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5980 or 5711?
I have been on the Tiffany wait list for either a 5980 or 5711. Apparently my name has come up and when it rains it pours they have both! I bought my 5726 from a local jeweler and turned down a Tiffany one in a matter of loyalty. Now I have to choose which. Originally I was going to go for the 5711 because its simple, elegant, etc. The 5980 is obviously a great movement but I'm not sure it's worth twice the price or not. It also a very big watch. The 5712 is complicated yet thin and comfortable and the 5726 is thick but mutes it's brute force by being on a bracelet. I want a Tiffany dial as I find it to be rare and special as it's one of the only co branded dials out there. Not quite the holy grail but intriguing nevertheless. I look forward to your thoughts and thanks.
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5980 or 5711?
By: daytonaman799 : November 26th, 2011-19:08
I have been on the Tiffany wait list for either a 5980 or 5711. Apparently my name has come up and when it rains it pours they have both! I bought my 5726 from a local jeweler and turned down a Tiffany one in a matter of loyalty. Now I have to choose whic...
Hi daytonaman799
By: darma : November 26th, 2011-21:07
I had the same issue a few months back , you may want to look at my post. In the end I settled for the 5711 and love it, I decided I didn't need to spend that much extra for a chrono and bought a Pink gold reverso with the remaining money. This may not pr...
I'd get the 5980...
By: SRG : November 27th, 2011-18:09
I think it's a more "special" watch. The 5711 is nice, but plain. The chrono subdial really makes the 5980 come alive. It is thicker, but you already have thin watches. Since it's a "real" Patek chrono, that also helps. Best of luck. Cheers, Steve
5980
By: cmclee : November 28th, 2011-05:49
I agree with the other comments as I do find the 5711 too common. If budget is not an issue, go for the 5980. It is not that big really when you wear it . It has more presence and feels fantastic !
5980
By: radone : November 29th, 2011-07:12
I sold my 5711 when an opportunity occurred to get a well priced 5980 and I do not regret it. It may also be because I like chronographs but it's mainly because of the feel on the wrist. There is no doubt that 5711 is more comfortable on the wrist but it ...
definitely 5980 but
By: ivanclai : December 2nd, 2011-04:43
you got the point of it costing twice as much, especially the second hand market value of 5980 is only so so. If price is not an issue, surely go for the 5980 as it has more depth and the movement is way superior. Acutally a pre-owned 5980 is a good optio...