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bh_horology · 23 December 2014, 04:56 AM

Trying to decide between these three Nautilus models and wanted to ask the opinion of the forum. There is no big gap in my current collection, so this is not expected to fill any particular need smile My criteria is that the watch needs to be a good collectible, highly desirable in the marketplace, and one that can hold its charm/value over time. Something that can be worn and not just stored in a vault. The 5980R is definitely more formal and dressier than the other two and I loved the gold/brown combo. The 5726 was very clean. The blue on the 5712 is gorgeous.
Just for reference I have a 5146G (annual calendar) and an 5167A from PP. Also have a AP Dual time - steel bracelet with black dial.
Appreciate your views....

subtona · 23 December 2014, 04:58 AM

5711 or 5712

HL65 · 23 December 2014, 05:43 AM

5980r

kilyung · 23 December 2014, 05:55 AM

5980r but no wrong answer here.

scrappy · 23 December 2014, 06:03 AM

5980 but /1r

goog53 · 23 December 2014, 06:37 AM

5711 or 5980R

Fiery · 23 December 2014, 06:58 AM

My first thought was 5726, but I can see you've already got an AC. So, in order to make your collection more diverse, I'd go for 5990. I know it's not on your list, but IMHO it would be a great addition. Alternative choice: 5980.

texex91 · 23 December 2014, 07:01 AM

5980 (you pick the flavor).

But then again, 5990 is also an option...just saying.

Sam Philip · 23 December 2014, 07:03 AM

5980r

Soly20 · 23 December 2014, 07:33 AM

5980 r

el1125 · 23 December 2014, 07:41 AM

5980r no contest

AK797 · 23 December 2014, 08:33 AM

5980r or 1r.

bh_horology · 23 December 2014, 08:53 AM

Somehow the asymmetrical design on the 5712 throws me off. The seconds dial being a different size than the date circle. The cut off marker for 8 and then no corresponding marker for 4.
Not sure if this will bother me long term or not..

I do like the blue dial color and the fact that 5712 is true to the sporty nature of the Nautilus line.

As someone noted the 5726 1A is the same complication as my 5146.

I do like the 5990, but haven't seen it in person and not sure how long the wait is going to be for one.

Racerdj · 23 December 2014, 12:29 PM

5980r

7sins · 23 December 2014, 02:09 PM

5980R NO contest. Followed by the 5726 (future purchase for me). The 5712 dial just doesn't do it for me.

carsebnic · 23 December 2014, 02:34 PM

While I really like the 5712 I have to go with the 5980r here. The combination of the warm brown/copper looking dial along with the Rose gold just works so well together. Looking forward to pics of whatever piece you decide on!

-Carlos

mps354 · 23 December 2014, 02:39 PM

5980r!

GB-man · 23 December 2014, 02:59 PM

If money is not a factor 5980r...5712...5711
If money is a factor 5711...5712...5980r

no help from me lol they are all splendid

MrJ320 · 23 December 2014, 06:25 PM

5980R since you already have a SS aquanaut and an AC complication.

bh_horology · 24 December 2014, 08:45 AM

Thanks for the input guys. Seems like 5980R is the winner. Will post when I close the deal. It is crazy how my budget has increased to somehow justify the spend :-)

benlee · 24 December 2014, 09:11 AM

Assuming budget is no issue, 5980R obviously, provided you are comfortable with the size and the top-heaviness of this watch. It's just magnificent.

bh_horology · 24 December 2014, 05:58 PM

What about the 5960R? I found one that is previously owned - still more $ than a new 5980R, but seems like more watch for the money - chrono+AC. Thoughts?

JLC71 · 25 December 2014, 05:38 AM

Definitely 5980R if budget permits. It's a stunner in real life - the pictures don't really show the true beauty of the watch.

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Royalex · 26 December 2014, 02:11 AM

5980r, i love color of gold.

lapince · 26 December 2014, 04:20 AM

I love the 5980's where the chrono sub dial is the same color as the dial, I like less when it's a different color, but still a very cool watch, but my choice would be 5712, 5726 and 5980, but no wrong answer here, all are great

23 December 2014, 04:56 AM	#1
bh_horology "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 119	Help deciding - 5980R, 5726 1A, 5712 1A Trying to decide between these three Nautilus models and wanted to ask the opinion of the forum. There is no big gap in my current collection, so this is not expected to fill any particular need smile My criteria is that the watch needs to be a good collectible, highly desirable in the marketplace, and one that can hold its charm/value over time. Something that can be worn and not just stored in a vault. The 5980R is definitely more formal and dressier than the other two and I loved the gold/brown combo. The 5726 was very clean. The blue on the 5712 is gorgeous. Just for reference I have a 5146G (annual calendar) and an 5167A from PP. Also have a AP Dual time - steel bracelet with black dial. Appreciate your views....

23 December 2014, 05:43 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,899	5980r __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 December 2014, 06:58 AM	#7
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	My first thought was 5726, but I can see you've already got an AC. So, in order to make your collection more diverse, I'd go for 5990. I know it's not on your list, but IMHO it would be a great addition. Alternative choice: 5980. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

23 December 2014, 08:53 AM	#13
bh_horology "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 119	5712/5726 Somehow the asymmetrical design on the 5712 throws me off. The seconds dial being a different size than the date circle. The cut off marker for 8 and then no corresponding marker for 4. Not sure if this will bother me long term or not.. I do like the blue dial color and the fact that 5712 is true to the sporty nature of the Nautilus line. As someone noted the 5726 1A is the same complication as my 5146. I do like the 5990, but haven't seen it in person and not sure how long the wait is going to be for one.

23 December 2014, 12:29 PM	#14
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	5980r __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

23 December 2014, 04:58 AM	#2
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,340	5711 or 5712

23 December 2014, 05:55 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,927	5980r but no wrong answer here.

23 December 2014, 06:03 AM	#5
scrappy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 623	5980 but /1r

23 December 2014, 06:37 AM	#6
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,073	5711 or 5980R

23 December 2014, 07:01 AM	#8
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	5980 (you pick the flavor). But then again, 5990 is also an option...just saying.

23 December 2014, 07:03 AM	#9
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	5980r

23 December 2014, 07:33 AM	#10
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	5980 r

23 December 2014, 07:41 AM	#11
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	5980r no contest

23 December 2014, 08:33 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,363	5980r or 1r.

23 December 2014, 02:09 PM	#15
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,541	5980R NO contest. Followed by the 5726 (future purchase for me). The 5712 dial just doesn't do it for me. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

23 December 2014, 02:34 PM	#16
carsebnic "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Coast Posts: 533	While I really like the 5712 I have to go with the 5980r here. The combination of the warm brown/copper looking dial along with the Rose gold just works so well together. Looking forward to pics of whatever piece you decide on! -Carlos

23 December 2014, 02:39 PM	#17
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,075	5980r!

23 December 2014, 02:59 PM	#18
GB-man 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,219	If money is not a factor 5980r...5712...5711 If money is a factor 5711...5712...5980r no help from me lol they are all splendid

23 December 2014, 06:25 PM	#19
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	5980R since you already have a SS aquanaut and an AC complication.

24 December 2014, 08:45 AM	#20
bh_horology "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 119	Thanks for the input guys. Seems like 5980R is the winner. Will post when I close the deal. It is crazy how my budget has increased to somehow justify the spend :-)

24 December 2014, 09:11 AM	#21
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Assuming budget is no issue, 5980R obviously, provided you are comfortable with the size and the top-heaviness of this watch. It's just magnificent.

24 December 2014, 05:58 PM	#22
bh_horology "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 119	What about the 5960R? I found one that is previously owned - still more $ than a new 5980R, but seems like more watch for the money - chrono+AC. Thoughts?

25 December 2014, 05:38 AM	#23
JLC71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New York Posts: 83	Definitely 5980R if budget permits. It's a stunner in real life - the pictures don't really show the true beauty of the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 December 2014, 02:11 AM	#24
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	5980r, i love color of gold.

26 December 2014, 04:20 AM	#25
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I love the 5980's where the chrono sub dial is the same color as the dial, I like less when it's a different color, but still a very cool watch, but my choice would be 5712, 5726 and 5980, but no wrong answer here, all are great

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