5711 Hype Dissapearing

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

Yes 100% agreed with you.

I was offered a Resonance for ~$40k or $50k or something like that from WatchBox for example in 2018 or 2019.

You could definitely have built an AMAZING collecting for under ~$250k in 2019 even.

There are more options now, but your dollar does not take you nearly as far.

I could have bought a Philippe Dufour Simplicity at $35k some time ago. Let's move on.

[dchang81]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

I could have bought a Philippe Dufour Simplicity at $35k some time ago. Let's move on.

Meh that's not really the same thing. Super small brand/individual vs one that was well known in the collecting community.

[norcalgt3]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Which 5711s do you currently own?

5711A blue plus white dial variants and a 5711r.

[norcalgt3]

Good thoughts everyone and kind of aligns with my thinking. The only catalyst near term might be the new patek cubicus release. Additional headwinds as things transition to 5811 are also true. I too doubt they will release a steel 5811 due to Stern's emphasis on precious metal over steel.

[CarForHire]

I get that Patek doesn't want the Nautilus to become what they are known for but I hate the idea of only offering PM sport watches. It just defeats the purpose to me... Would be great to have but not having any SS sport models for people that actually wear and use their watches with their intended purposes has me scratching my head.