AP vorPatek

[sebastien1975]

For me, it all comes down to the design.
I have a slight preference for the 15202 design vs. 5711, which is why I bought a 15202 in the first place.
Having said that, i am now looking for a 5711 to complete the Jumbo duo...

I also have a 15450. Although I greatly prefer my 15202, these are both high "quality" pieces. I don't think there is one better than the other on the quality department.

[mineral]

The water resistance is higher on 5711 and make it perfect for daily wear.

[lapince]

Originally Posted by Demonoid

For me the 5711 is the king of the hill. I could say the same for the 5712 but when you compare AP to PP, the later wins by a land slide in my book. I really enjoy this brand and the finesse that their pieces portray is really hard to imitate. Again, personal opinion and my two cents. Give them a spin and see how they talk to you.

Yep for me also the 5711/12 are the top notch in elegant sport pieces, nothing beats them IMO, even if the Jumbo with blue dial is also a magnificent watch

Originally Posted by Hairdude1

I love the Royal Oak however say 5711 also mine says hello

Please can you people stop posting 5711 pics? I have the 5712 that I plan on keeping but more I see the 5711 the more I want one, and a 5712 plus a 5711 is really redundant, but who cares right?

Originally Posted by Demonoid

Fan boys? Wrong words mate. The differences are substantial if you really look. But at the end of the day is a matter of personal taste...

I saw a 15400 in real, not the Jumbo, and for me the Pateks 5711/12 are clear winners

Originally Posted by singe89

PP and AP are my favorite brands but when it comes to the Royal Oak vs the Nautilus I'll take AP every time. It's Genta's original design and was the first luxury sports watch in SS. The fact that AP is still owned by the original family is also a plus in my book. Movement wise I like the 3120 or the AP 2121 over the Patek 324. I also like the RO case and bracelet design/execution (clasp, lugs and screws) over that of the Nautilus.

I really think AP is better than Patek in the luxury sport watch segment with the RO and ROO and Patek is better in the Luxury dress watch segment. I believe there is equal room for both in any collection.

They are very different, Patek is total elegance and class, RO is more brute industrial sports watch, depends on your tastes but both are beauties

Originally Posted by mineral

The water resistance is higher on 5711 and make it perfect for daily wear.

Yes the WR of 120 next to 50 is quite a difference...

[subtona]

Originally Posted by mineral

The water resistance is higher on 5711 and make it perfect for daily wear.

5711 also has crown guards

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by fai9al

Case wise: the RO and Nautilus are very similarly finished.

Bracelet: RO wins in my opinion

Clasp: never liked PP's floppy clasp!

Add in DIAL: The RO tapestry dial is much more interesting to look at IMHO.


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