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kans86 · 23 July 2020, 08:29 PM

Given that price is about the same; the Rolex GMT meteorite is BNIB from 2019 and the Patek 5711 is mint from 2012, I am interested to know the preference of the Rolex forum members. Which one would you take?

Aberdein · 23 July 2020, 08:42 PM

GMT ll Meteorite without doubt. The Patek 5711 is nothing spectacular and have never understood its attraction. Reminds me of 1980's Seikos

joli160 · 23 July 2020, 08:50 PM

The meteorite, not a fan of the design of the 5711.

-Ally- · 23 July 2020, 09:00 PM

Gmt.

LyingFlat · 23 July 2020, 09:04 PM

As much as I like the 5711, I fear it's popularity may be a phase. I remember it was only a few years ago ADs couldn't pay you to take them off their hands. I suspect that one day it may be the case again...

As for the GMT, it is a beautiful watch. Even though WG is not rare, the dial most definitely is. It is in finite supply and one day Rolex will run out. It's a watch that I wouldn't be surprised reaches 6 figures (at auction) over the coming years, especially if you keep it BNIB.

Chester01 · 23 July 2020, 09:13 PM

Gmt, and it’s not close. That PP reference is a dress watch masquerading as a sport watch stuck in a 1970’s body. PP and AP saw how much Rolex was doing and brought in genta to cash in on the sport watch craze. Nothing wrong with that, but AP/PP are dress watch companies at their core and if it was one of PP chronos, that’s a different story. But to me the PP you are considering is like gshock coming out with a dress watch. It’s just not in their DNA. If you want a sport watch, the GMT wins hands down and has real heritage. The PP model you are considering has no heritage.

1William · 23 July 2020, 09:15 PM

The Rolex GMT hands down. A very unique watch.

brandrea · 23 July 2020, 09:15 PM

I think you’re getting more watch with the GMT

GT23 · 23 July 2020, 09:17 PM

GMT Meteorite!!

sgwatchguy · 23 July 2020, 09:28 PM

Vote for 5711. Iconic, very well made, will stay a classic for years.

I love the GMT and have 2 variations, but never fell in love with the meteorite dial. Now if it was the RG CHNR, not sure I would say 5711.

BogdanS · 23 July 2020, 09:43 PM

5711 for sure.

And how’s the price equivalent for these two great watches?

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helloworldies · 23 July 2020, 09:44 PM

5711 and I really like the meteorite!
It just depends: are you an introvert or extrovert?

Daytona2016 · 23 July 2020, 09:56 PM

I'm partial to anything Rolex, own multiple GMT's, LOVE the meteorite...but I'd have to go with the 5711 as the long-term investment piece. It's a classic that will never go out of style or demand. Value retention / appreciation will likely exceed the meteorite.

THAT SAID, buy what YOU want / love. I just purchased an Everose Yacht-Master and could have picked up any number of other watches with the same money...but this was one of the first times that I bought a watch just because I've always loved the reference...I didn't worry about resale or buying something more popular on the forums. No regrets thus far...

Boaters · 23 July 2020, 10:00 PM

GMT for sure

DC116710LN · 23 July 2020, 10:03 PM

5711 hands down for me

travisb · 23 July 2020, 10:09 PM

GMT meteorite without question for me.

cts · 23 July 2020, 10:14 PM

Gmt

MOVSOONER · 23 July 2020, 10:16 PM

Easy pick for me; 5711.

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Jackie Daytona · 23 July 2020, 10:17 PM

GMT. Never liked the 5711 much.

Token74 · 23 July 2020, 10:17 PM

My favourite GMT by some distance. And I’m a fan of the GMT generally!

But...5711 for sure.

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Benzsiam · 23 July 2020, 10:18 PM

GMT meteorite looks better but 5711 is higher brand.

I thought 5711 is higher price.

Pick the one that sing to you.

GB-man · 23 July 2020, 10:38 PM

For similar money I’d go 5167A and 126710BLRO

rmlovett1 · 23 July 2020, 10:47 PM

I’m a fan of both brands but a pretty apples and oranges comparison.

The Patek IMO...has a beautiful dial, but pretty boring, as well as being fairly small and fragile.
The Rolex IMO...has a much more exciting dial, a GMT function, and a much bigger, bolder design overall, case, bezel, dial etc...

Out of your choices, I’d personally go with the Rolex.
As always, for me .... put price aside, put future value aside, and go with what will put a smile on YOUR face when you look at your wrist!

fmc000 · 23 July 2020, 10:55 PM

I'm not a big fan of the meteorite GMT because i have found it hard to read when I saw it in the metal but I don't like the 5711 at all, so GMT for me.

Ichiran · 23 July 2020, 11:11 PM

If you can get the 5711 at Rolex money, you should go for the 5711 all else equal.

KWSub · 23 July 2020, 11:17 PM

If these are approximately the same price, definitely the 5711. The GMT is beautiful, no doubt, but this wouldn’t even be close in mind.

watchwatcher · 23 July 2020, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richris1

I’m a fan of both brands but a pretty apples and oranges comparison.

The Patek IMO...has a beautiful dial, but pretty boring, as well as being fairly small and fragile.
The Rolex IMO...has a much more exciting dial, a GMT function, and a much bigger, bolder design overall, case, bezel, dial etc...

Out of your choices, I’d personally go with the Rolex.
As always, for me .... put price aside, put future value aside, and go with what will put a smile on YOUR face when you look at your wrist!

Wise words.

JRell · 23 July 2020, 11:21 PM

5711 1000%, but also consider I am one of the very few that doesn’t like the meteorite dial, at all, do not get it. I understand the dial came from somewhere else, would like to have the meteorite on my desk, but not on my arm. Just don’t like the contrast with the red and blue, the black dial looks so much better in my opinion.

Henrimontgomery · 23 July 2020, 11:31 PM

As always I suggest to be careful with any meteorite dial. Some are beautiful, some aren’t.

Calatrava r · 23 July 2020, 11:45 PM

There is not much to the 5711. Basic and entry level Patek finish. Get the Rolex a unique and neat watch in PM. Much more value for the money.

23 July 2020, 08:29 PM	#1
kans86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,340	Rolex GMT meteorite dial or Patek 5711 steel Given that price is about the same; the Rolex GMT meteorite is BNIB from 2019 and the Patek 5711 is mint from 2012, I am interested to know the preference of the Rolex forum members. Which one would you take?

23 July 2020, 08:50 PM	#3
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,758	The meteorite, not a fan of the design of the 5711. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

23 July 2020, 09:28 PM	#10
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Rolex GMT meteorite dial or Patek 5711 steel Vote for 5711. Iconic, very well made, will stay a classic for years. I love the GMT and have 2 variations, but never fell in love with the meteorite dial. Now if it was the RG CHNR, not sure I would say 5711. __________________

23 July 2020, 10:17 PM	#19
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,618	GMT. Never liked the 5711 much. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

23 July 2020, 10:17 PM	#20
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	My favourite GMT by some distance. And I’m a fan of the GMT generally! But...5711 for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

23 July 2020, 08:42 PM	#2
Aberdein "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Scotland Watch: 1982 GMT 16750Matt Posts: 530	GMT ll Meteorite without doubt. The Patek 5711 is nothing spectacular and have never understood its attraction. Reminds me of 1980's Seikos

23 July 2020, 09:00 PM	#4
-Ally- "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 593	Gmt.

23 July 2020, 09:04 PM	#5
LyingFlat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: AKL, New Zealand Watch: TT DJ41 Posts: 131	As much as I like the 5711, I fear it's popularity may be a phase. I remember it was only a few years ago ADs couldn't pay you to take them off their hands. I suspect that one day it may be the case again... As for the GMT, it is a beautiful watch. Even though WG is not rare, the dial most definitely is. It is in finite supply and one day Rolex will run out. It's a watch that I wouldn't be surprised reaches 6 figures (at auction) over the coming years, especially if you keep it BNIB.

23 July 2020, 09:13 PM	#6
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Gmt, and it’s not close. That PP reference is a dress watch masquerading as a sport watch stuck in a 1970’s body. PP and AP saw how much Rolex was doing and brought in genta to cash in on the sport watch craze. Nothing wrong with that, but AP/PP are dress watch companies at their core and if it was one of PP chronos, that’s a different story. But to me the PP you are considering is like gshock coming out with a dress watch. It’s just not in their DNA. If you want a sport watch, the GMT wins hands down and has real heritage. The PP model you are considering has no heritage.

23 July 2020, 09:15 PM	#7
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	The Rolex GMT hands down. A very unique watch.

23 July 2020, 09:15 PM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	I think you’re getting more watch with the GMT

23 July 2020, 09:17 PM	#9
GT23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 302	GMT Meteorite!!

23 July 2020, 09:43 PM	#11
BogdanS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: EUROPE Posts: 891	5711 for sure. And how’s the price equivalent for these two great watches? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 July 2020, 09:44 PM	#12
helloworldies "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: ireland Watch: 5167a Posts: 318	5711 and I really like the meteorite! It just depends: are you an introvert or extrovert?

23 July 2020, 09:56 PM	#13
Daytona2016 Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Posts: 131	I'm partial to anything Rolex, own multiple GMT's, LOVE the meteorite...but I'd have to go with the 5711 as the long-term investment piece. It's a classic that will never go out of style or demand. Value retention / appreciation will likely exceed the meteorite. THAT SAID, buy what YOU want / love. I just purchased an Everose Yacht-Master and could have picked up any number of other watches with the same money...but this was one of the first times that I bought a watch just because I've always loved the reference...I didn't worry about resale or buying something more popular on the forums. No regrets thus far...

23 July 2020, 10:00 PM	#14
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	GMT for sure

23 July 2020, 10:03 PM	#15
DC116710LN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: US Posts: 1,057	5711 hands down for me

23 July 2020, 10:09 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	GMT meteorite without question for me.

23 July 2020, 10:14 PM	#17
cts "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 888	Gmt

23 July 2020, 10:16 PM	#18
MOVSOONER "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Dallas Posts: 39	Easy pick for me; 5711. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

23 July 2020, 10:18 PM	#21
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	GMT meteorite looks better but 5711 is higher brand. I thought 5711 is higher price. Pick the one that sing to you.

23 July 2020, 10:38 PM	#22
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	For similar money I’d go 5167A and 126710BLRO __________________

23 July 2020, 10:47 PM	#23
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	I’m a fan of both brands but a pretty apples and oranges comparison. The Patek IMO...has a beautiful dial, but pretty boring, as well as being fairly small and fragile. The Rolex IMO...has a much more exciting dial, a GMT function, and a much bigger, bolder design overall, case, bezel, dial etc... Out of your choices, I’d personally go with the Rolex. As always, for me .... put price aside, put future value aside, and go with what will put a smile on YOUR face when you look at your wrist!

23 July 2020, 10:55 PM	#24
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	I'm not a big fan of the meteorite GMT because i have found it hard to read when I saw it in the metal but I don't like the 5711 at all, so GMT for me.

23 July 2020, 11:11 PM	#25
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,165	If you can get the 5711 at Rolex money, you should go for the 5711 all else equal.

23 July 2020, 11:17 PM	#26
KWSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Key West Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 272	If these are approximately the same price, definitely the 5711. The GMT is beautiful, no doubt, but this wouldn’t even be close in mind.

23 July 2020, 11:21 PM	#28
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,084	5711 1000%, but also consider I am one of the very few that doesn’t like the meteorite dial, at all, do not get it. I understand the dial came from somewhere else, would like to have the meteorite on my desk, but not on my arm. Just don’t like the contrast with the red and blue, the black dial looks so much better in my opinion.

23 July 2020, 11:31 PM	#29
Henrimontgomery "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Switzerland Watch: yourself Posts: 1,302	As always I suggest to be careful with any meteorite dial. Some are beautiful, some aren’t.

23 July 2020, 11:45 PM	#30
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,418	There is not much to the 5711. Basic and entry level Patek finish. Get the Rolex a unique and neat watch in PM. Much more value for the money.

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