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You are brave man.

I have same problem with my 5980, 5712ss, and 5712r. Now my watch winder is just a show box.

IMO, i will go for 5960. It will make me happier in long run.

Have to say we have very similar likings. My collection is 5712a, 5712R, and 5980a. They all are lovely. Only problem is it SCRATCES very easily.

Thank you all. For me now is 80% to keep, and 20% the exchange. :o For myself, I also love the R much more; but somehow I heard from somewhere (sometimes ago) that G is worth keeping than R. For which, I dont quite agree. ???

Thank you for above comments. Would love to hear more opinion.

I have a 5712R and my friend is offering to exchange his 5712G for mine. Which one do you think looks nicer and will be good to keep in long run ? Thanks for all opinion.

Just wondering if I keep the Chrono on 5980 running all the time as someone suggeted to use it for 2nd time zone, will it be harmful to the watch ? and does it mean I should wait until midnight to do it ? Can anyone explain me how ? Thanks.

. I have had the same question. IMHO, 5712R is dressy watch. Looks great if you wear it out to night time social events (party). 5980 is very sporty watch and will not be appropriate to wear in a more formal occasion. I first had a 5712ss, then got another 5712R because I just couldn't resist the lo