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Vetracer · 28 April 2018, 08:51 PM

Hi all

I recently posted a thread titled “selling my 5711” and was accused of generating a sales pitch for the watch when in reality I just wasn’t overjoyed initially with the bracelet and clasp and was looking for advice.

It’s the first time I bought a watch without being 100% convinced in the store. It’s not like they had a demo watch for me to see and try on before putting me on the list.

Thanks to everyone who advised me to allow time to warm to the watch. I’ve decided to keep the watch because I now see the reasoning behind the elegant bracelet and clasp especially with formal attire.

The watch definitely won’t be a daily wear but will come out for special occasions and formal events.

I think I have all bases covered now although I still have my eye on a Calatrava 5120 in white gold.

tyler1980 · 28 April 2018, 09:02 PM

i think that is a good choice. Love the dial and IMO white dials are hard to make look as nice as blue or black dials. This one looks awesome so for a white dial watch there is no better option. Love mine.

1William · 28 April 2018, 09:09 PM

Good move. Give it some time and see if you warm up to it. If not, flip it and move on.

Helmi · 28 April 2018, 09:18 PM

Good choice...enjoy it to the most

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Bearxj86 · 28 April 2018, 09:59 PM

The 5711 went from "this is a really nice watch, I prefer my aquanaut 5176" to "omg, this is an amazing versatile watch" to finally "aquanaut can go".

That was just my experience, it took about a year to go through the whole cycle.

Vipes · 28 April 2018, 10:58 PM

It really is a great watch, IMO. Enjoy it!

dmash · 28 April 2018, 11:02 PM

I think a picture of said watch on your wrist would be quite fitting here

tyler1980 · 28 April 2018, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vetracer

I recently posted a thread titled “selling my 5711”

that thread must have really escalated after i went to bed. I followed it for a while, then it was gone.

dmash · 28 April 2018, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

that thread must have really escalated after i went to bed. I followed it for a while, then it was gone.

I think the 5522 got mentioned

tyler1980 · 28 April 2018, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmash

I think the 5522 got mentioned

that explains it

The 5522 is the root of all things bad around here. Its wonderful and terrible at the same time.

Sam Philip · 29 April 2018, 03:10 AM

Glad you are keeping it. It is a great watch.

soundserious · 29 April 2018, 03:18 AM

Thanks for making the follow up thread. Glad this ended well.

28 April 2018, 08:51 PM	#1
Vetracer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Vetracer Location: London Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 583	Keeping my white dial 5711 after all Hi all I recently posted a thread titled “selling my 5711” and was accused of generating a sales pitch for the watch when in reality I just wasn’t overjoyed initially with the bracelet and clasp and was looking for advice. It’s the first time I bought a watch without being 100% convinced in the store. It’s not like they had a demo watch for me to see and try on before putting me on the list. Thanks to everyone who advised me to allow time to warm to the watch. I’ve decided to keep the watch because I now see the reasoning behind the elegant bracelet and clasp especially with formal attire. The watch definitely won’t be a daily wear but will come out for special occasions and formal events. I think I have all bases covered now although I still have my eye on a Calatrava 5120 in white gold.

28 April 2018, 09:02 PM	#2
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	i think that is a good choice. Love the dial and IMO white dials are hard to make look as nice as blue or black dials. This one looks awesome so for a white dial watch there is no better option. Love mine. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

29 April 2018, 03:18 AM	#12
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Thanks for making the follow up thread. Glad this ended well. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

28 April 2018, 09:09 PM	#3
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,223	Good move. Give it some time and see if you warm up to it. If not, flip it and move on.

28 April 2018, 09:18 PM	#4
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Good choice...enjoy it to the most Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

28 April 2018, 09:59 PM	#5
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,807	The 5711 went from "this is a really nice watch, I prefer my aquanaut 5176" to "omg, this is an amazing versatile watch" to finally "aquanaut can go". That was just my experience, it took about a year to go through the whole cycle.

28 April 2018, 10:58 PM	#6
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,853	It really is a great watch, IMO. Enjoy it!

28 April 2018, 11:02 PM	#7
dmash "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 5,912	I think a picture of said watch on your wrist would be quite fitting here

29 April 2018, 03:10 AM	#11
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Glad you are keeping it. It is a great watch.

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