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Toffeeman · 2 November 2019, 12:47 AM

Need advice on combo

I have been offered by AD on the possible choices:

Option A - 5524r + 5980a or

Option B - 5235r + 5164a

Option A is attractive to me as both are fairly iconic pieces. However, 5524r may be a hurdle as I prefer low key white gold or SS for travel timepieces as they are less flashy.

Option B is good as 5164a fits into my requirement well. 5235 however is less popular but I must say is a unique piece given the regulator dial.

Would like the hear the views of everyone here.

BTW, I currently have a 5146g, Omega DSOM nd a VC Traditionelle

Mr Naultilus · 2 November 2019, 01:18 AM

Could you not ask for a 5524g instead of the r ?

jon_jon · 2 November 2019, 01:53 AM

Is the 5980/1A pre-owned or is the AD offering a 5980/1AR or 5980/1R? 5980/1A has been discontinued ~ 5years.

Unless you are getting the 5980/1A, option A is heavy on RG. And as you mentioned, you prefer WG.

AK797 · 2 November 2019, 02:11 AM

5524g plus 5164 if you can get it. 5980a - which colour dial?

Pim · 2 November 2019, 05:00 AM

Option A, I just cannot get over the 5235r

Toffeeman · 2 November 2019, 06:45 AM

Apologies option 1 is 5968a not 5980.

Mr Naultilus · 2 November 2019, 06:50 AM

Still option 1 ,but I'd try and change the r for a 5524g still

Fat_ninja · 2 November 2019, 07:08 AM

Option 1

ap1 · 2 November 2019, 07:47 AM

One

nyc2la · 2 November 2019, 08:15 AM

1, but try to get the 5524g instead of the r.

timepieceluvr · 2 November 2019, 08:19 AM

Numero Uno

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gcsk76 · 2 November 2019, 09:09 AM

I would choose Option A

toucan · 2 November 2019, 09:26 AM

No brainer option 1 .
Get that 5968!

yoast · 2 November 2019, 10:02 AM

option 1

007time · 2 November 2019, 10:19 AM

All in on option 1

Ichiran · 2 November 2019, 11:03 AM

Option A of course. Good luck.

PJ S · 2 November 2019, 11:27 AM

Option B
By your own admission, the 5164 makes more sense than the 5524, and the 5235 makes a good contrast against the somewhat sombre and lower-key Aquanaut.

JorgeCCW · 2 November 2019, 11:57 AM

A

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jon_jon · 2 November 2019, 01:24 PM

Ultimately it is a question of which do you like better - the 5164A or the 5968A?

The 5164A is a practical travel time you can use if you travel a lot. As for the 5968A, it is an interesting piece, but do you like it? Have you seen either in person?

As for the 5524R vs 5235R, it is a toss up, although like you said, the 5235 is a different watch with a special movement made specifically for the regulator.

2 November 2019, 12:47 AM	#1
Toffeeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: PP 5164A Posts: 214	Which combo - Need advice Need advice on combo I have been offered by AD on the possible choices: Option A - 5524r + 5980a or Option B - 5235r + 5164a Option A is attractive to me as both are fairly iconic pieces. However, 5524r may be a hurdle as I prefer low key white gold or SS for travel timepieces as they are less flashy. Option B is good as 5164a fits into my requirement well. 5235 however is less popular but I must say is a unique piece given the regulator dial. Would like the hear the views of everyone here. BTW, I currently have a 5146g, Omega DSOM nd a VC Traditionelle

2 November 2019, 08:15 AM	#10
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,414	1, but try to get the 5524g instead of the r. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

2 November 2019, 10:02 AM	#14
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,287	option 1 __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

2 November 2019, 11:57 AM	#18
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,707	A Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

2 November 2019, 01:18 AM	#2
Mr Naultilus Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: uk Posts: 435	Could you not ask for a 5524g instead of the r ?

2 November 2019, 01:53 AM	#3
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,350	Is the 5980/1A pre-owned or is the AD offering a 5980/1AR or 5980/1R? 5980/1A has been discontinued ~ 5years. Unless you are getting the 5980/1A, option A is heavy on RG. And as you mentioned, you prefer WG.

2 November 2019, 02:11 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	5524g plus 5164 if you can get it. 5980a - which colour dial?

2 November 2019, 05:00 AM	#5
Pim Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Netherlands Posts: 515	Option A, I just cannot get over the 5235r

2 November 2019, 06:45 AM	#6
Toffeeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: PP 5164A Posts: 214	Apologies option 1 is 5968a not 5980.

2 November 2019, 06:50 AM	#7
Mr Naultilus Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: uk Posts: 435	Still option 1 ,but I'd try and change the r for a 5524g still

2 November 2019, 07:08 AM	#8
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Option 1

2 November 2019, 07:47 AM	#9
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,513	One

2 November 2019, 08:19 AM	#11
timepieceluvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,963	Numero Uno Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 November 2019, 09:09 AM	#12
gcsk76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: UK Posts: 89	I would choose Option A

2 November 2019, 09:26 AM	#13
toucan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 5970 Posts: 1,980	No brainer option 1 . Get that 5968!

2 November 2019, 10:19 AM	#15
007time Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: LA, CA Posts: 51	All in on option 1

2 November 2019, 11:03 AM	#16
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,145	Option A of course. Good luck.

2 November 2019, 11:27 AM	#17
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Option B By your own admission, the 5164 makes more sense than the 5524, and the 5235 makes a good contrast against the somewhat sombre and lower-key Aquanaut.

2 November 2019, 01:24 PM	#19
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,350	Ultimately it is a question of which do you like better - the 5164A or the 5968A? The 5164A is a practical travel time you can use if you travel a lot. As for the 5968A, it is an interesting piece, but do you like it? Have you seen either in person? As for the 5524R vs 5235R, it is a toss up, although like you said, the 5235 is a different watch with a special movement made specifically for the regulator.

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