patek 5712r or 5980/1r

[sean8696]

Please let me know your views on would it be mistake trading in a recently purchased 5712r for a 5980/1r.
This would mean letting go of two others pieces, is the really worth the cost of three to end up with one.

218206 traded for 5712r
116505
116680

[texex91]

Why do you want to trade?

But yes a 5980 on bracelet is sweet!

[sean8696]

dont get me wrong on the leather strap the watch is beautiful but the bracelet is another story

[sean8696]

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[red1108nyc]

Mike - Hurry. Where are you?

[kilyung]

"Mistake" is a relative term. If losing any money isn't an issue then I like the 1r better.

[travisb]

I like the 5980 better than the others and it's a trade I would do if I wanted it bad enough.
Question is, will you be ok parting with what you would have to give up?
Do they see much wear or do they spend a lot of time in the box?

[2muchtimeonmyhands]

If you are not particularly attached to the others, and the opportunity to purchase a 5980/1r doesn't come around that often, then I would make the trade.

[JorgeCCW]

Is difficult to make decisions when emotion/excitement is involved with a time frame. How long have you had the 5712R?
I went through honeymoon phase with it, then I thought of trading it and now I can't get it off my wrist. You could buy the 5980/1r and potentially go in a similar path. At the end of that path you will conclude one of two things: a) It was so worth it or B) it wasn't worth it.
I think is a hard decision, I would add that selling wise, it's easier + loose less money when selling the 5712R than the 5980/1r. But it won't matter if you conclude A).

Good luck,

[HL65]

Do it! Why not you only live once!

[Time Exposure]

I would make that trade if I were in that position. Never mind what was lost in gaining the 5712, it is history and we all have it.

[AK797]

Tough one, I am a huge fan of all gold Rolexes but maybe the full gold Nautilus is just too much for me, maybe, but if not for you then I would go for it.

[kb24]

do u really prefer the 5980 over the 5712? its a choice u have to decide because both pieces are amazing..

if u feel ur inclined towards the 5980/1r then 2nd step would be to think, r u okay selling 3 for 1.. if your answer is 5980/1r over 5712r then i wouldnt think twice about selling the other 2 watches.. go for it

[GB-man]

Go right ahead we support you

[sean8696]

in order to get the 5980r the other two would need to go,
5980 is an amazing watch that will be worn, a great brand and i cant think of a better full rose but the trade leaves only few in the collection. what about resale value and time scale on such a experience piece?
is there any signs of increases in the pipe lines or being discontinued, this may sway me.

[scrappy]

My concern with the 5980/1r, or any gold Nautilus would be bezel scratches since it's softer than steel. Strangely, it's rare that I see any photos of gold Nautilus's here with hairlines. Do people have felt sewn to the inside of their shirt cuffs? lol

[sean8696]

light surface scratches shouldn't be nothing to worry about. would be such a shame to keep it locked for that reason.

[sean8696]

so the decision has been made 5980r it is. Thanks to everyone for replying

[HL65]

Originally Posted by sean8696

so the decision has been made 5980r it is. Thanks to everyone for replying

Congrats in advance and well done!

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by sean8696

so the decision has been made 5980r it is. Thanks to everyone for replying

Congrats !! But I think you meant 5980/1R, right?


Sent from the 3 Watches Philosophy Company headquarters

[el1125]

Do it

[sean8696]

Yep that's the one

[kilyung]

[FlyinM3]

Now you'r enabling me...