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It’s so tempting.
Feb 13, 2019,07:51 AM
I totally understand your logic in selling the piece. That’s why it’s so tempting for me now as well.
I actually also have a 5960A black dial, so I figured between the two, I’d like to keep the 5960A over 5980A. 5960A may never be as popular as 5980A, but I know I wear it almost on a daily basis. I love the annual calendar complication and use the chronograph often to time mundane things daily.
I’m almost there to pull the trigger. Just doing a bit more market research and in fact a lot of crap came up at work, so I’m currently focusing on that first..... The hobby can wait. Hahaha
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With the recent Nautilus craze...
By: fuigo : February 11th, 2019-16:42
I’m starting to think if I use this opportunity to trade up to grail-status pieces! I’m lucky to be able to get a 5980 many years ago. Now it’s so tempting to trade it, along with one or two more pieces, for a 5270 or something like that.... please talk s...
Sounds logical to me.
By: Brandon Skinner : February 11th, 2019-16:45
Buy low, sell high... Unless you've attached sentimental value to your 5980.
+100 [nt]
By: Watchonthewrists : February 11th, 2019-23:25
Interesting..
By: @WatchesandWristshots : February 11th, 2019-16:50
5270 is a beautiful piece. Would also definitely consider 5970. Or 5370. This thought has crossed mind, honestly I do love my 5980. Tough choices. Not sure I am ready. Curious if you are. Best, H
I also have the same line of thinking
By: NML77 : February 11th, 2019-17:33
and traded a 5711 and AP 15202 toward some new pieces. Both beautiful watches and truth be told I still have a 5711 white dial. But I felt that since I was getting such good value for these particular models I could apply the proceeds to some other watche...
Do it...
By: KSP : February 11th, 2019-19:01
The Nautilus market feels like its at the top and will likely see a significant correction in the near future. The Nautilus and sport Rolex market feels like the collector car market in 2015. Most vintage Porsche and Ferrari's have corrected about 30% sin...
Not everybody expects it yet...
By: lascases : February 11th, 2019-23:35
The masses are still buying. But those who have a feeling for intrinsic value know that prices are alteady far too high to be sustainable - as demonstrated by this post.
No brainer.
By: Miles_151 : February 11th, 2019-23:02
Take advantage of the hype and crazy prices of your 5980 which is a sports watch from Patek and upgrade to something which Patek are world famous for as well as the best in the market at a classic complication. I would also suggest a 5370 or 5970 over a 5...
govberg
By: Passionata_george : February 11th, 2019-23:07
Asking 100k for a 5980 i think it a s a great opportunity to convert your watch for something even more special,i think it s a good move
I would do
By: lascases : February 11th, 2019-23:32
exactly this!
I won’t trade away the 5980 1a
By: Mineral : February 12th, 2019-06:42
i find the nautilus and aquanaut are most versatile watches from Patek. I owned few calatrava annual calendar and world timer and sold them as I don’t wear them at all.
To trade or not to trade...
By: ID1972Sr : February 12th, 2019-09:01
I was wondering the same. I bought a 5712 several years ago with a discount over MSRP (I know, it sounds incredible) and the actual potential gain is 100%: still not sure which could be a viable trade. I dream about a 3970, but gap is still wide...
I'd do it
By: quattro98 : February 12th, 2019-09:05
If I were in that position, I'd prefer the 5270 to the 5980. I am not in this market, but my favorite version of the automatic chronograph has been the 5960/1A. I think the Nautilus looks best as a simple watch, without complications.
I sold mine for double what I paid
By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : February 12th, 2019-10:09
I still can’t believe I sold it for that much I never thought I would sell it but at current market prices I couldn’t not sell I’ve enjoyed it for six years and made a lot of money on top
It’s so tempting.
By: fuigo : February 13th, 2019-07:51
I totally understand your logic in selling the piece. That’s why it’s so tempting for me now as well. I actually also have a 5960A black dial, so I figured between the two, I’d like to keep the 5960A over 5980A. 5960A may never be as popular as 5980A, but...