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17 November 2018, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: ASK
Watch: SubC.5711.D500
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Long awaited incoming. 1st PP. Grail material.
This is my first post in the PP section. And I hope it won’t be my last!
This watch has always in my radar. But something always got in the way. But this time it ain’t gonna happen again. I did not get distracted. I traded my beloved 718 YG GMT2 for this - a SS 5711. The journey to get to here wasn’t easy. Getting my head to justify almost double the retail was also not easy. And trading a full YG watch for a SS watch + cash was also hard. But after I got on my wrist, everything else was history. Still don’t understand why PP switched from screws to pins & sleeves!    
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17 November 2018, 12:00 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Real Name: Michael
Location: Dotonbori
Watch: Mostly blue dials
Posts: 7,625
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Wow that's awesome! Enjoy this icon in the best of health!
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17 November 2018, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: usa
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Look forward, not behind! Enjoy
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17 November 2018, 01:00 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Don
Location: Moosic PA
Watch: King Midas & Subma
Posts: 1,157
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Congrats and welcome to the club... I got mine last month. I prefer the pins, not have to worry about the screws coming loose or getting stripped.
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17 November 2018, 01:40 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: Jason
Location: UK
Posts: 695
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Loving the simplicity of this watch. Looks great on you.
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17 November 2018, 01:46 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 1,624
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That’s a hard pair to beat! Congrats and enjoy!
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17 November 2018, 02:13 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Mike
Location: CT
Posts: 8,972
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You won’t regret the purchase after a few days of wearing the 5711
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17 November 2018, 02:43 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Earth
Posts: 2,406
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You did the right thing, I traded 3 very hot watches for mine.
I miss them a bit, but don't regret it one bit.
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17 November 2018, 02:51 PM
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Location: San Diego, CA
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Looking good.
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17 November 2018, 04:17 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Thomas
Location: North Carolina
Watch: The Beach
Posts: 3,409
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Stunning, enjoy and congratulations!
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17 November 2018, 04:32 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: ASK
Watch: SubC.5711.D500
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Thanks for all the kind words. This is my first day out with it. I have to say that the Nautllus’ bracelet is on another level.
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17 November 2018, 04:51 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Beach
Watch: 16660
Posts: 9,176
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Congrats!
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17 November 2018, 05:09 PM
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17 November 2018, 05:45 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Atlanta
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This Dial is actually worth the wait
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17 November 2018, 07:01 PM
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Real Name: Seth
Location: nj
Watch: Omega
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Imho you did the right thing. Good move.
And congrats on a truly magnificent watch. I recently did something similar to acquire the white. Zero regret.
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17 November 2018, 08:58 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Real Name: john
Location: ireland
Watch: Rolex ,PP
Posts: 701
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well done its an amazing piece , enjoy in the best of health
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17 November 2018, 09:01 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: England
Watch: 5990
Posts: 3,341
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Great watch, congrats
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17 November 2018, 09:33 PM
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I think I did the right thing. Don’t get me wrong, the 718 is a heck of a watch. One of my favorite YG Rolex refs. But lately it was just wasn’t getting enough wrist time. No regrets. No buyers remorse whatsoever. The white dial 5711 is a very cool piece! Super sport when dressed down IMO. |
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17 November 2018, 10:01 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
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Congratulations.
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17 November 2018, 10:20 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
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Tough times for sure but we are WIS not MIS at the end of the day and the watch has to come first over the money if finances allow.
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17 November 2018, 10:27 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Midwest
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Did you obtain it from an AD?
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17 November 2018, 10:52 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Canada
Watch: PP 5320G
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Congrats
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17 November 2018, 10:53 PM
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17 November 2018, 10:53 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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Posts: 16,832
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Great choice, congratulations!
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17 November 2018, 10:58 PM
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brilliant, congrats!
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17 November 2018, 11:22 PM
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19 November 2018, 02:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Bucuresti
Watch: Submariner
Posts: 1,724
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Congrats and an excellent pair you've got!
Lug length, the Sub Date is a little longer, isn't it? |
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19 November 2018, 02:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Real Name: Yannis
Location: Europe
Watch: maniac
Posts: 9,070
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Congrats!
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19 November 2018, 03:32 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: the Far West
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Congrats! Double is a steep premium, but I suppose it's worth it if you love the reference and have the dough.
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19 November 2018, 09:08 AM
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