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masochistsr · 23 April 2024, 09:27 PM

Considering trading in my 5711A for a 5980A straight up. Thoughts?

rmlovett1 · 23 April 2024, 10:09 PM

I would if I ….
Needed the chrono complication
Wanted a slightly bigger/thicker watch
Would enjoy looking at the 5980 more on my wrist

I personally like the beefier nautilus and a busier dial, however ….the simplicity and iconicness (not sure if that’s a word but I’ll use it) of the 5711 is also tough to beat.

DK7 · 24 April 2024, 06:37 PM

no, i would try to add a 5990r.

brandrea · 24 April 2024, 07:22 PM

I would not. If it were a 5712 I would though

cascavel · 24 April 2024, 08:33 PM

Absolutely, yes, assuming they're in similar condition with similar paraphernalia.

ts3 · 24 April 2024, 09:04 PM

I would not. Not a big fan of pushers on the Nautilus case and I'd miss 5711. The sports chrono to add (not trade into) is 5968 IMO.

Eyas · 24 April 2024, 09:20 PM

I wouldn't as I like the slimness and simple dial of my 5711/1A. I am however considering trading my 5711/1R for a 5990/1R if the AD ever gets me one as that way I get a steel piece and a full rose complication piece without having to add any more cash!

Of course if you love the 5980 and are meh about the 5711 then of course go for it :-)

kaiserphoenix · Yesterday, 06:28 AM

I probably wouldnt and this sounds ridiculous but i miss having a running seconds hand. Yes i know the 5980 has the vertical clutch but then ur essentially just running the chronograph all the time.

masochistsr · Yesterday, 10:41 AM

Does running the chrono all the time damage the watch?

7sins · Yesterday, 02:57 PM

What color dial are you considering? I owned a 5980 for a bit in blue, the monocounter chrono being in white really bothered me and resembled a CD. The white dial or the two tone and all RG solve this issue. Otherwise I preferred the weight of the 5980 to the 5711, felt sportier.

subtona · Yesterday, 03:41 PM

My preference is for the thinner watch.

John Doyle · Yesterday, 04:45 PM

I would keep the 5711. Such a nice watch overall.

masochistsr · Yesterday, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7sins

What color dial are you considering? I owned a 5980 for a bit in blue, the monocounter chrono being in white really bothered me and resembled a CD. The white dial or the two tone and all RG solve this issue. Otherwise I preferred the weight of the 5980 to the 5711, felt sportier.

I have the blue 5711 and am looking at a white 5980.

ts3 · Yesterday, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masochistsr

Does running the chrono all the time damage the watch?

Common wisdom says no because of the vertical clutch. But I might be irritated by the subdial changing if I ran the chrono for a seconds hand.

cascavel · Yesterday, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ts3

I would not. Not a big fan of pushers on the Nautilus case and I'd miss 5711. The sports chrono to add (not trade into) is 5968 IMO.

This is true. It took a decade but, here, Patek stumbled onto the perfect sport chronograph.

Pw92676 · Yesterday, 08:41 PM

I would not.

AK797 · Yesterday, 08:52 PM

If you find the 11 a bit plain then the 80 is a great choice, esp if you want that same blue, altho the 90 maybe even more so.

Rolexavidfan · Yesterday, 10:38 PM

No way.

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23 April 2024, 09:27 PM	#1
masochistsr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: New York Posts: 23	Trade 5711A for 5980A Considering trading in my 5711A for a 5980A straight up. Thoughts?

Yesterday, 06:28 AM	#8
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,604	I probably wouldnt and this sounds ridiculous but i miss having a running seconds hand. Yes i know the 5980 has the vertical clutch but then ur essentially just running the chronograph all the time. __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 191.039, Patek 5167A-001, Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everrose, (Wh) Rolex Daytona 116500, (Blue) Rolex Skydweller 326934, Rolex Submariner 126610LV IG: tokyo_watch_guy

Yesterday, 02:57 PM	#10
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,343	What color dial are you considering? I owned a 5980 for a bit in blue, the monocounter chrono being in white really bothered me and resembled a CD. The white dial or the two tone and all RG solve this issue. Otherwise I preferred the weight of the 5980 to the 5711, felt sportier. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

Yesterday, 03:41 PM	#11
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,997	My preference is for the thinner watch. __________________

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Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,569	No way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Go for the timepiece you love. You will save more. ...

23 April 2024, 10:09 PM	#2
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,511	I would if I …. Needed the chrono complication Wanted a slightly bigger/thicker watch Would enjoy looking at the 5980 more on my wrist I personally like the beefier nautilus and a busier dial, however ….the simplicity and iconicness (not sure if that’s a word but I’ll use it) of the 5711 is also tough to beat.

24 April 2024, 06:37 PM	#3
DK7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Europe Posts: 320	no, i would try to add a 5990r.

24 April 2024, 07:22 PM	#4
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,713	I would not. If it were a 5712 I would though

24 April 2024, 08:33 PM	#5
cascavel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 1,857	Absolutely, yes, assuming they're in similar condition with similar paraphernalia.

24 April 2024, 09:04 PM	#6
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,239	I would not. Not a big fan of pushers on the Nautilus case and I'd miss 5711. The sports chrono to add (not trade into) is 5968 IMO.

24 April 2024, 09:20 PM	#7
Eyas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: UK Posts: 21	I wouldn't as I like the slimness and simple dial of my 5711/1A. I am however considering trading my 5711/1R for a 5990/1R if the AD ever gets me one as that way I get a steel piece and a full rose complication piece without having to add any more cash! Of course if you love the 5980 and are meh about the 5711 then of course go for it :-)

Yesterday, 10:41 AM	#9
masochistsr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: New York Posts: 23	Does running the chrono all the time damage the watch?

Yesterday, 04:45 PM	#12
John Doyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: US Posts: 576	I would keep the 5711. Such a nice watch overall.

Yesterday, 08:41 PM	#16
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,134	I would not.

Yesterday, 08:52 PM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,241	If you find the 11 a bit plain then the 80 is a great choice, esp if you want that same blue, altho the 90 maybe even more so.

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