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Tough call
I thought long and hard about the 5146G and the 5712G and ended up with the 5712G for a number of reasons. The Nautilus is iconic, the 5146G has a more generic shape and dial layout. The Nautilus has a fantastic 3/4 rotor movement, the 5146 a "standard" full rotor movement. The 5712G can be worn with anything - it makes no difference. The 5146G is a little more formal. And finally I already have two perpetuals an JLC and a GO Karree so feel the 5146 was too close to what I already had. Both are great watches of the highest quality - it really comes down to having a very clear understanding of how you're going to use it and what else you have in your collection to complement it.
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Would you trade a 5146g (slate dial) for a 5712 ss??
Hello all, I know these questions can be frowned upon but I am looking for opinions as I don't have the ability to compare the two side by side. I currently have the 5146g and love the watch but find myself only wearing it to work (I wear a suit M-F). Lat...
No...
Wait... Yes! I would. If I only wore the watch upside down with the movement showing instead of the dial. Because I really like the 240 caliber movement on the 5712. Too bad the bracelet on the 5712 does not make this possible. No, I would not ever trade ...
Carlos, going by your comments...................
It seemsto me that you have 80% made up your mind? I was orginally undesided after taking another look at the 5712. But now in hindsight having though of the reason why I parted with my 5140, which was, that I struggled to read the date especially in the ...
Sob... Sniffle...
You parted with your 5140G? Since that is one of my favorite Pateks, you'll have to forgive me for being a little sad. On a brighter note, what did you get in place of it? This message has been edited by patrick_y on 2009-10-23 10:09:44
Keep the 5146G...
...and apply the cash you'd save toward a pre-owned Nautilus or a VC Overseas. Good luck with your decision.
Well... they are very different...
But I must confess I'm not a great fan of the QA complication. And I find that the 5712 has one of the most fantastic dials from Patek. Between them, my heart goes to the 5712 without any doubt. Fr.Xavier
no IMHO
Simply because I am not a fan of the patek nautilus line and I love my 5146 J with slate dial.
Tough call
I thought long and hard about the 5146G and the 5712G and ended up with the 5712G for a number of reasons. The Nautilus is iconic, the 5146G has a more generic shape and dial layout. The Nautilus has a fantastic 3/4 rotor movement, the 5146 a "standard" f...
I've been there too..
not specifically with a trade like yours, but similar. After many experiences, I learned the hard way that my infatuation with a watch I wanted would overwhelm all good judgement just because I wanted something new or different, and I rationalized myself ...
Whit.............
Thanks for your honesty................I can totally relate to your comments.