Patek Philippe

Mark in Paris
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Excellent selection

I'm a 5712 owner and I went for this reference for the same reasons, among others.

My choice wasn't about the blue dial but about the thinness and the bracelet. The bracelet is a fantastic example of fine craftmanship when considering the smooth shape making it very comfortable, but also about finishing with alternate brushed and polished parts and nice polished edges on the side.

Now, the strapped rose gold version is a great one as well, in a totally different spirit. I saw a white metal version of a 5711 or 5712 with strap during an evening on a collector wearing a nice suit. It looked very elegant and more dressy than a bracelet version. This is something we could have guessed on paper but seeing it live was something else.

The dial works very well with this RG case.

Thus, I think they are so different that we can't just push you to get the full steel version. You have to decide which one you want to wear (and like to) regarding how you will wear it (and when...).

I think that answering this question will automatically make you choose on or the other. If the result is a 50/50, then go for the full steel.

Great project and certainly a reference you won't regret getting.

Keep us informed!

Cheers, Mark