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It's a very personal decision
Jan 10, 2020,13:57 PM
I perfectly understand your temptation... ๐
To me, 5167 & 5712 make an almost perfect 2-watch collection. At least, considering the way I wear watches.
You have two very versatile watches that you can wear daily. One sportier and another dressier, one on strap and another on bracelet, one "simple" and another "complicated", both timeless and top class pieces.
But if you want a change, which is normal, go for it.
You mentioned the 5990. I love it, but it's different to the 5712, much sportier. It also depends on your wrist size, it wears also much bigger.
Anyways, in the end it depends on what you're looking for and your personal preference.
Regarding the waiting time, I have no idea.
Good luck and, please, keep us posted! ๐
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Should I trade up?
By: CastorKrieg : January 10th, 2020-11:29
Hi guys, Following a recent post from a fellow user I started to think about my own 5712 and what to do in the current โclimateโ. A few things: 1. I am and for the foreseeable future want to remain a 2 watch guy 2. I already have a 5167a 3. Each watch has...
Don't do it...
By: trs : January 10th, 2020-12:15
Swapping the 5712 for a 5990 would not be trading up in my perception. You'd lose a piece that effortlessly displays class for one that screams power way too loud - for me anyway. If anything I'd shoot for a 5740 if you want to lose the 5712 for another N...
It's a very personal decision
By: 1WatchMan : January 10th, 2020-13:57
I perfectly understand your temptation... ๐ To me, 5167 & 5712 make an almost perfect 2-watch collection. At least, considering the way I wear watches. You have two very versatile watches that you can wear daily. One sportier and another dressier, one on ...
Agreed
By: Esharp : January 10th, 2020-18:15
Keep the 5712. Iโm a fan of the cal 240... The 5167 is the โboringโ one here! And Iโve never liked the date window. But the 5164 is much more interesting and to my eyes has a more balanced dial. Best E.
Agree with it as well
By: fourtaelsgold : January 11th, 2020-00:24
The 5164 is interesting with a very useful complication as well. Keep the 5712!
The 5712 and 5990 are two quite different watches
By: sham1 : January 10th, 2020-18:33
Apart from the obvious difference in the functions they provide. the 5712 is a lot lighter and thinner and if you are accustomed to that, you would find watches like the 5990 or even the 5980 pretty heavy especially if worn for a prolonged period of time....