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dom007 · 18 April 2014, 06:55 PM

Hello everybody!

As you are already a owner of a 5711 (blue), what would you buy?

- a 'new' 5980 in blue, reserved, ready for collection in the coming weeks
- 5990 in black
- wait until maybe a 5990 becomes available in blue

How would you decide and why?

Thanks

mailman · 18 April 2014, 07:47 PM

5980. I just like it

Daytonaman799 · 18 April 2014, 07:59 PM

5990... I like the dual time complication.

FeelingTheBlues · 18 April 2014, 08:21 PM

Ideally I'd take a different turn myself and go for a 5712 but I digress, in between those two I'd take the 5980 as it's the one I prefer.

RussW · 18 April 2014, 09:34 PM

5980 for me. Although I have to say, the more I see the 5990 the more I like it, it is really really growing on me. I think the 5990 probably has to be seen in person to appreciate it.

Fiery · 18 April 2014, 09:48 PM

I'd get the 5980 at a bit of a discount. Since it's now a discontinued model, its price will only go up. If later on you decide you want the 5990 instead, you will most likely not lose any money on the 5980 purchase.

HL65 · 18 April 2014, 09:49 PM

5980 but r for me....I also look forward to seeing the 5990 in person though.

iazrollie · 18 April 2014, 10:31 PM

This is the same dilemma I have. I was thinking of selling the 5711 for the 5990, but don't want to part with the 5711. So, I'd need to go with a black face to differentiate from the blue 5711. Don't think the blue 5980 is enough diversity with the blue 5711.

benlee · 18 April 2014, 10:46 PM

Should go with the 5980R.

kilyung · 18 April 2014, 11:13 PM

Hmmmm....

HL65 · 18 April 2014, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

Should go with the 5980R.

Perfect combo IMHO and yes I am quite biased but for good reason!

Time Exposure · 19 April 2014, 01:16 AM

5990 in black. The movement is intriguing. While I personally prefer a date window to a dial, and a 12-hr chrono to a 60-min., I think I would get over it.

DECR · 19 April 2014, 01:28 AM

5980 black dial would be my suggestion. Good luck!

dom007 · 19 April 2014, 01:45 AM

Rose gold is a no-go for me. Sorry!

My thoughts (pros and cons) are as follows at the moment.

5980(blue):
+ most lovely dial color
+ clean and tidy upper half of the dial
+ date window
- high contrast respectively dominant chronograph register (an all blue dial like the 5980/1AR-001 would be a dream ...)

5990:
+ Dual Time Function
+ chronograph and date register with low contrast
+ Position of the Pushers on the right ear
- date register poorly readable
- Pushers on the left ear

dom007 · 19 April 2014, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Hmmmm....

Awesome

GB-man · 19 April 2014, 02:30 AM

I prefer the 5980 but there's hardly a wrong answer here.

AK797 · 19 April 2014, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Ideally I'd take a different turn myself and go for a 5712 but I digress, in between those two I'd take the 5980 as it's the one I prefer.

I agree as I would say this Nautilus should be in RG so the 5712R, which is high on my list, or the 5980R. If gold is not for you I would not buy another blue dial.

myopiccoog · 19 April 2014, 08:14 AM

I own a 5980r and 5711. Great combo

dom007 · 3 May 2014, 03:18 PM

The die is cast...

RussW · 3 May 2014, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-5711

The die is cast...

Very nice, congrats. Just curious, why did you choose the 5980 over the 5990?

travisb · 3 May 2014, 08:16 PM

I prefer the 5980.

HL65 · 3 May 2014, 09:24 PM

Very nice and great choice!

Oryx · 3 May 2014, 10:32 PM

excellent choice - you won't go wrong with that.

in pics the 5990 dial looks a bit too busy for my liking but obviously it could look much better in the flesh.

I have a 5980 and am currently awaiting delivery of my 5711 - i think they are both complimentary to any watch collection.

DECR · 4 May 2014, 12:12 AM

Excellent choice!

AK797 · 4 May 2014, 03:12 AM

Congrats so you're a real blue dial fan!

z32turbo · 4 May 2014, 09:09 AM

Great choice!!

Sam Philip · 4 May 2014, 09:36 AM

Very nice, congrats!

dom007 · 4 May 2014, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussW

Very nice, congrats. Just curious, why did you choose the 5980 over the 5990?

Thanks!

Reasons in this order:

- date window
- because its blue

- less busy dial
- case construction like my 5711
- From the Travel Time I would benefit rarely

RussW · 5 May 2014, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-5711

Thanks!

Reasons in this order:

- date window
- because its blue

- less busy dial
- case construction like my 5711
- From the Travel Time I would benefit rarely

Thanks, I didn't know if my preference for the 5980 is biased, so interesting to hear your thoughts when you could choose from both. Definitely agree on your reasons 1 and 3.

Your point re case construction I find very interesting - it has the same nautilus shape, but not the same function. I don't mind that to be honest, but should we still call it a nautilus?!

dom007 · 5 May 2014, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussW

Your point re case construction I find very interesting - it has the same nautilus shape, but not the same function. I don't mind that to be honest, but should we still call it a nautilus?!

That is a eligible question.
Does the form still follow the function?

The function has changend, against what it was tried to keep the form unchanged...

18 April 2014, 06:55 PM	#1
dom007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Paradise Watch: on the dark side Posts: 543	Add a 5980 or a 5990 to an existing 5711? Hello everybody! As you are already a owner of a 5711 (blue), what would you buy? - a 'new' 5980 in blue, reserved, ready for collection in the coming weeks - 5990 in black - wait until maybe a 5990 becomes available in blue How would you decide and why? Thanks

18 April 2014, 07:47 PM	#2
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,379	5980. I just like it __________________ JJ

18 April 2014, 08:21 PM	#4
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Ideally I'd take a different turn myself and go for a 5712 but I digress, in between those two I'd take the 5980 as it's the one I prefer. __________________ 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

18 April 2014, 09:48 PM	#6
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I'd get the 5980 at a bit of a discount. Since it's now a discontinued model, its price will only go up. If later on you decide you want the 5990 instead, you will most likely not lose any money on the 5980 purchase. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

18 April 2014, 09:49 PM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,454	5980 but r for me....I also look forward to seeing the 5990 in person though. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 April 2014, 07:59 PM	#3
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,522	5990... I like the dual time complication.

18 April 2014, 10:31 PM	#8
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	This is the same dilemma I have. I was thinking of selling the 5711 for the 5990, but don't want to part with the 5711. So, I'd need to go with a black face to differentiate from the blue 5711. Don't think the blue 5980 is enough diversity with the blue 5711. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

18 April 2014, 10:46 PM	#9
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Should go with the 5980R.

18 April 2014, 11:13 PM	#10
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Hmmmm....

19 April 2014, 01:16 AM	#12
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	5990 in black. The movement is intriguing. While I personally prefer a date window to a dial, and a 12-hr chrono to a 60-min., I think I would get over it.

19 April 2014, 01:28 AM	#13
DECR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Diego Location: Mexico Watch: PP,AL&S,AP,Rolex Posts: 825	5980 black dial would be my suggestion. Good luck!

19 April 2014, 01:45 AM	#14
dom007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Paradise Watch: on the dark side Posts: 543	Rose gold is a no-go for me. Sorry! My thoughts (pros and cons) are as follows at the moment. 5980(blue): + most lovely dial color + clean and tidy upper half of the dial + date window - high contrast respectively dominant chronograph register (an all blue dial like the 5980/1AR-001 would be a dream ...) 5990: + Dual Time Function + chronograph and date register with low contrast + Position of the Pushers on the right ear - date register poorly readable - Pushers on the left ear

19 April 2014, 02:30 AM	#16
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,900	I prefer the 5980 but there's hardly a wrong answer here.

19 April 2014, 08:14 AM	#18
myopiccoog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 948	I own a 5980r and 5711. Great combo

3 May 2014, 08:16 PM	#21
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,330	I prefer the 5980.

3 May 2014, 09:24 PM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,454	Very nice and great choice! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 May 2014, 10:32 PM	#23
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,887	excellent choice - you won't go wrong with that. in pics the 5990 dial looks a bit too busy for my liking but obviously it could look much better in the flesh. I have a 5980 and am currently awaiting delivery of my 5711 - i think they are both complimentary to any watch collection.

4 May 2014, 12:12 AM	#24
DECR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Diego Location: Mexico Watch: PP,AL&S,AP,Rolex Posts: 825	Excellent choice!

4 May 2014, 03:12 AM	#25
AK797 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	Congrats so you're a real blue dial fan!

4 May 2014, 09:09 AM	#26
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Great choice!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

4 May 2014, 09:36 AM	#27
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Very nice, congrats!

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