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fkim011 · 27 August 2015, 04:02 AM

Hey guys!

Need some help. Which watch would you choose for your everyday?

5205R black dial or the 5712R on strap.

I'm trying to cut down my collection and trying to get one watch to do it all or most of everyday duties. This will be my first Patek. Most recent watches have been the Rolex Skydweller everrose on strap, Skydweller yellow gold on bracelet, Panerai 569, Pam 351, 372 and AP ROO safari and Panda.

TIA.

Frank

Marciano490 · 27 August 2015, 04:14 AM

You probably meant to post this in the Patek forum. The 5712r wears a bit bigger, which I like, but the 5205r is plain gorgeous, if you have a smaller wrist.

lapince · 27 August 2015, 04:26 AM

Definitely the Naut, it's gorgeous, except if you want an AC, but I prefer it to the 5205 and yes wrong forum

jjnd08 · 27 August 2015, 04:31 AM

Wrong subforum, but my vote goes to the 5205r.

Manofsteelpt · 27 August 2015, 04:32 AM

Since you're in the AP section, I'm going to seuggest an AP to wear daily... 44mm RG.

Hairdude1 · 27 August 2015, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Since you're in the AP section, I'm going to seuggest an AP to wear daily... 44mm RG.

fkim011 · 27 August 2015, 07:30 AM

I'm hoping the mods can move this as I was in a hurry to head out the door for a meeting and didn't realize it was in the wrong forum.

I have a medium size wrist.... Would that sway towards the 5712?

SpunkyQ8 · 27 August 2015, 07:32 AM

5205 here

AK797 · 27 August 2015, 09:40 AM

5712R but if you have all those I would sell 3/4 and get both.

daytonaTBR · 27 August 2015, 09:46 AM

5712r

ray0750 · 27 August 2015, 10:50 AM

5205 or AP RG44

GB-man · 27 August 2015, 12:44 PM

Depends...what's everyday like for you? Suited or casual? I would personally rather have the 5711/1r but I'm casual. If suited, I prefer the 5205.

martinr · 27 August 2015, 01:48 PM

5712R for everyday, the 5205r is impossible to read half the time.

bayerische · 27 August 2015, 05:08 PM

The 5712R gets my vote.

Abdullasaif · 27 August 2015, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Since you're in the AP section, I'm going to seuggest an AP to wear daily... 44mm RG.

x2 and this isnt the patek subforum...

AK797 · 27 August 2015, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ66926

Come on, Columbo.

benlee · 27 August 2015, 08:58 PM

5205R for me. Not a fan of the 5712R dial.

jd57 · 27 August 2015, 09:05 PM

5205R wears thick and small - markedly thicker and smaller dial (despite the wider dimensions) than the 5712R. If your wrist is medium the 5205R will be fine. White dial is easier to read than black, but black is very popular. The 5712R dial layout is very polarizing - some like and some (like me) really don't. If I was going to get a watch with an asymmetric face I would think about a Lange 1 MP (or GL1 MP).

ash20 · 27 August 2015, 09:27 PM

5712R though make sure you try them both on...

kilyung · 27 August 2015, 10:54 PM

Sold my 5712r and thinking of picking up a 5205r.

Vipes · 27 August 2015, 10:59 PM

As an everyday watch, the 5712R is more versatile. I'm thinking of picking up one myself.

thomaspp · 28 August 2015, 12:05 AM

Small, thick, hard to read.....

Heh.... Disagree and who would give a damn!

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jjnd08 · 28 August 2015, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Small, thick, hard to read.....

Heh.... Disagree and who would give a damn!

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Hard to argue with these pics!

thomaspp · 28 August 2015, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

Hard to argue with these pics!

travisb · 28 August 2015, 04:10 AM

5712R is sportier, in my eyes making it more versatile.

lmcgbaj · 28 August 2015, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fkim011

I'm trying to cut down my collection and trying to get one watch to do it all or most of everyday duties.

I belive 5712R and 5205R work best in larger collection. I don't have a large collection and ended up flipping my 5712R although its a beauty. RG was too much for me to wear everyday. However, if that works for you go 5712R. The watch is gorgeous.

Racerdj · 28 August 2015, 08:20 AM

I am slightly preferring the 5205 of the two you mentioned.

Marciano490 · 28 August 2015, 08:36 AM

Just saw them both today, as I'm creeping closer to my first Patek, and I have to say I love the 5205r with the white dial. Normally I'd think it's too small as I'm used to AP and RM and am a larger mammal, but there's just something about the design and the fit that's perfect.

el1125 · 28 August 2015, 09:11 AM

I love the Nautilus 5980, 5711. So for me in this comp I'll choose 5205r black. It is indeed a beautiful watch and Prob one of their nicest annual Calander watches ever.

benlee · 28 August 2015, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Small, thick, hard to read.....

Heh.... Disagree and who would give a damn!

Exactly.

27 August 2015, 04:02 AM	#1
fkim011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Frank Location: Irvine Watch: PP 5164R Posts: 245	I can't decide. 5205R or 5712R Hey guys! Need some help. Which watch would you choose for your everyday? 5205R black dial or the 5712R on strap. I'm trying to cut down my collection and trying to get one watch to do it all or most of everyday duties. This will be my first Patek. Most recent watches have been the Rolex Skydweller everrose on strap, Skydweller yellow gold on bracelet, Panerai 569, Pam 351, 372 and AP ROO safari and Panda. TIA. Frank

27 August 2015, 04:31 AM	#4
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Wrong subforum, but my vote goes to the 5205r. __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

27 August 2015, 05:08 PM	#14
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	The 5712R gets my vote. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

28 August 2015, 12:05 AM	#22
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Small, thick, hard to read..... Heh.... Disagree and who would give a damn! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

28 August 2015, 08:20 AM	#27
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I am slightly preferring the 5205 of the two you mentioned. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

27 August 2015, 04:14 AM	#2
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	You probably meant to post this in the Patek forum. The 5712r wears a bit bigger, which I like, but the 5205r is plain gorgeous, if you have a smaller wrist.

27 August 2015, 04:26 AM	#3
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Definitely the Naut, it's gorgeous, except if you want an AC, but I prefer it to the 5205 and yes wrong forum

27 August 2015, 04:32 AM	#5
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Since you're in the AP section, I'm going to seuggest an AP to wear daily... 44mm RG.

27 August 2015, 07:30 AM	#7
fkim011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Frank Location: Irvine Watch: PP 5164R Posts: 245	I'm hoping the mods can move this as I was in a hurry to head out the door for a meeting and didn't realize it was in the wrong forum. I have a medium size wrist.... Would that sway towards the 5712?

27 August 2015, 07:32 AM	#8
SpunkyQ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Aj Location: Kuwait Watch: RM,AP,PP,RLX,PAM Posts: 1,056	5205 here

27 August 2015, 09:40 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	5712R but if you have all those I would sell 3/4 and get both.

27 August 2015, 09:46 AM	#10
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	5712r

27 August 2015, 10:50 AM	#11
ray0750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 271	5205 or AP RG44

27 August 2015, 12:44 PM	#12
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Depends...what's everyday like for you? Suited or casual? I would personally rather have the 5711/1r but I'm casual. If suited, I prefer the 5205.

27 August 2015, 01:48 PM	#13
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,106	5712R for everyday, the 5205r is impossible to read half the time.

27 August 2015, 08:58 PM	#17
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	5205R for me. Not a fan of the 5712R dial.

27 August 2015, 09:05 PM	#18
jd57 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 566	5205R wears thick and small - markedly thicker and smaller dial (despite the wider dimensions) than the 5712R. If your wrist is medium the 5205R will be fine. White dial is easier to read than black, but black is very popular. The 5712R dial layout is very polarizing - some like and some (like me) really don't. If I was going to get a watch with an asymmetric face I would think about a Lange 1 MP (or GL1 MP).

27 August 2015, 09:27 PM	#19
ash20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Abram Location: NorCal Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 513	5712R though make sure you try them both on...

27 August 2015, 10:54 PM	#20
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Sold my 5712r and thinking of picking up a 5205r.

27 August 2015, 10:59 PM	#21
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	As an everyday watch, the 5712R is more versatile. I'm thinking of picking up one myself.

28 August 2015, 04:10 AM	#25
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	5712R is sportier, in my eyes making it more versatile.

28 August 2015, 08:36 AM	#28
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	Just saw them both today, as I'm creeping closer to my first Patek, and I have to say I love the 5205r with the white dial. Normally I'd think it's too small as I'm used to AP and RM and am a larger mammal, but there's just something about the design and the fit that's perfect.

28 August 2015, 09:11 AM	#29
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	I love the Nautilus 5980, 5711. So for me in this comp I'll choose 5205r black. It is indeed a beautiful watch and Prob one of their nicest annual Calander watches ever.

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