Scratch it, which isn't hard if you where it every day, it's gonna cost you. You need something else for sure

25 March 2017, 07:07 AM	#32
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	I've been debating this as well for my YM. Just like you, I am a one watch guy, a rare breed. If it helps I've come to this conclusion, I'm set on getting the 5711 and later on, if needed, especially on those long waits for service, get a no date sub. But from what I've read, 5711 is fully capable of this, I've been told it's no issue for my active lifestyle (swimming,gym,travel,outdoors and business). Go for it and enjoy it! __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

26 March 2017, 01:00 PM	#34
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	Easily. __________________

27 March 2017, 01:27 AM	#36
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Absolutely capable as an only watch. Frankly, considering the watch shows this year, my interest in the watch "game" has diminished drastically. So with nothing on my radar at the moment I'm rediscovering all the things I like about my 5711! __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

16 March 2017, 11:17 PM	#31
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	Definitely can be an only watch, quite versatile. I believe someone (maybe Gus?) had a photo of one that was worn non stop for decades. It's was certainly beaten up, but handled the job...

26 March 2017, 12:58 PM	#33
SHM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SWFL Posts: 359	Thanks all-still contemplating this. I think I'll keep my 116619 and add the 5711. Just awaiting the right opportunity. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 March 2017, 11:52 PM	#35
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,590	I would need a second watch...or maybe 10 or so.

28 March 2017, 12:59 AM	#39
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	I've enjoyed the same models (5167/1a, 5164a, 5980/1a, 5980/1r, 5712r) and the 5711/1a is still one of my favorites. Pairs very well with a 116619LB (my beater).

10 April 2017, 04:32 AM	#43
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	If you can add that's ideal, otherwise I'd probably get a SS Subc and the 5711, hate to have that bezel get all marked up and gnarly.

10 April 2017, 05:02 AM	#44
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	Or buy a 5167 as an everyday watch and 5711 as a your dressy watch.

10 April 2017, 07:18 AM	#45
daveyw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: herts Posts: 94	Nope. I have one and it's fantastic in every way except for its ever increasing value. Scratch it, which isn't hard if you where it every day, it's gonna cost you. You need something else for sure

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