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josephine lace · 24 July 2016, 09:56 PM

5980/1AR-001 for me

Fiery · 24 July 2016, 11:35 PM

None. I'd go for 5990. Put your name down on a few waiting lists, and wait patiently. I know, it's frustrating to wait months (or years?) for your grail piece, but the 5990 is worth the wait. Till then, get an affordable steel watch to kill the time ;)

Daycruiser · 25 July 2016, 12:17 AM

Mate there has been a lot of opinions here, all great, but I am sure you are as confused as ever.

I think the 5980 is the logical choice if your AD still has it. It's discontinued and it's a classic, the first Nautlius chronograph. The price will only go up. Few years down the line you can trade it in for any of the other pieces you currently want, or you can buy the new nautilus.

I just don't think the TT version has staying power, and this is coming from someone who had two TT watches before (ym2 15300)

Maltie · 25 July 2016, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Daycruiser

Mate there has been a lot of opinions here, all great, but I am sure you are as confused as ever.

I think the 5980 is the logical choice if your AD still has it. It's discontinued and it's a classic, the first Nautlius chronograph. The price will only go up. Few years down the line you can trade it in for any of the other pieces you currently want, or you can buy the new nautilus.

I just don't think the TT version has staying power, and this is coming from someone who had two TT watches before (ym2 15300)

I agree with you. You are reading my mind. The decision is made. I'm going for the 5980 blue dial. I'm picking it up on August 2nd. Excited.

Daycruiser · 25 July 2016, 12:35 AM

Congrats in advance!

Maltie · 25 July 2016, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Daycruiser

Congrats in advance!

Wrist shots will follow

lapince · 25 July 2016, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Maltie

My AD put me on the list with a bit of priority so the 5711 will happen in the future. Don't know when...but it will.

The 5980 blue dial is discreet , sporty, elegant and beautiful in its details but nobody will chop of my hand, the 5980AR is stunning, the crisp and bright blue dial with the contrast of the gold, WOW, but but but...will I like this watch forever, is it not to flashy........???

The 5711G is also beautiful, dressy with the strap, great with a suit. Simplicity is the ultimate complication is this case.

To be continued......

I think the two tone is nice but like you say it's possible you will be bored quickly, about the 5711G a Nautilus is really made to be on bracelet, when I had my 5712 I got a 5726 on strap, well it was really not the same thing, never really loved it like the 5712, in 9 days I am getting a 5712 back and in 3 months I am getting a 5167R, so basically my favorite Nautilus and my favorite Aquanaut, and in 2017 I think I will get another Nautilus, either a new model if I like it, they should introduce them in the middle of September, or maybe just a 5711, in any case I want bracelet and SS

rebel_1 · 25 July 2016, 02:05 AM

Out of your list, I'd go with the 5980/1AR-001 even though I wouldn't buy that particular piece. Your first Nautilus should be on bracelet IMHO.

de66 · 25 July 2016, 06:49 AM

Regarding your statement that this would be your second patek after the aquanaut:

Then I recommend the 5726 (grey preferably but white "pops") but on bracelet: you get all the original nautilus design characteristics (including the porthole style case opening), a patek AC, with an ever so lovely moonphase. Disclosure: I still own my 5726 grey dial on bracelet and still love it as much as I did from the first time I laid eyes on one.
If your heart speaks more to chronos then go for the steel 5980. It came in blue, grey and white dial versions. Blue is the most wanted. Grey and white are the most balanced and finished dials where the date windows are framed as well (not the case on the blue dials). I prefer the grey myself, then the white, blue takes third place in my book.

Watcheroo · 26 July 2016, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Maltie

I agree with you. You are reading my mind. The decision is made. I'm going for the 5980 blue dial. I'm picking it up on August 2nd. Excited.

Good choice!! Congrats!!

Maltie · 29 July 2016, 04:10 AM

While in London....changed my mind

masyv6 · 29 July 2016, 06:18 AM

5711 or 5712, if you ask me.

gummy · 29 July 2016, 06:34 AM

My Vote...5980

But I would always consider the 5711 as well. Lower price point and timeless classic!

gummy · 29 July 2016, 06:36 AM

I did see a video of someone operating a 5980 in a pool...gotta be true it was on the internet.

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5980/1AR-001	11	14.10%
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24 July 2016, 11:35 PM	#32
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	None. I'd go for 5990. Put your name down on a few waiting lists, and wait patiently. I know, it's frustrating to wait months (or years?) for your grail piece, but the 5990 is worth the wait. Till then, get an affordable steel watch to kill the time ;) __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

25 July 2016, 02:05 AM	#38
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	Out of your list, I'd go with the 5980/1AR-001 even though I wouldn't buy that particular piece. Your first Nautilus should be on bracelet IMHO. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

24 July 2016, 09:56 PM	#31
josephine lace Banned Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: orlando florida Posts: 74	5980/1AR-001 for me

25 July 2016, 12:17 AM	#33
Daycruiser "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Ed Location: Hong Kong Watch: BLRO 5712 Posts: 787	Mate there has been a lot of opinions here, all great, but I am sure you are as confused as ever. I think the 5980 is the logical choice if your AD still has it. It's discontinued and it's a classic, the first Nautlius chronograph. The price will only go up. Few years down the line you can trade it in for any of the other pieces you currently want, or you can buy the new nautilus. I just don't think the TT version has staying power, and this is coming from someone who had two TT watches before (ym2 15300)

25 July 2016, 12:35 AM	#35
Daycruiser "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Ed Location: Hong Kong Watch: BLRO 5712 Posts: 787	Congrats in advance!

25 July 2016, 06:49 AM	#39
de66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ZRH Posts: 1,209	Regarding your statement that this would be your second patek after the aquanaut: Then I recommend the 5726 (grey preferably but white "pops") but on bracelet: you get all the original nautilus design characteristics (including the porthole style case opening), a patek AC, with an ever so lovely moonphase. Disclosure: I still own my 5726 grey dial on bracelet and still love it as much as I did from the first time I laid eyes on one. If your heart speaks more to chronos then go for the steel 5980. It came in blue, grey and white dial versions. Blue is the most wanted. Grey and white are the most balanced and finished dials where the date windows are framed as well (not the case on the blue dials). I prefer the grey myself, then the white, blue takes third place in my book.

29 July 2016, 06:18 AM	#42
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,747	5711 or 5712, if you ask me.

29 July 2016, 06:36 AM	#44
gummy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,301	I did see a video of someone operating a 5980 in a pool...gotta be true it was on the internet.

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