ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
19 February 2018, 12:36 AM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Real Name: Stu
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Posts: 182
|
5712 White Gold
I realize the 5712 in stainless steel is very difficult to find. I imagine the white gold version is easier to source. Is that a correct assumption or am I off base? With the current explosion in prices for the stainless pieces, doesn't looking at gold make a lot of sense?
|
19 February 2018, 12:40 AM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Doha
Posts: 2,065
|
Yes it makes lot of sense especially that the wg version now is cheaper after discount. The point is that the wg version is for a reason way less popular than the ss and most people prefer the ss and RG because of the dial color. The ss also is more comfy because of the deployant clasp on wg and RG is somehow unbalanced and finally the wg comes only on leather/rubber straps which is less desirable than bracelet
|
19 February 2018, 12:54 AM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: london
Watch: 5712r, XX, 1675
Posts: 188
|
I think that being the least sold today will make it the most collectible in the future.
I have the 5712r which to my eyes is the most beautiful of the 3. It has the best dial and rg makes it feel warm and special. Comfort i agree, bracelet of s/s is the best. The softer the strap becomes, the most comfy the watch becomes. I lve mine. |
19 February 2018, 01:19 AM | #4 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,132
|
Quote:
I agree. I love the look of the 5712r over the other two, the reason I bought that one. The WG is a little dull in real life. I also just love the brown dial.
__________________
Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 |
|
19 February 2018, 02:07 AM | #5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Mike G
Location: Ohio
Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP
Posts: 3,049
|
In general people prefer SS and like watches on bracelets. If they offered the RG Version on bracelet my guess is it would sell much better
__________________
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 |
19 February 2018, 03:25 AM | #6 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Beach
Watch: 16660
Posts: 9,159
|
Quote:
^^^ What he said.
__________________
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE |
|
19 February 2018, 03:27 AM | #7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: NYC
Watch: 5970
Posts: 1,980
|
|
19 February 2018, 04:00 AM | #8 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,066
|
As been said Nauts on bracelets with blue dials are golden, haha, but the 5712R is more prized than the WG, and a large used price difference between the two reflects that. The top weight of the gold on the strap is very nice.
|
19 February 2018, 08:08 AM | #9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Real Name: Stu
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Posts: 182
|
I was visiting an AD a couple of days ago, and admiring the stock on the floor. The sales rep noticed my Aquanaut, told me to wait a minute, and brought a WG 5712 out of the safe. It was a beauty! I was wondering how readily available they are.
|
19 February 2018, 08:23 AM | #10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: london
Watch: 5712r, XX, 1675
Posts: 188
|
|
19 February 2018, 08:30 AM | #11 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Beach
Watch: 16660
Posts: 9,159
|
Quote:
In general, I would have a hard time wearing a full colored gold watch, but the 5711/1r is the one that is the exception as I don’t think it’s flashy at all. I tried it on last summer (pic below), and it’s really something special. The conceptual 5712/1r likely would fall in the same “exception” category.
__________________
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE |
|
19 February 2018, 05:32 PM | #12 | |
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: My house
Watch: 519LN | 64A
Posts: 1,241
|
Quote:
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.