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5711/1a-010 or the 5990
At last, i am offered by a tarder both watches. Regardless of the craziness of the price, i am interested in getting your opinion as experts and collectors. I currently own the 5712g, 5524g, 5205R and 5230G. I would like a SS nautius. And while the 5711 is simple and charming, the 5990 looks more complicated but also more interesting for me.
What is your advice in terms of both owning and enjoying the watch as well as retaining future value?
Thanks in advance.
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5711/1a-010 or the 5990
At last, i am offered by a tarder both watches. Regardless of the craziness of the price, i am interested in getting your opinion as experts and collectors. I currently own the 5712g, 5524g, 5205R and 5230G. I would like a SS nautius. And while the 5711 i...
Since you have the 5712g
The 5711 makes more sense to me. If you didnt have the 5712G, my vote would be the 5990
Sorry to be frank, but I'm glad the bottle of wine helped the other day, since it appears you still haven't pulled the trigger on the 5990 at 2 x retail...
If now your concern on "retaining future value" refers to the insane market price they'll charge you for either Nautilus, then I'd really consider investing in a small wine cellar my friend.... A lot of fun, and it will literally save you tens of thousand...
Tough one.
5990 for me. It has a different 'feeling' compared to your 5712. 5711 has a blue dial though? Good luck in the decision process. Both winners ;-) Best, H
from your post you seem to be leaning on the 5990
I would go what your heart desires I own the 5711, i like it better than the 5990 but I wear my 5960 more often.
Either one will do ...
I have both and each has its own appeal. 5711 for everyday wear and 5990 is my travel watch. Until my Chron button broke just recently, my 5990 is out of commission.
5990 for my pick
5711 is v nice but 5990 is my pick. Good luck with your decision. Either one is great! ...
5990 would be my pick in terms of both owning and enjoying the watch
In terms of retaining the value in the future, I have no clue given current super inflated prices. But one detail to consider, there are plenty of 5711s out there already, but not so many 5990s, so the 'rarity' winner is clear. Furthermore, having a 5712G...
You are are right on the rarity of 5990 vs 5711...
You are are right on the rarity of 5990. Did not think of it and the 5990 was initialy my first choice but got a bit surprised when i saw it bulky on my wrist. Also the guy i am buying from, which i trust said there are way more demands on the 5711 so fro...
I agree, not an easy choice
But honestly, if you're not in a hurry, I would try to get the 5990 at retail from an AD and would buy something else with the premium.
Yeah, I know how harsh the wait can be
Then if you desperately want a Nautilus and can afford to play this crazy-prices game, I would go for the 5990. Much more watch.
Get a 5980/1a blue. Best combination of both.
Just like you i prefer busy dials over simple ones that eliminates the 5711. The 5990 on the other hand has fantastic complications particularly the dual time function I’m disappointed with the 60min (why not 12h) chrono and I find the dial overly busy. T...