An Elephant for a 5712......

[AK797]

I like the 5712r as stated but I would rather have the Elephant and 5712a. I like my Pateks slim and my APs muscular and my Rolexes in between and now my wrist is trained to my preferences, I don't notice the difference any more, so give it some time, you will adapt.

[Hairdude1]

I would choose an Elephant any day over the 5712

[Bello_nyc]

Very nice 👍

[sgwatch]

I happen to like light watches. Weight doesn't equate to quality for me. I'd take the 5712 in a heartbeat. The dial is quirky, which I think is part of its charm. Weight is probably why I like the carbon fiber cases from AP.

[drgoro]

I really like both pieces, but I'm very quickly becoming a hardcore AP guy.

[Plastique999]

Originally Posted by Kimber007

Do you mind elaborating why this is? I've been considering this as my first AP so curious to why it's not getting much wrist time especially if you just got it. Thanks

Originally Posted by PJ S

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Could be nothing more than the thrill of the chase was greater than the capture – not unlike buying a heavily advertised cereal, only to find out your expectations were higher than the realisations.

PJ hit the nail on the head....I was trying to fill a void in my collection.
I have a 15305 OR for dress and a 15707 CE for sport. I was looking for something in the middle.
I do have a VC Overseas, JLC Duometre, Zeitwerk and others but I was looking for something a bit more sport/dress as a 3rd AP.
Don't get me wrong the Elephant is a beautiful watch but I don't find myself picking it up in the watch rotations.
I really really like the 15707 and it's carbon case.
The weight of all my watches does carry some substance to them, that is why I was so surprised at the lightness of the 5712. I've lusted for the 5712 for some time, but I may have to consider the 5726 or other Nautilus model. I just
don't like the cutouts for the date in the beautiful dial.
Decisions, decisions.....



Sent from my Zeitwerk

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by Plastique999

Good suggestion, curious how much heavier it feels as both are stainless steel?

Not sure about the exact weight difference

Patek website says the 5712 movement Is 31 mm diameter, 3.98 mm height. The 5726 movement is 33.3 mm diameter, 5.78 mm height. I didn't see proper case dimensions (maybe because it's their mobile site)

Notably you get 120m WR with the 5726 but 60m WR with the 5712

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by Plastique999

I do have a VC Overseas...

Ah, of course you do. Trust me to forget about your Dual Time.

Originally Posted by Plastique999

I really really like the 15707 and it's carbon case.

Er…since when has ceramic been known as carbon?

[Plastique999]

Originally Posted by PJ S

Ah, of course you do. Trust me to forget about your Dual Time.




Er…since when has ceramic been known as carbon?

Lol yes meant Ceramic....

Care to elaborate about the VC?


Sent from my Zeitwerk

[PJ S]

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My memory is obviously failing me – is it the AP DT you have then?

[Plastique999]

Originally Posted by PJ S

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My memory is obviously failing me – is it the AP DT you have then?

Actually I do have VC Overseas Dual Time


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[lapince]

Yessssss

[AK797]

Are you going for a 5712? I hope from an AD if so now.

[SearChart]

I prefer the look of the 5712, I just hate the clasp.. feels cheap and flimsy.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by SearChart

I prefer the look of the 5712, I just hate the clasp.. feels cheap and flimsy.

Indeed. Clasp on the 15202 is far better. I thought PP would improve that for a 40th makeover but that’s a dead horse subject at this point.

[AK797]

I like the seamlessness of my 5711 clasp but wish it wasn't quite so rigid, there again my Aqua clasp has popped open once or twice after I didn't secure it perfectly in a rush.