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lapince · 15 August 2015, 06:37 PM

Hi all, I am planning my future third watch to have IMO the perfect trio, and I think I am going RG on the next one, the 4 contenders are AP ROO, Jumbo and skeleton, and PP Aquanaut and 5711, what do you think would go the best with my duo and which are you favorites between these 5?

Also I understand that on the Patek I can expect almost 0 discount, what is the discount I can expect on the AP pieces, knowing I got 10% on my diver and usually on gold pieces a bigger discount is usually possible?

I like all but there are a few favorites, the 44mm for example, really love the piece but not sure I can pull off 44mm, the Aqua I really like but the price seems a little too much for what it is, would love the 5711 if the dial was blue, afraid I might get tired of the brown dial, prefer the brown like dial of the 5980-1R but that piece is not in my financial comfort zone, love the Jumbo in RG, well at least on pics, will try to get to see it in Paris when I come back, the skeleton is quite cool but also need to see it in real, didn't like a lot the SS skeleton to be honest...

Thanks in advance guys

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conkers · 15 August 2015, 07:02 PM

Novelty RG if you can carry it off.

benlee · 15 August 2015, 07:38 PM

I will say the RG Skeleton but then I am bias bec I got one.

On a serious note, try all of them before you buy to make sure you are OK with their looks and fit / comfort etc. I think all four are strong contenders.

B. Doggy · 16 August 2015, 01:08 AM

44 rg!

jschmidtdmd · 16 August 2015, 01:29 AM

44 RG if it's not too big, otherwise the skeleton.

el1125 · 16 August 2015, 01:58 AM

15202 RG or 44 RG. Whichever looks better on you

daytonaTBR · 16 August 2015, 02:01 AM

RG SKELETON would be my pick

HL65 · 16 August 2015, 02:21 AM

RG 44 and it has become my favorite go to watch....So thanks to my friend Paul for convincing me!

On the wrist today

lapince · 16 August 2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

RG 44 and it has become my favorite go to watch....So thanks to my friend Paul for convincing me!

On the wrist today

it is awesome

Marciano490 · 19 August 2015, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

RG 44 and it has become my favorite go to watch....So thanks to my friend Paul for convincing me!

On the wrist today

Your love of the 44mm is infectious. I've worn and appreciated mine so much more since seeing your pictures and praise for it. It truly is one of the best watches ever made.

HL65 · 19 August 2015, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Marciano490

Your love of the 44mm is infectious. I've worn and appreciated mine so much more since seeing your pictures and praise for it. It truly is one of the best watches ever made.

Agree and thanks my friend!

rebel_1 · 16 August 2015, 02:28 AM

I tried the RG Jumbo on earlier this year. It gets my vote amongst your other contenders. Seems like you should be able to pick one up around $38k from what I've seen. The dial seems very dark blue against the RG. TBO I thought this would be my next piece until I tried on the SS Jumbo but since you already have the extremely light 5712, the RG Jumbo for sure.

singe89 · 16 August 2015, 02:34 AM

If your wrist can pull off the 44mm I would get that. If not I would go with the skeleton.

lapince · 16 August 2015, 11:24 AM

the 44 is my favorite, love RG and ceramic, need to try it, if it's good on me I'll get it, if not I think it will be between jumbo and skeleton, both are great and I seem to prefer them to the PP's

lapince · 16 August 2015, 11:37 AM

I would love to have the RG schumi but don't think that will happen, so the 44 regular would be great also...

1st amg · 16 August 2015, 10:56 PM

I am left with the same thoughts in aquiring a gold piece. I narrowed it down to the AP 44RG when my bank account is ready! I think you could pull it off as well!

ap1 · 16 August 2015, 11:39 PM

I think the 44 will be too large as you suspect based on prior wrist shorts.

1. Jumbo

2. Skeleton, does this come on brac?

That 5711 is pretty hard to ignore but brown is iffy for the LT as you suggest in a small collection so I think smart to be cautious there.

kilyung · 17 August 2015, 12:23 AM

Maybe it's because it's the new kid on the block But the 5711/1r just ticks all the boxes for me.

GB-man · 17 August 2015, 12:45 AM

Would have to see the 5711r to make proper judgement but until then, I vote 15202or.

Hairdude1 · 17 August 2015, 08:50 AM

Go big or go home, just saying

jjnd08 · 18 August 2015, 01:41 AM

The RG skeleton would be a cool addition, and it would give you a watch on leather, one on a bracelet, and one on rubber.

I think the RG 44 is something VERY special. But you have said in past posts that you no longer like big and heavy watches; this watch is both and may prove uncomfortable for you in the long run.

I think my pick based on what I've read in your posts would be the RG Jumbo. It's something very different from what you already own; and IMO, you are missing out on not having a RO bracelet. I think they are the BEST in the game, and it's not even close. It also gives you an elegant and slim time only watch. If you try one on, you may instantly fall in love.

lapince · 19 August 2015, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

I am left with the same thoughts in aquiring a gold piece. I narrowed it down to the AP 44RG when my bank account is ready! I think you could pull it off as well!

Well I think pulling it off is in your head, some guys with smaller wrists than me wear it without problem, but when I tried some 44mm ceramic I found them to be too big, not sure I could go bigger than my diver...

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Originally Posted by ap1

I think the 44 will be too large as you suspect based on prior wrist shorts.

1. Jumbo

2. Skeleton, does this come on brac?

That 5711 is pretty hard to ignore but brown is iffy for the LT as you suggest in a small collection so I think smart to be cautious there.

Skeleton comes on leather, but you can get the bracelet apart, the skeleton with date comes on bracelet I think but I prefer the non date...

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Go big or go home, just saying

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

The RG skeleton would be a cool addition, and it would give you a watch on leather, one on a bracelet, and one on rubber.

I think the RG 44 is something VERY special. But you have said in past posts that you no longer like big and heavy watches; this watch is both and may prove uncomfortable for you in the long run.

I think my pick based on what I've read in your posts would be the RG Jumbo. It's something very different from what you already own; and IMO, you are missing out on not having a RO bracelet. I think they are the BEST in the game, and it's not even close. It also gives you an elegant and slim time only watch. If you try one on, you may instantly fall in love.

Yeah I think you are right, I love the 44 but really don't think I can pull it off, don't know about the leather strap, I kind of like either bracelet or rubber, I think if I get the RG skeleton I would put it on rubber, the RG Jumbo is very cool but not sure I could go with a full gold watch, and it might be a little too close to my 5712, I need to see all of them in real but might end up with the skeleton…

AK797 · 19 August 2015, 01:42 AM

Going to try on the Nautilus and Jumbo tomorrow so will let you know.

Flex368 · 19 August 2015, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Going to try on the Nautilus and Jumbo tomorrow so will let you know which one I´ve bought.

AK797 · 19 August 2015, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Flex368

subtona · 19 August 2015, 02:18 AM

If you want something w more wrist presence, 5980 in rose gold w bracelet would be my choice.

Or

For that lower profile, 15202R

lapince · 19 August 2015, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Going to try on the Nautilus and Jumbo tomorrow so will let you know.

So Neil what's the result?

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

If you want something w more wrist presence, 5980 in rose gold w bracelet would be my choice.

Or

For that lower profile, 15202R

It's a stunner but clearly out of my price range, over 50K is impossible for me

masterserg · 20 August 2015, 12:03 AM

44 RG not even a contest.

AK797 · 20 August 2015, 02:36 AM

Well Arnaud, 5711-1R stole my heart. Love the 5980R too, both have just about the same brown dial too. 5711 was absolutely beautiful yet so light and slim, weighs like an SS Rolex, incredible, 5980R was a lot heavier. I will put up more pics in a thread tomorrow.

Flex368 · 20 August 2015, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

5711-1R stole my heart.

Did you try on a 15202 RG at the same time?

View Poll Results: Which one?
AP Jumbo	14	15.91%
AP RG 44mm	29	32.95%
AP skeleton	22	25.00%
PP Aquanaut	2	2.27%
PP Nautilus	21	23.86%
Voters: 88. You may not vote on this poll

15 August 2015, 06:37 PM	#1
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Pics request Hi all, I am planning my future third watch to have IMO the perfect trio, and I think I am going RG on the next one, the 4 contenders are AP ROO, Jumbo and skeleton, and PP Aquanaut and 5711, what do you think would go the best with my duo and which are you favorites between these 5? Also I understand that on the Patek I can expect almost 0 discount, what is the discount I can expect on the AP pieces, knowing I got 10% on my diver and usually on gold pieces a bigger discount is usually possible? I like all but there are a few favorites, the 44mm for example, really love the piece but not sure I can pull off 44mm, the Aqua I really like but the price seems a little too much for what it is, would love the 5711 if the dial was blue, afraid I might get tired of the brown dial, prefer the brown like dial of the 5980-1R but that piece is not in my financial comfort zone, love the Jumbo in RG, well at least on pics, will try to get to see it in Paris when I come back, the skeleton is quite cool but also need to see it in real, didn't like a lot the SS skeleton to be honest... Thanks in advance guys

16 August 2015, 01:08 AM	#4
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	44 rg! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

16 August 2015, 01:29 AM	#5
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	44 RG if it's not too big, otherwise the skeleton. __________________ Watches!

16 August 2015, 02:21 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	RG 44 and it has become my favorite go to watch....So thanks to my friend Paul for convincing me! On the wrist today __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 August 2015, 07:02 PM	#2
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	Novelty RG if you can carry it off.

15 August 2015, 07:38 PM	#3
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	I will say the RG Skeleton but then I am bias bec I got one. On a serious note, try all of them before you buy to make sure you are OK with their looks and fit / comfort etc. I think all four are strong contenders.

16 August 2015, 01:58 AM	#6
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	15202 RG or 44 RG. Whichever looks better on you

16 August 2015, 02:01 AM	#7
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	RG SKELETON would be my pick

16 August 2015, 02:28 AM	#12
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I tried the RG Jumbo on earlier this year. It gets my vote amongst your other contenders. Seems like you should be able to pick one up around $38k from what I've seen. The dial seems very dark blue against the RG. TBO I thought this would be my next piece until I tried on the SS Jumbo but since you already have the extremely light 5712, the RG Jumbo for sure.

16 August 2015, 02:34 AM	#13
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	If your wrist can pull off the 44mm I would get that. If not I would go with the skeleton.

16 August 2015, 11:24 AM	#14
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	the 44 is my favorite, love RG and ceramic, need to try it, if it's good on me I'll get it, if not I think it will be between jumbo and skeleton, both are great and I seem to prefer them to the PP's

16 August 2015, 11:37 AM	#15
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I would love to have the RG schumi but don't think that will happen, so the 44 regular would be great also...

16 August 2015, 10:56 PM	#16
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,406	I am left with the same thoughts in aquiring a gold piece. I narrowed it down to the AP 44RG when my bank account is ready! I think you could pull it off as well!

16 August 2015, 11:39 PM	#17
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	I think the 44 will be too large as you suspect based on prior wrist shorts. 1. Jumbo 2. Skeleton, does this come on brac? That 5711 is pretty hard to ignore but brown is iffy for the LT as you suggest in a small collection so I think smart to be cautious there.

17 August 2015, 12:23 AM	#18
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Maybe it's because it's the new kid on the block But the 5711/1r just ticks all the boxes for me.

17 August 2015, 12:45 AM	#19
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Would have to see the 5711r to make proper judgement but until then, I vote 15202or.

17 August 2015, 08:50 AM	#20
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Go big or go home, just saying Attached Images __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

18 August 2015, 01:41 AM	#21
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	The RG skeleton would be a cool addition, and it would give you a watch on leather, one on a bracelet, and one on rubber. I think the RG 44 is something VERY special. But you have said in past posts that you no longer like big and heavy watches; this watch is both and may prove uncomfortable for you in the long run. I think my pick based on what I've read in your posts would be the RG Jumbo. It's something very different from what you already own; and IMO, you are missing out on not having a RO bracelet. I think they are the BEST in the game, and it's not even close. It also gives you an elegant and slim time only watch. If you try one on, you may instantly fall in love. __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

19 August 2015, 01:42 AM	#23
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Going to try on the Nautilus and Jumbo tomorrow so will let you know.

19 August 2015, 02:18 AM	#26
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,596	If you want something w more wrist presence, 5980 in rose gold w bracelet would be my choice. Or For that lower profile, 15202R __________________

20 August 2015, 12:03 AM	#28
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	44 RG not even a contest. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

20 August 2015, 02:36 AM	#29
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Well Arnaud, 5711-1R stole my heart. Love the 5980R too, both have just about the same brown dial too. 5711 was absolutely beautiful yet so light and slim, weighs like an SS Rolex, incredible, 5980R was a lot heavier. I will put up more pics in a thread tomorrow.

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