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watchtabs · 16 June 2018, 07:45 AM

Hey folks

After some frenetic, compulsive impulsive days. I made a decision. I'm keeping my 5167 vs upgrading to '64. Simply put, I would have had to put down $20k to upgrade. I rather put down $20k (plus my JLC Reverso, bye bye), towards my 5712!

So I just paid about 50% of my 5712, now waiting for it to arrive. Decided to buy from a trusted dealer. My local AD just flat out said no. So I'm gonna pay a bit of a premium. I should expect to get it anywhere from now to 90 days. To be honest, I would have waited on an AD, but none wanted to take my money. I'm not one to beg.

Anyways, I think that'd be a solid collection for me

Here's to you all who have helped me make a decision

MrPorter_008 · 16 June 2018, 08:00 AM

I think you made a great decision, early congrats!

Hramez · 16 June 2018, 09:10 AM

Makes a lot of sense

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Totoro · 16 June 2018, 09:14 AM

Great decision. I had a 5167 I bought 2nd hand. Decided to sell it and wait for a new one with my name on the papers. After that I want a 5712 as well.

It was right there but the dealer wanted me to buy a Calatrava at the same time. I didn't want to play that game.

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Peterandwatches · 16 June 2018, 09:29 AM

I agree - there's been a wave of 5164 upgrades, but I'm happy to stand pat and allocate those funds toward something else.

AK797 · 16 June 2018, 10:11 AM

Fair enough, adding the 12 is a great bit of business then.

soundserious · 16 June 2018, 12:04 PM

Great call!

watchtabs · 16 June 2018, 02:10 PM

Thanks!!

mineral · 16 June 2018, 03:12 PM

I will keep that beautiful 5167 1A anytime. They are getting harder to find

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watchtabs · 16 June 2018, 04:48 PM

Tonight has been interesting... after posting this I learned that my 5712 might have to wait longer.

JM declined coverage... I never thought this might be an issue. I have great credit, never have had a claim, never not even a car claim.

Truth is,I can afford it, but I don’t think it’s responsible to buy it if I can’t insure it. Plus I get wife “support” if it’s insured. You guys know how important that “support” is.

I need to wait for my home renovation to be finished (and all permits closed) before I can change my policy. Then I can buy it.

So an incoming might be delayed. But I’m sticking with my dealer. He’s DavidSW! He is just fantastic.

Here’s a quick photo of the render of the outdoor where I’m gonna enjoy this 5712 (and currently 5167a) when it lands.

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watchtabs · 25 June 2018, 03:35 PM

It landed

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uniqueMR · 25 June 2018, 04:01 PM

Good call

16 June 2018, 07:45 AM	#1
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	Decided to keep 5167 and get a 5712 Hey folks After some frenetic, compulsive impulsive days. I made a decision. I'm keeping my 5167 vs upgrading to '64. Simply put, I would have had to put down $20k to upgrade. I rather put down $20k (plus my JLC Reverso, bye bye), towards my 5712! So I just paid about 50% of my 5712, now waiting for it to arrive. Decided to buy from a trusted dealer. My local AD just flat out said no. So I'm gonna pay a bit of a premium. I should expect to get it anywhere from now to 90 days. To be honest, I would have waited on an AD, but none wanted to take my money. I'm not one to beg. Anyways, I think that'd be a solid collection for me Here's to you all who have helped me make a decision __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

16 June 2018, 08:00 AM	#2
MrPorter_008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California Watch: AP 15202ST Posts: 265	I think you made a great decision, early congrats! __________________ AP 15202st, PP 5167a, VC 4500v (blue dial), Rolex Daytona 116500ln (white dial), and Rolex Batgirl 126710BLNR

16 June 2018, 12:04 PM	#7
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Great call! __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

16 June 2018, 02:10 PM	#8
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	Thanks!! __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

16 June 2018, 03:12 PM	#9
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	I will keep that beautiful 5167 1A anytime. They are getting harder to find Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

16 June 2018, 09:10 AM	#3
Hramez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: planet earth Watch: Patek Philippe Posts: 210	Makes a lot of sense Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

16 June 2018, 09:14 AM	#4
Totoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: Omega PloProf Posts: 273	Great decision. I had a 5167 I bought 2nd hand. Decided to sell it and wait for a new one with my name on the papers. After that I want a 5712 as well. It was right there but the dealer wanted me to buy a Calatrava at the same time. I didn't want to play that game. Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk

16 June 2018, 09:29 AM	#5
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	I agree - there's been a wave of 5164 upgrades, but I'm happy to stand pat and allocate those funds toward something else.

16 June 2018, 10:11 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Fair enough, adding the 12 is a great bit of business then.

16 June 2018, 04:48 PM	#10
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	Decided to keep 5167 and get a 5712 Tonight has been interesting... after posting this I learned that my 5712 might have to wait longer. JM declined coverage... I never thought this might be an issue. I have great credit, never have had a claim, never not even a car claim. Truth is,I can afford it, but I don’t think it’s responsible to buy it if I can’t insure it. Plus I get wife “support” if it’s insured. You guys know how important that “support” is. I need to wait for my home renovation to be finished (and all permits closed) before I can change my policy. Then I can buy it. So an incoming might be delayed. But I’m sticking with my dealer. He’s DavidSW! He is just fantastic. Here’s a quick photo of the render of the outdoor where I’m gonna enjoy this 5712 (and currently 5167a) when it lands. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

25 June 2018, 03:35 PM	#11
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	It landed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

25 June 2018, 04:01 PM	#12
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	Good call __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

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