Hi M, IMO, 5711/1A is an iconic classic that is still timeless at this point with a reasonable entry price for a Patek. Hence with the ...

Apr 29, 2018,08:02 AM
 

“limited” supply, the demand is high vs production, resulting in “madness”.

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If price was not important

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 25th, 2018-14:14
Would you wear the 5711/1A or the 5712/1A? Thanks...Jim

Thank you

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 25th, 2018-15:32
The 5711 is Sooooo clean...Jim

for years...

 
 By: thomaspp : April 25th, 2018-14:16
I always said 5711, but in the last year for some reason I have changed my mind and now very much adore the quirkiness of the 5712.

As we get older :-)

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 25th, 2018-15:33
Our tastes change...Jim

5980. ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 25th, 2018-14:18

+1 [nt]

 
 By: Gelato Monster : April 25th, 2018-16:12

Agree

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 25th, 2018-15:36
I already have a 5712G on a blue strap (thank you Brandon) and agree it is a very asymmetrical dial, however there is a huge difference in red gold and a brown face compared to the 5711/1A. Thanks for the input...Jim

5712R you mean :) [nt]

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : April 25th, 2018-21:24

Yes the 5712G [nt]

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 28th, 2018-10:34

5712 for me [nt]

 
 By: vitalsigns : April 25th, 2018-14:20

Thanks, love both... [nt]

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 25th, 2018-15:37

Don’t agree on the offsets, but

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 25th, 2018-15:38
I appreciate your input, again with RG and the brown dial it looks much different...Jim

5712 w/ no second thoughts!

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : April 25th, 2018-15:27
not to mention the backside is more interesting

Thanks Brandon! [nt]

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 25th, 2018-15:39

:-)

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 25th, 2018-16:39
Perfect answer!

I would wear 8!

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : April 25th, 2018-18:55
In the world where $ is not a concern, I am an octopus, apparently.

Thanks

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 25th, 2018-18:52
The 5711 is iconic and a perfect watch...Jim

5711. It was a choice I had and I chose the 5711.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : April 25th, 2018-19:13
I had previously made a "mistake" with AP, choosing the Royal Oak Chrono over the 15202. In time I regretted not making not making the choice of the classic, more true to the original iconic design, uncomplicated piece. The same I feel is true with the 57... 

Thank you Jay

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 28th, 2018-08:29
I tend to think how you do, the classic will always be the most desired. The 5712 is better in rose gold with a brown or blue (what I have) strap...Jim

5712/1A for sure

 
 By: sham1 : April 25th, 2018-19:55
I much prefer the 240 mini rotor and the complications on the 5712 compared to the 324 rotor and spartan dial of the 5711. My wrist is quite small and a spartan dial on a 40mm watch would make the watch look even larger.

I like the 240

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 28th, 2018-08:30
Movement better also and I love the complications. Thanks for sharing...Jim

Now both are about trading at the same price (based on my observations, I am based in South East Asia)

 
 By: 中野れい : April 25th, 2018-20:32
I chose 5711, my daily wear. I love the simplicity of the dial (blue dial of course).

Pretty evenly split

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 28th, 2018-08:31
Between both on this thread. Thank you everyone...Jim

Never to late GLau

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : April 28th, 2018-10:39
Add one for the 5711!

Does that mean you are ...

 
 By: GLau : April 28th, 2018-11:00
not a 5711 fan ? LOL !

Thanks M for the clarification ! I tip my hat to...

 
 By: GLau : April 28th, 2018-11:08
the Sterns and Patek !

No problem. I’m just trying to be honest.

 
 By: Miles_151 : April 28th, 2018-14:38
We can’t like them all otherwise our lives would be even more tormented than they already are. I just really don’t get all the fuss and obsession with this watch. My only rational explanation is that they are limited in their supply. I know for a fact tha... 

Hi M, IMO, 5711/1A is an iconic classic that is still timeless at this point with a reasonable entry price for a Patek. Hence with the ...

 
 By: GLau : April 29th, 2018-08:02
“limited” supply, the demand is high vs production, resulting in “madness”.

Thank you Gordon. That must be it.

 
 By: Miles_151 : April 30th, 2018-23:32
As I said we can’t like them all but I am glad to see the joy this model brings its owners. That can only be a good thing as we need as much of that as we can get in this mad world. M.

Neither.

 
 By: Miles_151 : April 28th, 2018-10:43
I Will never put a Nautilus on my wrist I’m not going to say they are not proper sports watches but I will say they are not my preferred sports watch. M.

I needed to buy one...a 5711A....to see if i could understand it....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 28th, 2018-12:04
My wife said it looked boring. After wearing it, I was very underwhelmed. Found it bland.

5711!

 
 By: mustafadurrani : April 28th, 2018-11:13
Bought mine in 2014 and cherish it. Having said that, no way in hell I would buy it at the current trading price. Best Regards, Mustafa

5980 only ,lol

 
 By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : April 28th, 2018-12:44
Of the two I would hands down choose the 5712 more romantic

5712

 
 By: beejo : April 28th, 2018-13:59
Best, Ahmed

5711 all the way! [nt]

 
 By: ChristianDK : April 30th, 2018-11:38