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Old 10 July 2014, 12:40 AM   #121
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Just a couple of comments about the 5712/1A. I bought it from a well known trusted Seller before I ever handled one in person so basically had to go off the wrist shots and specs. First impression was that it is on the smallish side - I was wearing my AP 44MM ROO at the time so the difference was quite dramatic. In fact, the watch is much lower in profile overall.

Once I got the bracelet resized and put on wrist properly, within a few minutes it hit me. This watch wears "small" but it isn't. If you look at my wrist shot, the watch looks decently sized and I have a 7.5" wrist where I can pull off 47MM watches all day long.

I think it is because of the wide (26MM?) bracelet (relative to the watch head) and the overall thin profile of the watch itself that makes the watch so comfortable on the wrist. While it has a decent presence, it can easily slip under a shirt cuff. (Still amazed that PP can put in that many complications in such a small package.)

The dial is just fantastic to look at. The ever-changing dial from blackish green to blue is just so cool. And even with 4 different complications, the dial does not look cluttered and actually all of the features are very easy to read. I believe that PP made the dial asymmetric so that each complication can be easily seen at a quick glance.

I get it! This is a special watch.
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Old 10 July 2014, 02:33 AM   #122
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Old 10 July 2014, 02:34 AM   #123
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Another a-ha moment! I suspect that PP made the blue dial to resemble the sea!
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Old 10 July 2014, 03:19 AM   #124
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Another a-ha moment! I suspect that PP made the blue dial to resemble the sea!

They should make a dial to resemble your shorts!
Sorry, couldn't resist...:)
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Old 10 July 2014, 03:36 AM   #125
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Another a-ha moment! I suspect that PP made the blue dial to resemble the sea!
Congrats, looks great on you!
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Old 10 July 2014, 04:34 AM   #126
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I am just a beach bum and those our my summer shorts!

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Sorry, couldn't resist...:)
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Old 10 July 2014, 04:36 AM   #127
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Old 10 July 2014, 05:31 AM   #128
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Old 10 July 2014, 06:16 AM   #129
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Old 10 July 2014, 08:35 AM   #130
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Old 10 July 2014, 08:59 AM   #131
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Little bit of lume after a few seconds in the blazing California sun.
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Old 11 July 2014, 01:58 AM   #132
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Old 11 July 2014, 08:37 PM   #133
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Old 12 July 2014, 03:42 AM   #134
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Old 12 July 2014, 06:50 AM   #135
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Nice pic

Where did you find a copy of that advertisement been looking around for a little while now
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Old 12 July 2014, 06:54 AM   #136
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Old 12 July 2014, 04:55 PM   #137
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Where did you find a copy of that advertisement been looking around for a little while now

Years and years before when i even haven t considered a PP got a magazine and the anniversary booklet from a friend since he known i was always a fan of Nautilus .
It was good to complete the set finally ;-)
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Years and years before when i even haven t considered a PP got a magazine and the anniversary booklet from a friend since he known i was always a fan of Nautilus .
It was good to complete the set finally ;-)

so is it the 30 year nautilus mag or the PP mag that has all the 5712 info? :)

Thanks by the way I am going to get one off ebay
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Old 12 July 2014, 05:00 PM   #139
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Both featuring the same ad ,i ve used the mag for my photo
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Old 12 July 2014, 09:25 PM   #141
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Full moon 13:25 CET
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Old 12 July 2014, 10:40 PM   #142
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I love 5712 ref ! Sometimes I have the feeling that I want a own all versions of it !!
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Old 13 July 2014, 03:27 PM   #148
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Old 14 July 2014, 04:30 AM   #149
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