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Old 11 January 2014, 01:36 PM   #1
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Does Patek come next?

I have my dream team with the 116610LV and the 116718LN as well as a 1954 Gold Omega. I think a 5711 would be a great addition. Is it hearty enough for daily, or near daily, wear? Should I just leave my collection where it is? It is calling to me
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Old 11 January 2014, 01:40 PM   #2
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The 5711 is my grail watch, so i would say go for it. However, i would sell the two Rolexes and get a Calatrava, which makes an excellent partner for the Nautilus
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Old 11 January 2014, 01:46 PM   #3
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The 5711 is my grail watch, so i would say go for it. However, i would sell the two Rolexes and get a Calatrava, which makes an excellent partner for the Nautilus
Cannot part with either Rolex. Already sold my DJ and cannot go through that trauma again, HaHa. The Omega won't cut it either. Either save or win the Lotto!
Love the the Calatrava, nevertheless. Great Suggestion. Thanks.
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Old 11 January 2014, 01:58 PM   #4
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Cannot part with either Rolex. Already sold my DJ and cannot go through that trauma again, HaHa. The Omega won't cut it either. Either save or win the Lotto!
Love the the Calatrava, nevertheless. Great Suggestion. Thanks.
Are you sure? LOL

Look at this beauty.. It's the 5153g
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Old 11 January 2014, 02:05 PM   #5
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Are you sure? LOL

Look at this beauty.. It's the 5153g
That's just cruel!!!! Wowza!
Gorgeous piece! I am in for some real soul searching. Thanks for keeping me up all night tonight.
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Old 11 January 2014, 02:11 PM   #6
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That's just cruel!!!! Wowza!
Gorgeous piece! I am in for some real soul searching. Thanks for keeping me up all night tonight.
you're welcome
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Old 12 January 2014, 04:49 AM   #7
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The 5711 is my grail watch, so i would say go for it. However, i would sell the two Rolexes and get a Calatrava, which makes an excellent partner for the Nautilus
Don't listen to this guy , he clearly works for Omega.

Save for the 5711 it will make a perfect addition to your collection. Maybe sell the LVc later on if it helps you get there quicker.
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Old 11 January 2014, 01:53 PM   #8
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I bought my patek about 2 years after I bought my first rolex..
I bought a datejust, then a sub , then a ap that sold and got a 5167..
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Old 11 January 2014, 02:03 PM   #9
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A great watch even after two years.

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Old 11 January 2014, 02:11 PM   #10
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A great watch even after two years.

Your collection is spectacular. I can only hope to get within an area code of it!!!
I still am grateful that you turned me on to the 116718!
I'll try to learn from " the greater artisan" Partial quote from TS Eliot to Ezra Pound.
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Old 11 January 2014, 02:12 PM   #11
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A great watch even after two years.

This is my favorite steel watch EVER. My compliments to your great choice.
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Old 11 January 2014, 02:25 PM   #12
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This is my favorite steel watch EVER. My compliments to your great choice.
It's one of my favorites as well.

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Old 30 January 2014, 11:14 AM   #13
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It's one of my favorites as well.

I woke up in the morning the other day looked at my wrist and realized this watch had become a LUMINOX - I called out sick and went back to sleep.
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Old 30 January 2014, 12:18 AM   #14
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A great watch even after two years.

Just Awesome!!! So Stunning!
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Old 30 January 2014, 01:25 AM   #15
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I like to wear it, especially when sunny outside

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Old 30 January 2014, 10:02 AM   #16
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A great watch even after two years.


Love this picture


To the OP, a Patek is on a whole new level compared to most Rolex and the Nautilus 5711 is one of the most iconic of watches. If you have the funds, go for it.
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Old 11 January 2014, 02:08 PM   #17
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Save up and go for it! If everyone could buy every single watch they wanted immediately this would be a lot less fun.
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Old 11 January 2014, 02:13 PM   #18
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Save up and go for it! If everyone could buy every single watch they wanted immediately this would be a lot less fun.
Sage advice!!
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Old 12 January 2014, 06:44 AM   #19
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sage advice!!
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Old 12 January 2014, 02:13 AM   #20
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I hope my wife doesn't come across this post,
It's an obsession!!!
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Old 12 January 2014, 05:00 AM   #21
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Add the Patek if you can.
Would go great with what you currently have (or on it's own for that matter).
For me, nothing is better than Rolex for daily though. The Patek can handle it, but there is a much more delicate feel on the wrist (that's not a bad thing).
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Old 12 January 2014, 05:10 AM   #22
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I have my dream team with the 116610LV and the 116718LN as well as a 1954 Gold Omega. I think a 5711 would be a great addition. Is it hearty enough for daily, or near daily, wear? Should I just leave my collection where it is? It is calling to me
It was for me.

I sold three last year and have never looked back, I wear my 5711 more than all of my other watches combined and I am thinking about selling more pieces that I am not wearing.

Here is the link to my original review

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=305772
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Old 12 January 2014, 06:41 AM   #23
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It was for me.

I sold three last year and have never looked back, I wear my 5711 more than all of my other watches combined and I am thinking about selling more pieces that I am not wearing.

Here is the link to my original review

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Thank you very much. That's a delightful read and a true " love letter " to a spectacular watch. My plan, for now, is to go slow and follow TRF for the right deal. I wish that patience were a virtue that I possess.
Could see flipping the SubC as part of the plan, but never the YG GMT.
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Old 12 January 2014, 05:50 AM   #24
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Go for it. I love my 5711!
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Old 12 January 2014, 06:46 AM   #25
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Ideally, save up and keep them all is smart.
Just need to convince my id!!
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Old 12 January 2014, 06:55 AM   #26
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Or there's this Calatrava 5296R to consider...

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Old 12 January 2014, 07:03 AM   #27
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Or there's this Calatrava 5296R to consider...

People are unkind.
That's beautiful.
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Old 30 January 2014, 11:57 AM   #28
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Or there's this Calatrava 5296R to consider...




Calatrava is the grail watch for me
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Old 30 January 2014, 12:12 AM   #29
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i find the calaltrava and complication pateks to be very fragile but gorgeous and elegant, whereas the Nautlius, in pictures, looks great, but on my wrist, felt unbalanced with an uncomfortable bracelet. bottom line is try everything on in person several times.
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Old 30 January 2014, 12:16 AM   #30
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Buy what you like. Remember a PP is a more fussy watch than what your use to so it will cost more in maintance.
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