5811G or 5740G

[AvGeek]

Originally Posted by mwireless

I have to retract my previous statements and eat my words. Boy was I wrong about this. I recently tried on both of these pieces and the 5811G is a huge disappointment (atleast for me). Not only is it uncomfortable at the 41mm size but for some reason it's just dead looking even with the new "bluer" dial. I tried it on and it was heavy, bulky and looked like it had no life to it. Sure some pictures show glimpses of a better blue but those are just glimpses. After trying it on I realized the 5711 was just the better option between the two just wish they had a better more vibrant blue dial.

Enter the 5740g. I used to think it looked cluttered but it's just right, the blue dial on it is quite possibly the best that Patek has created. It looks amazing from almost all angles. It fits just right at the 40mm size and it is super comfy all around. Oh and yes it is an amazing complication inside of a nautilus! (Stating the obvious here lol)

So yes again, I have to eat my previous words and after having tried them both on, the 5740g is the clear winner between the two. Congrats on making the right decision between the two. I'm getting a 5740g for myself very soon and will share pics once it arrives.

I haven't tried the 5811g, but there is something really special about the 5740. My only gripe is the need to have it in the winder, though that's all PC's.