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Old 22 April 2017, 07:26 AM   #91
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Wow another blast from the past thread...
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Old 28 April 2017, 06:56 AM   #92
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Also regards value and depreciation, I think more of a premium ought to be put on the fact that PPs do not depreciate by very much as this is very rare in watchmaking, and gives the owner a higher sense of the watches intrinsic worth and thus a potentially higher emotional feel for the piece. This rare and unique quality which can elevate the owner's personal satisfaction would add a point or two more in this category for me.


So true in fact I've ordered a SS 5711 today.


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Old 28 April 2017, 05:26 PM   #93
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So true in fact I've ordered a SS 5711 today.


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Congrats Ash, great choice, wearing mine right now and must say I am loving it more and more, still prefer the 5712 but the 5711 is just behind it, they really are awesome watches
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Old 28 April 2017, 05:38 PM   #94
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Thanks Lapince, it's really grown on me since I noticed a very good client of mine wearing one, when I commented on it he handed it to me and when I felt the weight and he just casually told me that it was a 5711p. That was a year ago and since then its really caught my attention.


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Old 28 April 2017, 07:36 PM   #95
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Thanks Lapince, it's really grown on me since I noticed a very good client of mine wearing one, when I commented on it he handed it to me and when I felt the weight and he just casually told me that it was a 5711p. That was a year ago and since then its really caught my attention.


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Of course the 5711p is the most incredible one, especially the non anniversary edition, but the SS is still an incredible watch and it's amazing that with the RO they both were designed in the 70's and are still selling strong, ok maybe not to your average Joe but both have huge followings from WIS and for good reason
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Old 21 June 2017, 11:06 PM   #96
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Great post! Thanks a lot
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Old 21 June 2017, 11:32 PM   #97
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This is a great thread. I am toying of buying either a 5711 or 15202. I have 6" wrists. Here is a wrist shot. Thoughts?

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Old 21 June 2017, 11:37 PM   #98
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This is a great thread. I am toying of buying either a 5711 or 15202. I have 6" wrists. Here is a wrist shot. Thoughts?

With 6 in. wrist, the 5711 will fit you better. The 15202 bracelet will flare out at the lugs.
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Old 22 June 2017, 12:25 AM   #99
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Thanks. I am fortunate to be close to both PP and AP dealers. I will try both on. For some reason, the wife does not like the Nautilus: she thinks it looks too 70's.

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Old 22 November 2017, 01:42 AM   #100
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AP - new money (Hollywood, NBA, hiphop, sportstars etc.) and fashion-forward. And then the true 15202/Genta fans.

PP - old money. Conservative as can be.
Wow, funny how drastically that has changed in only 3 years! The Nautilus has become THE go-to watch for the nouveau riche and hip-hop/athlete set.

My vote goes to the 15202. I would love to "trade up" one day from my 15300!
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Old 22 November 2017, 02:53 AM   #101
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I've owned both.

15202>5711.
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Old 22 November 2017, 05:50 AM   #102
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AP - new money (Hollywood, NBA, hiphop, sportstars etc.) and fashion-forward. And then the true 15202/Genta fans.

PP - old money. Conservative as can be.

.......that moment when you realise that you’re talking total bollocks.
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Old 22 November 2017, 06:13 AM   #103
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RO was designed as a fashion forward watch, that was it's raison d'être. It was built to be groovy, for the young wealthy elite, man of the world and so on... and the fact that it is still considered to be, at least by some, 45 years later is fairly extraordinary.
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Old 15 September 2021, 06:01 PM   #104
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Thanks for sharing. I can't argue with any of your points.
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