Confused PP 5712/1A-001 or 5711/1A-001

[Soly20]

I've asked DavidSW for a 5711/1A-001 a couple of weeks ago and as you all , its very hard to come by, especially if you are looking for a bit of a discount. Today on my 3 day layover in London, I passed by Boodles in Knightsbridge and saw/tried this on:

[Royalex]

Very nice, take it if you get a good deal.

[perpetualman88]

I love having the extra complcation of the 5712 :)

So much more to look at and always fun watching the moon phase change

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by perpetualman88

I love having the extra complcation of the 5712 :)

So much more to look at and always fun watching the moon phase change

I must agree with you my friend, the 5712 is my all-time favorite Nautilus, I would definitely choose it over a 5711!

[perpetualman88]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I must agree with you my friend, the 5712 is my all-time favorite Nautilus, I would definitely choose it over a 5711!

me too buddy

the 5711 is a fantastic watch but like I said there is something special about a moonphase

[David S]

Sorry to sound ignorant but is that a sweeping seconds hand in the sub-dial?

[perpetualman88]

Originally Posted by David S

Sorry to sound ignorant but is that a sweeping seconds hand in the sub-dial?

Hey David glad to see you here on the forums buddy hope the daytona is still looking good.

Yes it is a sweeping sub dial seconds hand

[kilyung]

There's much to love about the 5712 but I quickly realized a few things that bugged me. I didn't like the asymmetrical dial design. I prefer a date window vs indicator. And a power indicator with less than 72 hrs seemed superfluous. So I much prefer the 5711. Now the 5726 pretty much resolves my gripes and is an exceptional looking piece.

[mdtddd2007]

5711!

[Devine watch]

Tough call.. But I think I would go for the 5711..love that dial color and the simplified look really accentuates that brilliant dial!!

[David S]

Originally Posted by perpetualman88

Hey David glad to see you here on the forums buddy hope the daytona is still looking good.

Yes it is a sweeping sub dial seconds hand

The Daytona is still looking good. Thanks. David.
I was eyeing the Patek 5712. Nice looking watch.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Soly20

..... I passed by Boodles in Knightsbridge and saw/tried this on:

Now what did you go and do that for

Tough decision, good luck

[blcblc]

I prefer 5711

[Mdsmith35]

The 5712 . I have one myself. Love it.

[Bigbadbns]

I wish there was an option for 5726a

[Oryx]

Originally Posted by kilyung

There's much to love about the 5712 but I quickly realized a few things that bugged me. I didn't like the asymmetrical dial design. I prefer a date window vs indicator. And a power indicator with less than 72 hrs seemed superfluous. So I much prefer the 5711. Now the 5726 pretty much resolves my gripes and is an exceptional looking piece.

I agree with Mike - I started off looking at the 5712 and then extended my search to the 5726 before finally pitching for the 5980.

Have a look at the full range - to me the best are the 5711 and 5980.

[topcat30093]

I am not a huge fan of the 5712, as personally I find the dial a bit out of balance.

So I went with your 5711 option :)

[Soly20]

I think I kind of agree with Mike, Tony and Oryx. The 5712 dial looks unbalanced and I think this will most probably get me frustrated with the watch somehow.

I will go with the 5711.

[Oryx]

Originally Posted by Soly20

I think I kind of agree with Mike, Tony and Oryx. The 5712 dial looks unbalanced and I think this will most probably get me frustrated with the watch somehow.

I will go with the 5711.

Are you sure you dont want to go for the 5980

[Soly20]

Originally Posted by Oryx

Are you sure you dont want to go for the 5980

No, I don't really like the look of the chrono complication on the nautilus. I think the simple face of the 5711 sings to me the most.

Now, I keep waiting for DavidSW to get back to me.

[nick c]

Great choice

[FrankNYC]

5711, without question. It's a classic, uncluttered look

[Time Exposure]

The more I look at pics of the 5712, the more I like the 5711. Although I still dream of the 5980.

[Watcheroo]

Originally Posted by Soly20

I think I kind of agree with Mike, Tony and Oryx. The 5712 dial looks unbalanced and I think this will most probably get me frustrated with the watch somehow.

I will go with the 5711.

Good call.

[Demonoid]

If you are going t buy a PP, do so but with a complication. This is what made them famous in the first place. If not, wouldn't a 15400 or 15300 be a better choice?

[subtona]

5711... Less is more + easy resale.

Really the only choice.

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by subtona

5711... Less is more + easy resale.

Really the only choice.

You have a point. What about the 5726?

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[Mauiguy]

I had the 5711 and really liked it, but sold it when I saw the 5712. For me there was no comparo when I considered having a Nautilus with an almost identically thin footprint as the 5711 along with the neat complications that Patek executes so well. The 240 movement is also a beautiful work of art that I had to have.

BTW, I find the 5712 nicely balanced. People who think it's unbalanced are just "seeing" it from the wrong angle. Asymmetric yes, but not as terribly unbalanced as people make it out to be. Pretend 7 o'clock is 6 o'clock and you'll see what I mean.



Same image, but rotated left a bit so power reserve and seconds subdial hands axis are horizontal...



With either choice you can't go wrong. It all boils down to cost and personal taste.

Cheers!

[kilyung]

So clean and simple...

[FremStar]

Originally Posted by Mauiguy

I had the 5711 and really liked it, but sold it when I saw the 5712. For me there was no comparo when I considered having a Nautilus with an almost identically thin footprint as the 5711 along with the neat complications that Patek executes so well. The 240 movement is also a beautiful work of art that I had to have.

BTW, I find the 5712 nicely balanced. People who think it's unbalanced are just "seeing" it from the wrong angle. Asymmetric yes, but not as terribly unbalanced as people make it out to be. Pretend 7 o'clock is 6 o'clock and you'll see what I mean.



Same image, but rotated left a bit so power reserve and seconds subdial hands axis are horizontal...



With either choice you can't go wrong. It all boils down to cost and personal taste.

Cheers!

x2!!!

5711 for you... 5712 1A for me yesterday, tomorrow and the future! ;-)