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chinoyan · 6 January 2016, 12:46 PM

Hello guys I'm getting ready to get a new piece, I'm between the Patek 5980 in SS with blue dial or the Sky Dweller in white gold with bracelet and black dial. Please let me know what your thoughts are on both watches. The 5980 is pre-owned in perfect condition and the Sky-Dweller is brand new. The price of both watches are very close to each other. I just want to get some opinion from TRF before I make my decision. Thank you guys!!!

incontrol · 6 January 2016, 01:10 PM

For me, even though we are talking SS vs PM, 5980.

martinr · 6 January 2016, 01:14 PM

5980

subtona · 6 January 2016, 02:47 PM

5980 is so cool.

GB-man · 6 January 2016, 02:58 PM

What else is in the rotation? I would rather have the skydweller because I have two patek, but if you are looking for your first Patek...then 5980 for me

chinoyan · 6 January 2016, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

What else is in the rotation? I would rather have the skydweller because I have two patek, but if you are looking for your first Patek...then 5980 for me

Thanks for all your replies so far! I really appreciate it!

Here is what I currently own:
Rolex Day Date 18239 (1995)
Rolex Submariner 16610 (2006)
Rolex DateJust II 116334 (Fluted Bezel/BlueStick Dial)
Rolex Daytona 116520 (White Dial)
Rolex Yachtmaster 116622 (Blue Dial)
Rolex Yachtmaster II 116681 (TT)
Rolex GMT Master II 116710 (BLNR)
Panerai Luminor 10 Days GMT (PAM270)

kilyung · 6 January 2016, 04:56 PM

Good compromise is the RG 5980.

archer75 · 6 January 2016, 05:17 PM

5980 w/o any hesitation

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el1125 · 6 January 2016, 05:53 PM

5980. Prob the best sports watch on the market. EVEN in SS vs gold comparison

RussW · 6 January 2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by el1125

5980. Prob the best sports watch on the market. EVEN in SS vs gold comparison

+1. Also you have a lot of Rolex, some variety would be nice.

kuota_kalibur · 6 January 2016, 06:43 PM

5980!

Racerdj · 6 January 2016, 10:09 PM

With your question, you might have similar tastes in watches that I do. Go for the 5980 and then add the Sky-Dweller. Both work great in any rotation. They are so different and in a good way.

Copasetic · 6 January 2016, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinoyan

Thanks for all your replies so far! I really appreciate it!

Here is what I currently own:
Rolex Day Date 18239 (1995)
Rolex Submariner 16610 (2006)
Rolex DateJust II 116334 (Fluted Bezel/BlueStick Dial)
Rolex Daytona 116520 (White Dial)
Rolex Yachtmaster 116622 (Blue Dial)
Rolex Yachtmaster II 116681 (TT)
Rolex GMT Master II 116710 (BLNR)
Panerai Luminor 10 Days GMT (PAM270)

Your collection is screaming for a Patek!

AK797 · 6 January 2016, 11:55 PM

PP and sell a few SS for a SkyD.

justdate · 7 January 2016, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinoyan

Thanks for all your replies so far! I really appreciate it!

Here is what I currently own:
Rolex Day Date 18239 (1995)
Rolex Submariner 16610 (2006)
Rolex DateJust II 116334 (Fluted Bezel/BlueStick Dial)
Rolex Daytona 116520 (White Dial)
Rolex Yachtmaster 116622 (Blue Dial)
Rolex Yachtmaster II 116681 (TT)
Rolex GMT Master II 116710 (BLNR)
Panerai Luminor 10 Days GMT (PAM270)

If you are really into Rolex, then maybe the Sky Dweller is a must have for you, as their flagship model is surely essential to your collection?

I personally am more of a 'watch' fan than a fan of any one specific brand, and I like having variety - both in terms of brands and in terms of styles. So for me the Patek offers a very different experience, which I appreciate and would get more out of than adding the Sky Dweller. But it looks like you are a big Rolex fan, so the question is... is the Sky Dweller a must have for your collection?

Matt C · 7 January 2016, 01:01 AM

Normally I would go Sky Dweller here, but echoing others the PP would add variety in your collection. That being said it's an incredibly hard task to choose between two grail status high end pieces. Good luck!

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jon_jon · 7 January 2016, 01:59 AM

I would say both are great choices. Although you are posting this in the Patek forum and expect to get mostly Patek 5980/1A recommendations, IMO I think your predominantly Rolex collection is screaming for a Sky Dweller. I would suggest getting a Sky Dweller first and adding the 5980/1A later. I say this because for many people, adding a SS chronograph for $40K USD is not an easy decision unless you have come to appreciate the brand over the years. Paying that much for a precious metal dual time annual calendar is an easier decision for a Rolex collector.

thomaspp · 7 January 2016, 02:01 AM

5980. I was tempted more than once by the Sky-D, but I do not find it to be an attractive annual calendar.

chinoyan · 7 January 2016, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

PP and sell a few SS for a SkyD.

I think that this is a really good suggestion.

ash20 · 7 January 2016, 02:28 AM

Definitely the 5980. You're going to love it!

chinoyan · 7 January 2016, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justdate

If you are really into Rolex, then maybe the Sky Dweller is a must have for you, as their flagship model is surely essential to your collection?

I personally am more of a 'watch' fan than a fan of any one specific brand, and I like having variety - both in terms of brands and in terms of styles. So for me the Patek offers a very different experience, which I appreciate and would get more out of than adding the Sky Dweller. But it looks like you are a big Rolex fan, so the question is... is the Sky Dweller a must have for your collection?

I do like Rolex but the Sky Dweller is not a must have for me right now. I'm kind of leaning more toward the Patek because I want to start having some variety in my current collection outside of Rolex. I will probably end up doing what another member suggested. I'll get the 5980 now and I'll sell a few of my SS Rolex to get the Sky Dweller.

Passionata · 7 January 2016, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

5980 is so cool.

Exactly
Except the 5712 is cooler 👍🏻

texex91 · 7 January 2016, 03:36 AM

5980 not a question.

justdate · 7 January 2016, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinoyan

I do like Rolex but the Sky Dweller is not a must have for me right now. I'm kind of leaning more toward the Patek because I want to start having some variety in my current collection outside of Rolex. I will probably end up doing what another member suggested. I'll get the 5980 now and I'll sell a few of my SS Rolex to get the Sky Dweller.

That's exactly what I'd do too, good choice

mps354 · 7 January 2016, 08:43 AM

5980 for me...nearly flipped my 5711 for one a few weeks back

Copasetic · 7 January 2016, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinoyan

I do like Rolex but the Sky Dweller is not a must have for me right now. I'm kind of leaning more toward the Patek because I want to start having some variety in my current collection outside of Rolex. I will probably end up doing what another member suggested. I'll get the 5980 now and I'll sell a few of my SS Rolex to get the Sky Dweller.

That's a great strategy.

Jetkopite · 7 January 2016, 05:07 PM

^^^^^^^^^

Thats exactly what I would do...

Hairdude1 · 8 January 2016, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinoyan

I do like Rolex but the Sky Dweller is not a must have for me right now. I'm kind of leaning more toward the Patek because I want to start having some variety in my current collection outside of Rolex. I will probably end up doing what another member suggested. I'll get the 5980 now and I'll sell a few of my SS Rolex to get the Sky Dweller.

6 January 2016, 12:46 PM	#1
chinoyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 24	Your thoughts..... Hello guys I'm getting ready to get a new piece, I'm between the Patek 5980 in SS with blue dial or the Sky Dweller in white gold with bracelet and black dial. Please let me know what your thoughts are on both watches. The 5980 is pre-owned in perfect condition and the Sky-Dweller is brand new. The price of both watches are very close to each other. I just want to get some opinion from TRF before I make my decision. Thank you guys!!!

6 January 2016, 01:10 PM	#2
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	For me, even though we are talking SS vs PM, 5980. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

6 January 2016, 02:47 PM	#4
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,035	5980 is so cool. __________________

6 January 2016, 06:43 PM	#11
kuota_kalibur "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Asia Posts: 219	Patek all day everyday 5980!

6 January 2016, 10:09 PM	#12
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	With your question, you might have similar tastes in watches that I do. Go for the 5980 and then add the Sky-Dweller. Both work great in any rotation. They are so different and in a good way. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

6 January 2016, 01:14 PM	#3
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	5980

6 January 2016, 02:58 PM	#5
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,905	What else is in the rotation? I would rather have the skydweller because I have two patek, but if you are looking for your first Patek...then 5980 for me

6 January 2016, 04:56 PM	#7
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Good compromise is the RG 5980.

6 January 2016, 05:17 PM	#8
archer75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Istanbul Watch: PP-AP- FPJ Posts: 403	5980 w/o any hesitation Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

6 January 2016, 05:53 PM	#9
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	5980. Prob the best sports watch on the market. EVEN in SS vs gold comparison

6 January 2016, 11:55 PM	#14
AK797 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	PP and sell a few SS for a SkyD.

7 January 2016, 01:01 AM	#16
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	Normally I would go Sky Dweller here, but echoing others the PP would add variety in your collection. That being said it's an incredibly hard task to choose between two grail status high end pieces. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116660 Ball EM2 Diver Casio G-Shock

7 January 2016, 01:59 AM	#17
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,343	I would say both are great choices. Although you are posting this in the Patek forum and expect to get mostly Patek 5980/1A recommendations, IMO I think your predominantly Rolex collection is screaming for a Sky Dweller. I would suggest getting a Sky Dweller first and adding the 5980/1A later. I say this because for many people, adding a SS chronograph for $40K USD is not an easy decision unless you have come to appreciate the brand over the years. Paying that much for a precious metal dual time annual calendar is an easier decision for a Rolex collector.

7 January 2016, 02:01 AM	#18
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	5980. I was tempted more than once by the Sky-D, but I do not find it to be an attractive annual calendar. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

7 January 2016, 02:28 AM	#20
ash20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Abram Location: NorCal Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 513	Definitely the 5980. You're going to love it!

7 January 2016, 03:36 AM	#23
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	5980 not a question.

7 January 2016, 08:43 AM	#25
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,977	5980 for me...nearly flipped my 5711 for one a few weeks back

7 January 2016, 05:07 PM	#27
Jetkopite "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Andy Location: Dubai Watch: 5131R,6263,5712T Posts: 1,559	^^^^^^^^^ Thats exactly what I would do...

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