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13 October 2018, 07:17 PM | #1 |
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5711/1A vs 5711r
It goes without saying that the 5711 need no introduction. Along with 15202 it's one of the most iconic sports watch and "Holy Grail" to many.
But , if you had to choose and could only keep one would you keep your 5711/1A or replace it with 5711r. Now, even if you're not a fan of gold sports watches would you consider flipping steel for gold version. Of course, the steel 5711 is a more discreet edition and many might prefer it to gold for the simply because of it's original design. |
13 October 2018, 08:58 PM | #2 |
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I wouldn't have the 5711/1r as an only watch as it is too glorious to mess up, but if you have other SS then I'd def go for it.
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Genta’s 3700 looks pretty good messed up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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With that dough spent you can get a simple DateJust as beater and use the 5711 for nicer occasions.
I'd pick the 5711R |
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Umm, that first pic of the 5711/r is all wrong. I’d burn it with fire personally
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Stainless blue dial easier to dress up or down. Keep 5711a and if buying only at MSRP for either.
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I like gold... fits my lifestyle better lol
Id wear a rolex SS as a beater |
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14 October 2018, 12:46 AM | #10 |
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both are great however for a full gold nautilus my absolute favorite is the 5980/1R so for that reason alone I would not get a 5711/1R. If i didn't prefer the 5980 then absolutely however i like RG on black more than RG on brown.
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14 October 2018, 01:04 AM | #11 |
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11R.
in fact, waiting for right oppty to swap my 1A for one. |
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14 October 2018, 02:14 AM | #13 |
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For me it’s the 5711-1A and the 15202OR
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Love rose gold, but think you have to have a certain style/aura to pull off a full gold watch....I don’t have it! So steel for me
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That’s a horrible fake 11/1R
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While on sheer beauty alone I believe the 5711R edges out the 5711a by maybe 10-20%, the 1a is infinitely more wearable and the blue has the provenance. If you have a 15202 then I would go with the R and even then the 5712 is a competitor.
Also age matters - if you are over 40 the R is also more wearable. Gold also scratches more easily |
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Good eye. It belonged to George Daniels, so it is a prototype. Still, it’s probably a 3800, and not a 3700... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I prefer the 5711 1R over the 1A since they are basically just a 10-15k gap in price.
The 5711A just feels so dainty and fragile vs the satisfaction of RG heft. |
15 October 2018, 03:29 PM | #21 |
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts guys.
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5711R, hands down. Having said that, I can see the appeal of the 5711A for its discreeteness and collectability.
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16 October 2018, 08:13 AM | #23 |
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I am the proud owner of a 5711r and the proud former owner of a 5711a.
The r is truly spectacular. |
16 October 2018, 09:22 AM | #24 |
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Sell the SS one while prices are high
5711r will always be better |
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Agree with R!$. You can buy a new R for what the SS one sells for on the grey market
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It’s the only all-gold watch I’d buy
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5711-1r for me.
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Wow, nice pics in this thread!
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