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bardm · 15 June 2012, 09:17 PM

Not sure where to post this, so I post it in both the Rolex and the Patek sub-forums. Hope you don't mind

As some of you might know I have for some time contemplated either an AG Rolex or a Patek. (I currently have a SS GMT IIc)

Well, I visited my AD in Oslo which happens to be both a Rolex and a Patek AD

Allways very nice service there.

I told the lady I was interested in the following pices:
YG GMT IIc
RG Daytona
RG Day-Date
Nautilus 5712 (with and without strap)

She didn't have them all at the moment, but she presented me with the following (Sorry for the picture quality, it's from my iPhone 4 and I didn't want to make too much fuss while taking pictures at the AD)

YG GMT IIc:
I really tried to get the "gold feeling", but it just isn't for me I guess. Don't get me wrong: I love the watch holding it in my hand, but on my wirts it almost looked "tacky"

Price: About 230.000,- NOK

WG Daytona:
I was expecting to love the RG, version, but the WG did nothing for me.
Price: 246.200,- NOK

5712A:
Very light compared to even my SS Rolex, very slim and comfortable on the wrist. Maybe å little less wrist presence than the other Pateks i tried. Lovely dial!
Price: 231.800,- NOK

5712G:
Both more wrist presence and more of a dress-watch than the 5712A. I really loved it. Might be even better in RG.
Price: 297.900,- NOK

5980A:
Much thicker than the 5712. About same wristpresence as the 5712G, but substancially more than the 5712A. The crystal seems a bit small for the case

Price: About 300.000,- NOK (unsure)

5980R:
More wrist presence than all the others. It really stands out (which can be good or bad of course). Very sporty even on a strap. Steep pricepoint.
Price: 408.000,- NOK

It really surprised me that they had that many Patek models available, and no waiting list on the 5712R either.

What surpriced me even more was that they didn't have ANY Day-Date II. They vere sould out

Monte Cristo · 15 June 2012, 09:39 PM

They all look pretty damn good on your wrist (even with the dodgy pics).
The 5980R would be my pick (if I had the cash that is).

HL65 · 15 June 2012, 09:45 PM

5980R is and was my choice!

texex91 · 15 June 2012, 09:49 PM

Great pics and selection!

That would be a tough choice for me.

If you had a little time to wait, the 5726/1 will be out in Fall, and might be a nice combo.

I guess you need to decide strap or bracelet and RG or Stainless.

I agree that the Rolex would be out of this equation.

Let us know what you decided.

dddrees · 15 June 2012, 10:21 PM

Nice PICs, tough choice but good luck with your decision.

Hopefully you can find the others your considering before you make a decision.

kilyung · 15 June 2012, 11:17 PM

The 116718 doesn't look tacky at all! It's the perfect complement to the 116710.

Ristretto · 15 June 2012, 11:19 PM

Love the 5712

ocwatching · 16 June 2012, 01:08 AM

nice day at the AD! tough choice ahead!

TSW · 16 June 2012, 05:15 AM

5980 would be choice!

FeelingTheBlues · 21 June 2012, 01:18 AM

Lovely choices indeed! You have tried a great selection (I agree with others though, the gold GMT doesn't look tacky at all on you)!

Now for the Patek selection, they all look wonderful but I have a personal preference for the 5712's! I'm glad to know you tried two of them and wish you to have the rose gold version on your wrist someday (please do take pictures when you do, I'm sure it will be well worth it).

bardm · 21 June 2012, 03:58 AM

Thank you all for your comments. Maybe wearing YG just takes some getting used to.

I'm leaning towards the 5712 though, strap or bracelet.

Andrés G · 21 June 2012, 04:11 AM

5980 would be my choice.

highdiver · 23 June 2012, 03:05 AM

You are lucky to be able to try out so many stunning watches concurrently. I tried out two PP recently as well. 5726 and 5980 both ss. Its very hard to decide among 5712, 5726 and 5980 for me too. But my vote goes to 5712 ss. However, AD old me they havent seemed one for few months. Most people are probably waiting for 5726/1A and white dial these days. Feel so unusual to see 5980 and 5726 on display almost everywhere lately.

bardm · 23 June 2012, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highdiver

You are lucky to be able to try out so many stunning watches concurrently. I tried out two PP recently as well. 5726 and 5980 both ss. Its very hard to decide among 5712, 5726 and 5980 for me too. But my vote goes to 5712 ss. However, AD old me they havent seemed one for few months. Most people are probably waiting for 5726/1A and white dial these days. Feel so unusual to see 5980 and 5726 on display almost everywhere lately.

Yes, I was surprised they had so many models awailable. I asked for the 5712R, but they didn't expect it in before late autumn. However, no waitinglist for it.

pfg1 · 25 June 2012, 04:42 PM

Great choices! You already own a GMT IIC. I would mix things up and get any of the PPs. The 5712A would make a nice mate to your Rolex......Good luck and let us know which one you selected!

adt · 25 June 2012, 08:24 PM

5980R looks great on your wrist!

highdiver · 29 June 2012, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bardm

Yes, I was surprised they had so many models awailable. I asked for the 5712R, but they didn't expect it in before late autumn. However, no waitinglist for it.

I think you wont go wrong with any of the nautilus. They look good on your wrist. forget about rollie.

z32turbo · 29 June 2012, 01:07 PM

Great selection. I don't even know how to send over a recommendation, those are just some amazing watches.

emagni · 10 July 2012, 12:17 PM

5980A would be my pick.

PatekCollector · 10 July 2012, 03:30 PM

Hard to choose :-(

I'd go for 5980 SS.

bardm · 10 July 2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saudipaneristi

Hard to choose :-(

I'd go for 5980 SS.

I saw in another thread that you found a good solution for that

Lovely collection.

steveclocks · 16 July 2012, 08:06 PM

All the Patek Nautilus watches are looking good on your wrist Bärd. I prefer it with the bracelet (I mostly prefer bracelets over straps)

Solli · 17 August 2012, 06:51 AM

I'd go for the 5712G, nice watch that looks good on you. Bjerke really has a lot of good stuff these days!

Puffy · 17 August 2012, 08:39 AM

With all that oil money in Norway those PPs will be gone in no time!!!

I'd go for the 5712a

Sent from my GT-I9100

cedric · 17 August 2012, 10:43 AM

Not considering the price, 5980R would be it. Stunning is the only word.

P.S. If it's on a matching bracelet (maybe next year's release), it would be even better, but that would also mean an "nicer" price tag

15 June 2012, 09:17 PM	#1
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	Visited my AD today Not sure where to post this, so I post it in both the Rolex and the Patek sub-forums. Hope you don't mind As some of you might know I have for some time contemplated either an AG Rolex or a Patek. (I currently have a SS GMT IIc) Well, I visited my AD in Oslo which happens to be both a Rolex and a Patek AD Allways very nice service there. I told the lady I was interested in the following pices: YG GMT IIc RG Daytona RG Day-Date Nautilus 5712 (with and without strap) She didn't have them all at the moment, but she presented me with the following (Sorry for the picture quality, it's from my iPhone 4 and I didn't want to make too much fuss while taking pictures at the AD) YG GMT IIc: I really tried to get the "gold feeling", but it just isn't for me I guess. Don't get me wrong: I love the watch holding it in my hand, but on my wirts it almost looked "tacky" Price: About 230.000,- NOK WG Daytona: I was expecting to love the RG, version, but the WG did nothing for me. Price: 246.200,- NOK 5712A: Very light compared to even my SS Rolex, very slim and comfortable on the wrist. Maybe å little less wrist presence than the other Pateks i tried. Lovely dial! Price: 231.800,- NOK 5712G: Both more wrist presence and more of a dress-watch than the 5712A. I really loved it. Might be even better in RG. Price: 297.900,- NOK 5980A: Much thicker than the 5712. About same wristpresence as the 5712G, but substancially more than the 5712A. The crystal seems a bit small for the case Price: About 300.000,- NOK (unsure) 5980R: More wrist presence than all the others. It really stands out (which can be good or bad of course). Very sporty even on a strap. Steep pricepoint. Price: 408.000,- NOK It really surprised me that they had that many Patek models available, and no waiting list on the 5712R either. What surpriced me even more was that they didn't have ANY Day-Date II. They vere sould out __________________ Bård

15 June 2012, 09:39 PM	#2
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	They all look pretty damn good on your wrist (even with the dodgy pics). The 5980R would be my pick (if I had the cash that is). __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

15 June 2012, 09:45 PM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,422	5980R is and was my choice! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 June 2012, 10:21 PM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Nice PICs, tough choice but good luck with your decision. Hopefully you can find the others your considering before you make a decision. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 June 2012, 11:19 PM	#7
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,319	Love the 5712 __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

15 June 2012, 09:49 PM	#4
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Great pics and selection! That would be a tough choice for me. If you had a little time to wait, the 5726/1 will be out in Fall, and might be a nice combo. I guess you need to decide strap or bracelet and RG or Stainless. I agree that the Rolex would be out of this equation. Let us know what you decided.

15 June 2012, 11:17 PM	#6
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	The 116718 doesn't look tacky at all! It's the perfect complement to the 116710.

16 June 2012, 01:08 AM	#8
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,372	nice day at the AD! tough choice ahead! __________________ too much into watches...

16 June 2012, 05:15 AM	#9
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	5980 would be choice! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

21 June 2012, 01:18 AM	#10
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Lovely choices indeed! You have tried a great selection (I agree with others though, the gold GMT doesn't look tacky at all on you)! Now for the Patek selection, they all look wonderful but I have a personal preference for the 5712's! I'm glad to know you tried two of them and wish you to have the rose gold version on your wrist someday (please do take pictures when you do, I'm sure it will be well worth it). __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

21 June 2012, 03:58 AM	#11
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	Thank you all for your comments. Maybe wearing YG just takes some getting used to. I'm leaning towards the 5712 though, strap or bracelet. __________________ Bård

21 June 2012, 04:11 AM	#12
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	5980 would be my choice.

23 June 2012, 03:05 AM	#13
highdiver Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: HKG Watch: APPPR IWC Posts: 208	You are lucky to be able to try out so many stunning watches concurrently. I tried out two PP recently as well. 5726 and 5980 both ss. Its very hard to decide among 5712, 5726 and 5980 for me too. But my vote goes to 5712 ss. However, AD old me they havent seemed one for few months. Most people are probably waiting for 5726/1A and white dial these days. Feel so unusual to see 5980 and 5726 on display almost everywhere lately.

25 June 2012, 04:42 PM	#15
pfg1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wisconsin Watch: 116622 YM Blue Posts: 505	Great choices! You already own a GMT IIC. I would mix things up and get any of the PPs. The 5712A would make a nice mate to your Rolex......Good luck and let us know which one you selected!

25 June 2012, 08:24 PM	#16
adt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: A Location: SEA Posts: 473	5980R looks great on your wrist! __________________ "Collecting is the only socially commendable form of greed" ~ Gene Shwartz

29 June 2012, 01:07 PM	#18
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Great selection. I don't even know how to send over a recommendation, those are just some amazing watches. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

10 July 2012, 12:17 PM	#19
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,283	5980A would be my pick. __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

10 July 2012, 03:30 PM	#20
PatekCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,328	Hard to choose :-( I'd go for 5980 SS. __________________ Life is too short, to waste time hating anyone!. Instagram: @PatekCollector

16 July 2012, 08:06 PM	#22
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	All the Patek Nautilus watches are looking good on your wrist Bärd. I prefer it with the bracelet (I mostly prefer bracelets over straps)

17 August 2012, 06:51 AM	#23
Solli "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oslo Posts: 7	I'd go for the 5712G, nice watch that looks good on you. Bjerke really has a lot of good stuff these days!

17 August 2012, 08:39 AM	#24
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	With all that oil money in Norway those PPs will be gone in no time!!! I'd go for the 5712a Sent from my GT-I9100 __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

17 August 2012, 10:43 AM	#25
cedric Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SG Posts: 130	Not considering the price, 5980R would be it. Stunning is the only word. P.S. If it's on a matching bracelet (maybe next year's release), it would be even better, but that would also mean an "nicer" price tag

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