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theflywrist · 2 May 2019, 08:02 PM

I would definitely do it!
Not easy to come by, and the white 5711 is actually extremely beautiful.
Also I have learned to understand that there is no guarantee you will ever be offered the blue. It is much easier to swap the white for a blue should you really be keen on that, over paying grey market prices for the blue.

Humble michael · 2 May 2019, 09:37 PM

Andrew , please buy it !

D4UK · 2 May 2019, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Andrew, I’ll try to help you make a decision:

thanks! very helpful (or perhaps unhelpful)

Out of interest when like you you have blue dials - do they get equal wrist time? or do you prefer the traditional blue?
Also which do you feel is more casual?

D4UK · 2 May 2019, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdh1980

I'd go for it one way or another, especially considering that the watch is part of your end game. The opportunity may not come around again soon

Depending on what the rest of your collection is, I'd move a few of those on to soften the financial blow. I moved on 3 Rolex to make way for my Nautilus. Why have a few good watches when you can have your ultimate one

thanks - yes selling these couple still leaves me with some pretty good ones and Im not one for keeping pieces I dont wear.

decision made!

Snow-Dweller · 2 May 2019, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D4UK

thanks! very helpful (or perhaps unhelpful)

Out of interest when like you you have blue dials - do they get equal wrist time? or do you prefer the traditional blue?
Also which do you feel is more casual?

I have intentionally said nothing about this as I wanted to give the white a fair amount of time to be able to compare. I’m now on vacation and will write something in the next few days...

To (briefly) answer your questions...yes, they are getting similar wrist time....and the white feels more casual to me.

bob101 · 2 May 2019, 10:25 PM

That ones too good to pass on.. I'd shift some Rolex and grab that for sure. Once you've got that badboy you won't miss the Rolex.

ts3 · 2 May 2019, 10:41 PM

No doubt you should pick it up!

That being said I am not 100% sure it would be a long-term keeper like the blue one is. Not fully convinced by the pics I have seen but I would certainly get it and see if it grows on me or not...

GB-man · 3 May 2019, 01:57 AM

Do not pass. Do not pass. Do not pass.

I forbid you to pass.

Bearxj86 · 3 May 2019, 02:06 AM

Disagree here (5711 blue is still the most spectacular one for me), but any modern 5711 is drop dead spectacular. I've owned all 3 and for me its 5711 blue > 5711 rose > 5711 white, but the difference between all 3 is like a 10/10 versus a 9.7/10 versus a 9.5/10 to me - they are all worth getting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragsk

The white dial 5711 is better than the blue in my opinion. Your dream combo of 5711W and 5712 is a great one. Don't let 50% of that dream pass up!!

Sounds like you can dispose of watches you don't wear. Its a no brainer.

CamSLC · 3 May 2019, 02:57 AM

I'd sell off some unworn pieces and make the move.

Uros · 3 May 2019, 03:01 AM

Its a no brainer...if you dont do it for sure you will regret it...

Buying any of the “high demand” watched at retail these days is like a receiving gift. Worst case you will be able to sell it and even make profit...

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Chiboy · 3 May 2019, 04:24 AM

Things that could go wrong if you wait:

1) AD finds others more worthy when they come up again in the future
2) AD gets booted out of PP network
3) salesman leaves and your relationship with AD takes a hit
4) 5711 gets discontinued or price increases substantially, again

A bird in the hand....

np2016 · 3 May 2019, 05:49 AM

Get the white 5711! I love mine and have never owned any other white dial watch. Pictures don't do it any justice because it's an ivory white.

Sam Philip · 3 May 2019, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D4UK

thanks - yes selling these couple still leaves me with some pretty good ones and Im not one for keeping pieces I dont wear.

decision made!

Congrats

I think it is a very good decision as your AD (unless it is the Salon) is unlikely to get another one in 2019.

SDDS · 3 May 2019, 03:29 PM

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D4UK · 27 May 2019, 07:47 AM

just to bring this thread to a conclusion... I'm about 3 weeks into ownership of this lovely 5711 piano dial
Loving it so far quite different from the rest of my collection.

330 calibre as well!

pam66 · 27 May 2019, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Sell a few watches buy the patek...

sell the panerai fast, it is a junk bond. get-the-5711. good luck!

Fat_ninja · 27 May 2019, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D4UK

just to bring this thread to a conclusion... I'm about 3 weeks into ownership of this lovely 5711 piano dial
Loving it so far quite different from the rest of my collection.

330 calibre as well!

Thank god u bought it!!! Looking good

D4UK · 27 May 2019, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pam66

sell the panerai fast, it is a junk bond. get-the-5711. good luck!

Thanks yeah the panerai went, strangely the tudor bronze stayed.. wasn’t worth selling so kept it for any other time.

Ichiran · 27 May 2019, 09:13 AM

Congrats!

Snow-Dweller · 27 May 2019, 09:22 AM

Congratulations. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine.

Tan · 27 May 2019, 12:29 PM

I would get the watch if I were in your shoes. Congrats!

JR16 · 27 May 2019, 01:27 PM

Congrats!

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Rsubnodate · 27 May 2019, 01:53 PM

Don’t miss out on the opportunity. You don’t know if the AD will offer you a other one. Buy it and do what you have to do to make it work.

goog53 · 27 May 2019, 08:18 PM

Congrats! You chose wisely. I am all about
consolidating and just having a few nice ones

tchaic · 27 May 2019, 08:27 PM

Congrats! A fair number prefer white to blue. I’m in that camp. Such a great watch.

eddsi · 27 May 2019, 10:22 PM

Congrats. Looks beautiful.

ppalasthira · 27 May 2019, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Sell a few watches buy the patek...

Yeah I don’t think you should let this opportunity pass by.

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GB-man · 27 May 2019, 10:50 PM

Well done

KBM · 28 May 2019, 05:06 AM

Happy endings are always nice.

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2 May 2019, 08:02 PM	#31
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,990	I would definitely do it! Not easy to come by, and the white 5711 is actually extremely beautiful. Also I have learned to understand that there is no guarantee you will ever be offered the blue. It is much easier to swap the white for a blue should you really be keen on that, over paying grey market prices for the blue.

2 May 2019, 09:37 PM	#32
Humble michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: James Cline Location: san antonio Watch: 5711 white , 5990, Posts: 1,218	Andrew , please buy it !

2 May 2019, 10:25 PM	#36
bob101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 558	That ones too good to pass on.. I'd shift some Rolex and grab that for sure. Once you've got that badboy you won't miss the Rolex.

2 May 2019, 10:41 PM	#37
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,224	No doubt you should pick it up! That being said I am not 100% sure it would be a long-term keeper like the blue one is. Not fully convinced by the pics I have seen but I would certainly get it and see if it grows on me or not...

3 May 2019, 02:57 AM	#40
CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	I'd sell off some unworn pieces and make the move.

3 May 2019, 03:01 AM	#41
Uros "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 391	Its a no brainer...if you dont do it for sure you will regret it... Buying any of the “high demand” watched at retail these days is like a receiving gift. Worst case you will be able to sell it and even make profit... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 May 2019, 05:49 AM	#43
np2016 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex, Patek, AP, Posts: 522	Get the white 5711! I love mine and have never owned any other white dial watch. Pictures don't do it any justice because it's an ivory white.

27 May 2019, 09:13 AM	#50
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,595	Congrats!

27 May 2019, 12:29 PM	#52
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,258	I would get the watch if I were in your shoes. Congrats!

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Rsubnodate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA Posts: 290	Don’t miss out on the opportunity. You don’t know if the AD will offer you a other one. Buy it and do what you have to do to make it work.

27 May 2019, 08:27 PM	#56
tchaic "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: Tag Heuer 2000 Posts: 490	Congrats! A fair number prefer white to blue. I’m in that camp. Such a great watch.

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