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.

[Tonski74]

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 could only make my decision when I tried both of the watches on. You really can’t decide by looking at photos! I am extremely pleased with my choice:)
Looking forward to pictures of your incoming 5740!


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[Tonski74]

Originally Posted by AvGeek

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.

One solution to the winder is wear it often! If you are a few days out of sync you can simply wind it forward in a few seconds


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[randy van]

Nice collections

[mwireless]

Originally Posted by Tonski74

I could only make my decision when I tried both of the watches on. You really can’t decide by looking at photos! I am extremely pleased with my choice:)
Looking forward to pictures of your incoming 5740!


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My newest addition. The 5740g. No watch winder yet so just wearing it everyday to keep it accurate lol

[Tonski74]

Originally Posted by mwireless

My newest addition. The 5740g. No watch winder yet so just wearing it everyday to keep it accurate lol

Stunning photo!


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[StylinProfilin]

Originally Posted by mwireless

My newest addition. The 5740g. No watch winder yet so just wearing it everyday to keep it accurate lol

5740 is the ultimate watch and this photo is spectacular.

[mwireless]

Originally Posted by StylinProfilin

5740 is the ultimate watch and this photo is spectacular.

Agreed! And thank you for the kind words!

[mwireless]

Originally Posted by Tonski74

Stunning photo!


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Thank you man! This 5811 vs 5470 thread was more helpful than you know! Now it's on to a decision between a 5968a and a 5167r with Tiffany stamp. One or the other or get both. Decisions decisions lol. Not to mention the desire to get the 5270p with salmon dial as well. Maybe I should create a new thread for that?