gqmagic
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Dec 11, 2021,05:34 AM
The 5712 would look more formidable on the Alligator strap.
The composite doesn't work IMO as one would undoubtedly have other watches to wear if water was a question.
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Match up 5712r vs 5711r
By: Bill : December 9th, 2021-04:25
Just to be clear this match up is between the complications vs the bracelet. How can the complications not win. The beauty vs the beast. What are your thoughts. ...
5711 for me
By: George Gently : December 9th, 2021-08:28
The dial of the 5712 is a tad too cluttered, the way the complications are located doesn't feel right.
Hi Bill, the 5712 complications give me
By: GLau : December 9th, 2021-13:24
complicated feelings 🤪 Complicated in that the dial is asymmetrical in a way which has certain symmetry (if you draw ✍️ a line between 1 and 7 o’clock). Furthermore, the power reserve functions is useful while the moon 🌝 phase is romantic, but the strap i...
I like the cleaner 5711 dial.
By: Nicetomeetyou : December 9th, 2021-16:16
For the steel version, I’d prefer the bracelet. The best part is that it’s so comfortable and light that you don’t known it’s there. For the rose version 5711, i wish Patek would create a strap option. With the right end links, you could swap to a rubber ...
The Strap Version was first
By: gqmagic : December 13th, 2021-02:56
When the 5711 was refreshed in 2006 there was a Rose, Yellow and White gold 5711s on straps. ...
Awesome!
By: Nicetomeetyou : December 13th, 2021-23:51
This one
By: Patekphilippecollector : December 9th, 2021-16:56
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5711-1R
By: Billfav : December 10th, 2021-00:34
The 5711-1R would be my choice. Everyday any day and I will say 3 times on Sunday. It is a special watch (full disclosure I am biased), but it is special. The warm tones of gold and the rich clean choclate dial. Yummy. I prefer it over it's steel brother ...
Needs Leather
By: gqmagic : December 11th, 2021-05:34
The 5712 would look more formidable on the Alligator strap. The composite doesn't work IMO as one would undoubtedly have other watches to wear if water was a question.
5711 all the way…
By: ChristianDK : December 11th, 2021-09:23
As other said the bracelet is an important part of the design and the simple dial is a more beautiful and powerful design. For me, the Nautilus is about an unusual sculptural design. Quirky even…. not about complications