Patek Philippe

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 ‘climate’. 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... 

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... 

I perfectly understand your temptation... 😉 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 ... 

a 5164 dual time

Keep the 5712. I’m a fan of the cal 240... The 5167 is the ‘boring’ one here! And I’ve never liked the date window. But the 5164 is much more interesting and to my eyes has a more balanced dial. Best E.

The 5164 is interesting with a very useful complication as well. Keep the 5712!

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....