Patek 5711: Incoming

[Rolex_Ry]

As you all know from my previous post, I've been in the market for a 5711. I've been visiting AD's and building a relationship, often hearing the waitlist is 1-2 years. I put a deposit down at a local AD, with an anticipated wait of 1 year. I later on decided that I'll just put my name down at another AD just in case (no deposit required). I later changed my mind and wanted a 5712. After some luck, a different AD told me that a 5712 (blue dial) is coming in and would have my name on it if I wanted so of course I agreed and put down a deposit. I got a call from the AD that I did not place a deposit with this week. He told me he had a 5711 (blue dial) come in and asked if I wanted it. Of course I couldn't turn it down! Long story long (joke), I often read the forums for advice about wait times for certain watches etc. and often see some people getting lucky. This time it was me! Now I have a delimma: keep both the 5711 and 5712 blue dial?! I guess this is a great problem to have! Officially joined the Patek brotherhood!

[Rolex_Ry]

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[texex91]

Fun stuff--enjoy!

[Racerdj]

Great acquisition, congratulations!

[sctp39]

Congrats!!!

I personally would not keep both.

[Mikegp]

I would just keep the 5711


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[subtona]

Congrats.
Such a beauty.

[GB-man]

I would ask the other AD if you can have your deposit back. Most will refund especially on a relatively easy to sell piece.

[ap1]

Live with both a little and flip one once you find your true love?

[kitsgq]

Keep both if you can. If not, wear both for a few months and see what gets more wrist time. Congrats!

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[thomaspp]

congrats!!

[mps354]

Congrats!

[lapince]

Well I decided to get the 5711 after I had my 5712, like my AD says the 5711 is a must have, the 5712 with it's sub dials and moon phase can show that it is worth some money, the 5711 for a non wis is just a nice bracelet watch. Anyways huge congrats, I would keep both but you will decide after some time of wearing it, some prefer the 5711 but I prefer the 5712, though very cool to have both, redundant as hell, but I don't really care one bit...

[brandrea]

Congratulations, BEAUTY

[Hairdude1]

Congrats!!

[Defiancekofb]

Wow great luck indeed! Looks fantastic! All in all, keep which model you admire the most, but food for thought, you can flip the 5711 for a pretty tidy profit, the 5712 not so much. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[mfer]

Another nice incoming.

[incontrol]

Very nice! Love the blues! Congrats


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[AK797]

I'd keep the 12 and sell the 11 for an instant couple of grand profit if that's tenable where you live.

[mdtddd2007]

Congrats!

[Allanmodel]

Congrats! Good for you~~

[jon_jon]

Congratulations! Get both if you can swing it comfortably financially.

[topcat30093]

Originally Posted by kitsgq

Keep both if you can. If not, wear both for a few months and see what gets more wrist time. Congrats!

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My thoughts also

[Psmith]

Congrats

[Urosfan]

Congrats

[Iflylo]

Congrats..when it rains it pours.

[kultschar]

The 5711 will pay for the additional cost of the 5712 won't it?

[gummy]

Congrats very nice!

[Rolex_Ry]

Thanks All! I'm thinking about letting the 5711 go since I love the moon phase on the 5712.

[Hollister]

Originally Posted by Rolex_Ry

As you all know from my previous post, I've been in the market for a 5711. I've been visiting AD's and building a relationship, often hearing the waitlist is 1-2 years. I put a deposit down at a local AD, with an anticipated wait of 1 year. I later on decided that I'll just put my name down at another AD just in case (no deposit required). I later changed my mind and wanted a 5712. After some luck, a different AD told me that a 5712 (blue dial) is coming in and would have my name on it if I wanted so of course I agreed and put down a deposit. I got a call from the AD that I did not place a deposit with this week. He told me he had a 5711 (blue dial) come in and asked if I wanted it. Of course I couldn't turn it down! Long story long (joke), I often read the forums for advice about wait times for certain watches etc. and often see some people getting lucky. This time it was me! Now I have a delimma: keep both the 5711 and 5712 blue dial?! I guess this is a great problem to have! Officially joined the Patek brotherhood!

I'd keep the 5712 and let the 5711 go. Prices on both models s/h are solid (11>12). I really don't see the point of owning both, unless maybe one was a PM piece and the other steel.