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iLLGT2 · 11 November 2012, 04:52 AM

To my TRF fam, and once Ap enablers not so long ago... Time to bring it to Patek

First and foremost, you guy's are such BAD influences

Ive tried recently the 5980, and LOVE IT! Just worried I won't wear it too much because of it's sheer prettiness and somehow I won't want to wear it casually and sporty? I know it's a sports watch, but it felt kind of delicate, not sure why!

Also, I always loved the 5712, they are getting the last one in the company for me, with the blue/slate dial on bracelet to look at. Price is much more appealing to me, love the power reserve and moon phase, dial overall.. I think 51k is A LOT for a steel chrono, thoughts? Way overpriced?

Last question, I guess i'll see for myself, the 5980 fit beautifully but I wouldn't want to go smaller... 5712 people say wears smaller? How much so?

Which would you pick and why... Reliability? I've heard conflicting reviews of both movements... Mayor's is working with me here in FLA, 2 year factory warranty and 2 year their own warranty, so nothing to worry about really. Thoughts?

Martin

vpr80 · 11 November 2012, 05:27 AM

I personally really like this model, but the price is a tough pill to swallow for a steel chrono. Although the same applies to all of PP :)

HL65 · 11 November 2012, 07:00 AM

Great choice--either color works for me!
Cheers,

PatekCollector · 11 November 2012, 08:26 AM

Hey Martin,

The 5980 looks very nice on your wrist. No way to compare the queen of Nautilus to the lower level 5712/1A which is smaller, thinner & with very busy dial.

BTW, price you've mentioned 51k is the retail $$$. You can find a new1@40k if not less.

Good luck M8.

Ps. I'd go for the very beautiful, elegant, simple & clean 5711/1A over the 5712 (just my .02c).

Yoda · 11 November 2012, 09:40 AM

Owned a 5712 twice. A blue as well as a black dial 5980 and the rose gold. The only nautilus for me is the 5980. As Khalid said $40k is an achievable number for the ss.

11 November 2012, 04:52 AM	#1
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,694	Patek Enablers, Some Help/Info Needed !! To my TRF fam, and once Ap enablers not so long ago... Time to bring it to Patek First and foremost, you guy's are such BAD influences Ive tried recently the 5980, and LOVE IT! Just worried I won't wear it too much because of it's sheer prettiness and somehow I won't want to wear it casually and sporty? I know it's a sports watch, but it felt kind of delicate, not sure why! Also, I always loved the 5712, they are getting the last one in the company for me, with the blue/slate dial on bracelet to look at. Price is much more appealing to me, love the power reserve and moon phase, dial overall.. I think 51k is A LOT for a steel chrono, thoughts? Way overpriced? Last question, I guess i'll see for myself, the 5980 fit beautifully but I wouldn't want to go smaller... 5712 people say wears smaller? How much so? Which would you pick and why... Reliability? I've heard conflicting reviews of both movements... Mayor's is working with me here in FLA, 2 year factory warranty and 2 year their own warranty, so nothing to worry about really. Thoughts? Martin

11 November 2012, 07:00 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Great choice--either color works for me! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

11 November 2012, 08:26 AM	#4
PatekCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,328	Hey Martin, The 5980 looks very nice on your wrist. No way to compare the queen of Nautilus to the lower level 5712/1A which is smaller, thinner & with very busy dial. BTW, price you've mentioned 51k is the retail $$$. You can find a new1@40k if not less. Good luck M8. Ps. I'd go for the very beautiful, elegant, simple & clean 5711/1A over the 5712 (just my .02c). __________________ Life is too short, to waste time hating anyone!. Instagram: @PatekCollector

11 November 2012, 05:27 AM	#2
vpr80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Posts: 252	I personally really like this model, but the price is a tough pill to swallow for a steel chrono. Although the same applies to all of PP :)

11 November 2012, 09:40 AM	#5
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	Owned a 5712 twice. A blue as well as a black dial 5980 and the rose gold. The only nautilus for me is the 5980. As Khalid said $40k is an achievable number for the ss.

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