Patek Philippe

i have a dilemma. At the moment i have both of these watches put aside me at my AD. Originally it was going to be the 5711 and then the wife said go for the 5980 as i know its the one that really sings to you. However i got a bit of a shock with some of t... 

And I ended with a 5712. What I don't like, on the 5712, are the too large indexes, too green, too. So, I would go for the 5980. Now, my answer will not be as easy if I had to choose between the original Nautilus and the 5980... The 598O, I learnt to appr... 

I've read with interest your growing fondness for the 5980 , Part of me says that with the way pateks are going price wise this could be my last chance to Procure a chrono, on the other hand the original design of the 5711 also appeals with money left ove... 

the 5711 is nice but its basic design has been around for 30 years and you will be able to pick one up if you need to in the future. the 5980 is a more recent upgrade and is the way to go if you can get your arms around the price. Just close your eyes and... 

i used my 5070 to time the steaks on the bbq once uopn a time so im no better. thanks for your input. best darren

The 5980 really grows on you despite being thicker- a kind of classy sportiness which I do not know how else to express it but to encourage you to go for it! As for the 5711, it is better suited for office wear under cuffs if that is what you are looking ... 

That is exactly what I have done as well. I killed to get the 5980 when it came out. I was holding out forth RG 5712 which at the time was impossible to land and then my AD showed me the 5711RG. I out it on and took it on the spot. Later on I gave thought... 

Classic or classic with a twist... I also agree with Wilson.... 5980 is seductive and a pleasure to wear... A very interesting movement that you could run the crono 24/7 without affecting the accuracy of timekeeping.... Although thicker and heavier than t... 

i recall your black dial version looking very nice. i think i'll go back to AD on the weekend and do the wrist test again. best darren

One of the bases of the concept of the Nautilus is slenderness. Even if the 5980 is quite thin for a chronograph, I don't find this principle in the 5980. It is obviously a great watch but I find the 5711 more faithful to what has to be a Nautilus. Anyway... 

i agree the 5711 is closest to the nautilus principle. got some thinking to do over the weekend. best darren

with the blue dial , went and did the wrist test again and am certain its the right watch. i don't pick it up until august as to get the tax free deal i have to take it out of the country but thanks everyone for there input and i must say im surprised tha... 

that you will enjoy it.... Cheers

... I do not regret it, I would do it again. If you also have the 5070, than go for the 5980. That way you cover all dress codes. 5711 overlaps quie a lot with 5070, in my opinion. Cheers, Radu