Thanks for the insight!

Dec 15, 2011,06:48 AM
 


Thank you very much, Ivanclai, for the kind info.

This is too bad, since I do like the dial of 5712 with its slimness, while 5980 seems a bit too thick for me. So I guess I will stick with my good old 5711A for its good water resistance level, and durability.

Thanks again!

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PATEK 5712/1A Watch for everyday wear!

 
 By: Horology75 : December 12th, 2011-04:35
Dear fellow purists, Iam happy to share the images of my 5712 which i acquired in 2008 and was not wearing it very often due to my indulgence in other large / oversized watches like the AP offshores and the Richard Mille....Its back on my wrist and iam lo...  

Welcome back the Nautilus..

 
 By: Mineral : December 12th, 2011-07:26
Looks perfect on you and she deserves more wrist time

All the ROOs and RMs can never fit as well under the cuffs

 
 By: Hororgasm : December 12th, 2011-11:19
And bring a sense of elegance that the nautilus do. The RMs and ROOs has their appeals, and sense of occasions, I am a big Oak fan myself, but with the Nautilus, you can always have sporty or dress elegance. Best, Horo

Yes it does, 5711 is on me almost daily for more than 3yrs

 
 By: time _ zone : December 12th, 2011-21:26
very comfy and very reliable.

so versatile

 
 By: ivanclai : December 13th, 2011-23:06
, if only it could go into the shower or the pool, it would be perfect. You have to switch to 5711 for that but you lose out on the more interesting face.

Is 5712A not advisable to be used for swimming?

 
 By: SJJM : December 14th, 2011-03:59
I myself is looking into 5712A for everyday use also. Is it really true that 5712A is not recommended for swimming, or showering with it due to its water resistance level of 60m? Thanks in advance for your kind advise/suggestions.

definitely not for swimming

 
 By: ivanclai : December 14th, 2011-20:23
some people even recommend not into the showers. splashing from the sink is OK but not dipping it in water. Anything with water resistance less than 100M is not for swimming. So, need to watch out. If you want real water resistance, 5711 or 5980 is your c... 

Thanks for the insight!

 
 By: SJJM : December 15th, 2011-06:48
Thank you very much, Ivanclai, for the kind info. This is too bad, since I do like the dial of 5712 with its slimness, while 5980 seems a bit too thick for me. So I guess I will stick with my good old 5711A for its good water resistance level, and durabil...