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Valedictorian · 17 March 2018, 07:28 AM

I have the option to purchase a 5711 white dial for USD 38k. Another seller proposes a BLNR for USD 10k. Both are BNIB and both offers will expire soon as these pieces sell like hot cake. I have to make a decision in the next 24h. I have been on the look out for both for very different reasons.

Which one should I go for and why? I have my own idea but would appreciate your views.

Thanks!

tyler1980 · 17 March 2018, 07:30 AM

5711. A BLNR is a much easier watch to source and you can get it from an AD at retail.

sensui · 17 March 2018, 07:34 AM

Very different watches.....with the landscape now I'd do the 5711 if you have the opportunity.

SL BRABUS · 17 March 2018, 07:53 AM

No brainer 5711 everyday.......

Jimbogigolo · 17 March 2018, 08:01 AM

5711. Of you don’t want it, I’ll buy it

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GB-man · 17 March 2018, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbogigolo

5711. Of you don’t want it, I’ll buy it

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For 38k?

I will have the blnr for 1k over sticker rather than the 5711 for 8k over..

sensui · 17 March 2018, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

For 38k?

I will have the blnr for 1k over sticker rather than the 5711 for 8k over..

For some reason I totally missed that part in the OP's post. Hell no I wouldn't pay the premium on either (too high on the 5711 and I don't think the BLNR should be that difficult to get without a premium with a little patience).

Hairdude1 · 17 March 2018, 08:08 AM

Get the 11

mps354 · 17 March 2018, 08:41 AM

5711 for me

RussW · 17 March 2018, 08:46 AM

Are you serious? You want to know whether to buy a 38k watch or a 10k watch? You really can’t decide?

superstarmar · 17 March 2018, 08:52 AM

Neither since it’s ovet msrp !!!

Jimbogigolo · 17 March 2018, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

For 38k?

I will have the blnr for 1k over sticker rather than the 5711 for 8k over..

Good point. Maybe not

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jon_jon · 17 March 2018, 09:10 AM

BLNRs are still available at ADs at list price. It's not as nearly in demand as the SS Daytona.

Get the 5711 if paying over list price for a regular production watch doesn't bother you.

AK797 · 17 March 2018, 09:46 AM

Here you probably won't get one BLNR vote if no pricing issues.

codecow · 17 March 2018, 09:48 AM

You can get a BLNR whenever you want.

henrylee · 17 March 2018, 10:27 AM

5711

JayG · 17 March 2018, 10:31 AM

Get the 5711. Hold it, think about it. If you don't love it you can sell it without loss relatively easily. The BLNR is a great watch but easy to get on . arelative scale

incontrol · 17 March 2018, 10:41 AM

I would never pay $38K for a 5711 in SS. Never.

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red1108nyc · 17 March 2018, 10:49 AM

bubble chasing is not my cup of tea. Well, unless you got cash to burn.

goog53 · 17 March 2018, 11:08 AM

38k... hell to the no

locutus49 · 17 March 2018, 11:30 AM

You should buy the watch you really love and can afford. If you are buying to flip, you might be able to make a profit on the 5711.

YoyoGift8 · 17 March 2018, 02:44 PM

OPs location says Dubai so pricing & availability might be different.
Generally access to blnr is easier however the price being offered to you for the 5711 is a huge premium. For your reference in the US msrp for 5711 is $29,803 while for the blnr it's $8,950. Outside of pricing it really depends on which one you really like.

Watch Admirer · 17 March 2018, 03:02 PM

No debate on this one-obviously the BLNR. 5711 steel is beyond boring in my opinion, it’s just a status symbol. If you talk 5711r then that’s different

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GB-man · 17 March 2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by incontrol

I would never pay $38K for a 5711 in SS. Never.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

bubble chasing is not my cup of tea. Well, unless you got cash to burn.

Quote:

Originally Posted by goog53

38k... hell to the no

Thought I was alone.

vipereaper30 · 17 March 2018, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussW

Are you serious? You want to know whether to buy a 38k watch or a 10k watch? You really can’t decide?

This right here...

lord91 · 17 March 2018, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

for some reason i totally missed that part in the op's post. Hell no i wouldn't pay the premium on either (too high on the 5711 and i don't think the blnr should be that difficult to get without a premium with a little patience).

+1

Valedictorian · 17 March 2018, 07:02 PM

Thanks for sharing your opinion, guys. The retail price of the BLNR is USD 9.5k here and has a pretty long waiting time. So paying USD 500 over retail to get it faster is not an issue.

I know that hesitating between these 2 watches is a bit of an odd thing, but as I said above, I like both watches for very different reasons (the 5711 probably for the wrong reasons).

The question was more like: Should I blow a ridiculous amount of money to own a grail watch that I’ve been eyeing for a while (I prefer the white dial because of the black batons and hands, which enhance legibility and which Patek usually only does on their highest end pieces) or should I go for a workhorse watch that will serve me in a much more functional way as I travel extensively for work.

Just wanted some views (maybe with pros/cons) without being judged :)

Thanks again and have a great day all.

Marcus SE · 17 March 2018, 07:57 PM

38k for an 5711 is on the lower end here in EU and prices are just going up. We already have few 5711 (blue dial) selling for above 48k on Chrono24. Ridiculous... probably, but it is a fact of life these days. So 5711 is probably a better choince

Helmi · 17 March 2018, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valedictorian

Thanks for sharing your opinion, guys. The retail price of the BLNR is USD 9.5k here and has a pretty long waiting time. So paying USD 500 over retail to get it faster is not an issue.

I know that hesitating between these 2 watches is a bit of an odd thing, but as I said above, I like both watches for very different reasons (the 5711 probably for the wrong reasons).

The question was more like: Should I blow a ridiculous amount of money to own a grail watch that I’ve been eyeing for a while (I prefer the white dial because of the black batons and hands, which enhance legibility and which Patek usually only does on their highest end pieces) or should I go for a workhorse watch that will serve me in a much more functional way as I travel extensively for work.

Just wanted some views (maybe with pros/cons) without being judged :)

Thanks again and have a great day all.

Both

Honestly if you are willing to pay 38k for the 11 then adding 10k more and getting the batman shouldn't be a big problem. And you get the grail and the work horse

Ichiran · 17 March 2018, 09:07 PM

If I can buy my grail watch within my budget, I will always go for the grail. A very easy choice here.

17 March 2018, 07:28 AM	#1
Valedictorian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Stateside now Posts: 190	5711 or BLNR? I have the option to purchase a 5711 white dial for USD 38k. Another seller proposes a BLNR for USD 10k. Both are BNIB and both offers will expire soon as these pieces sell like hot cake. I have to make a decision in the next 24h. I have been on the look out for both for very different reasons. Which one should I go for and why? I have my own idea but would appreciate your views. Thanks!

17 March 2018, 07:30 AM	#2
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	5711. A BLNR is a much easier watch to source and you can get it from an AD at retail. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

17 March 2018, 07:53 AM	#4
SL BRABUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex & Patek Posts: 3,345	No brainer 5711 everyday....... __________________ Rolex Forum: Mainly Rolex & Benz pictures...!!! Click the above link to join the club...^^^... "SL BRABUS" aka BenzWorld Undercover Moderator

17 March 2018, 08:08 AM	#8
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Get the 11 __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

17 March 2018, 10:27 AM	#16
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	5711 __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

17 March 2018, 07:34 AM	#3
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Very different watches.....with the landscape now I'd do the 5711 if you have the opportunity.

17 March 2018, 08:01 AM	#5
Jimbogigolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Daytona W&B Posts: 1,527	5711. Of you don’t want it, I’ll buy it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

17 March 2018, 08:41 AM	#9
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	5711 for me

17 March 2018, 08:46 AM	#10
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,340	Are you serious? You want to know whether to buy a 38k watch or a 10k watch? You really can’t decide?

17 March 2018, 08:52 AM	#11
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Neither since it’s ovet msrp !!!

17 March 2018, 09:10 AM	#13
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	BLNRs are still available at ADs at list price. It's not as nearly in demand as the SS Daytona. Get the 5711 if paying over list price for a regular production watch doesn't bother you.

17 March 2018, 09:46 AM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	Here you probably won't get one BLNR vote if no pricing issues.

17 March 2018, 09:48 AM	#15
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 4,785	You can get a BLNR whenever you want.

17 March 2018, 10:31 AM	#17
JayG "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: US Watch: FP Journe CB/ 5711 Posts: 345	Get the 5711. Hold it, think about it. If you don't love it you can sell it without loss relatively easily. The BLNR is a great watch but easy to get on . arelative scale

17 March 2018, 10:41 AM	#18
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I would never pay $38K for a 5711 in SS. Never. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

17 March 2018, 10:49 AM	#19
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,500	bubble chasing is not my cup of tea. Well, unless you got cash to burn.

17 March 2018, 11:08 AM	#20
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,060	38k... hell to the no __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

17 March 2018, 11:30 AM	#21
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	You should buy the watch you really love and can afford. If you are buying to flip, you might be able to make a profit on the 5711.

17 March 2018, 02:44 PM	#22
YoyoGift8 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MNL/Henderson NV Watch: Rolex Posts: 904	OPs location says Dubai so pricing & availability might be different. Generally access to blnr is easier however the price being offered to you for the 5711 is a huge premium. For your reference in the US msrp for 5711 is $29,803 while for the blnr it's $8,950. Outside of pricing it really depends on which one you really like.

17 March 2018, 03:02 PM	#23
Watch Admirer Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: somewhere Posts: 350	No debate on this one-obviously the BLNR. 5711 steel is beyond boring in my opinion, it’s just a status symbol. If you talk 5711r then that’s different Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 March 2018, 07:02 PM	#27
Valedictorian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Stateside now Posts: 190	Thanks for sharing your opinion, guys. The retail price of the BLNR is USD 9.5k here and has a pretty long waiting time. So paying USD 500 over retail to get it faster is not an issue. I know that hesitating between these 2 watches is a bit of an odd thing, but as I said above, I like both watches for very different reasons (the 5711 probably for the wrong reasons). The question was more like: Should I blow a ridiculous amount of money to own a grail watch that I’ve been eyeing for a while (I prefer the white dial because of the black batons and hands, which enhance legibility and which Patek usually only does on their highest end pieces) or should I go for a workhorse watch that will serve me in a much more functional way as I travel extensively for work. Just wanted some views (maybe with pros/cons) without being judged :) Thanks again and have a great day all.

17 March 2018, 07:57 PM	#28
Marcus SE "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 82	38k for an 5711 is on the lower end here in EU and prices are just going up. We already have few 5711 (blue dial) selling for above 48k on Chrono24. Ridiculous... probably, but it is a fact of life these days. So 5711 is probably a better choince

17 March 2018, 09:07 PM	#30
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,623	If I can buy my grail watch within my budget, I will always go for the grail. A very easy choice here.

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