Daft idea? 3 S/S Rolex for 1 PP 5711 White?

[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by AK797

No 5711 blue was a grand or two below retail lightly used a few years ago and white was even more so, so they were not as stout as the Daytona historically but have been at the vanguard of this new booming market for selected models, and the white has been swept up in it and is now often regarded as just as popular as the blue dial so no stigma anymore at all for the old garage door.

I think this new market will be the new norm so I think both models are safe-ish bets, don't think economics will really affect these ultra-Veblen goods in this social media age now.

Ok..I wasn't a fan of that watch so I didn't really pay attention to it.

I guess it comes down to if the OP really wants one...

[Loevhagen]

Winding the 5711 is like winding a watch full of grit / sand. It's horrible. It doesn't hack. But it looks nice....

[Sam Philip]

Originally Posted by harvey

Can I ask what is rrp for a blue 5711 please?

MSRP is £ 22820, blue commands a higher premium in the grey market than white even though MSRP is the same for both

[rolexpatek363]

I might do it for a 5712 w/ blue dial, but not for a 5711 - it's just too plain for my tastes.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Worst possible time to buy a 5711 unless you get it at MSRP.

exactly... BIG FAT NO!!!!!

[MonsterSS]

nope, dont do it

[Sam Philip]

It seems like a good trade if you had paid retail for the Daytona, LV, the Sea Dweller Red and you are getting a BNIB 5711 white. However it would be expensive to replace the Daytona and the LV if you regret selling those. I have a 5711 and I find it fragile compared to my Daytona and LV.

I would wait for your AD to deliver a 5711

[Cru Jones]

[KarlFr]

I sold my blue 5711 for just one old Rolex and haven’t regretted it one second



To get this

[Muxi]

What about your son?

[harvey]

Originally Posted by Sam Philip

MSRP is £ 22820, blue commands a higher premium in the grey market than white even though MSRP is the same for both

Thank you Sam.

[DGB]

Don’t do it.
Your 3 Rolexes are very nice,

As much as the PP is an icon, it would not worth your 3 watches, and certainly not the one dedicated to your sun.

[Nikrnic]

I know Patek prices are off the charts like some Rolex but that doesn't sound like a good idea to me.

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[Jp28]

That trade is really not worth IMO. Not even close.
I had a 5712 but it did not stay long. A lot of forum hype that makes you think you want one, but the reality was ‘meh’ never mind the price point. Sonia got traded out fairly quickly.

[ccaballero]

Originally Posted by samson66

Not just no, but HELL NO

One top of the insanity of trading 3 for 1, those are 3 FANTASTIC Rolexes you are thinking of trading. No freaking way!

Exactly this. The three you are suggesting trading are classic pieces. I wouldn't trade the two 50th anniversary references (Sub and SD) for the Patek.

[HogwldFLTR]

I'd say "No, don't trade" and "Yes, you're mad; it's a daft idea."

[HL65]

Originally Posted by harvey

Can I ask what is rrp for a blue 5711 please?

$29,800 USD after recent price increase.

[handsfull]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Worst possible time to buy a 5711 unless you get it at MSRP.

100% correct

[Rashid.bk]

No....and sacrifice what you said is for your son. No, and the white one at that. It's not even the hot sister.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Winding the 5711 is like winding a watch full of grit / sand. It's horrible. It doesn't hack. But it looks nice....

These are ridiculous compromises at this price. The blue is plain gorgeous but I can't get over how Patek makes the die hard wis techy overlook these ((imo) faults.

[jrs146]

I think it all depends on what you have in your collection. A 3:1 trade leaves a lot of opportunity for regret which I think is the hardest part. I let go of a few pieces when I bought my 5712 which was not easy to do. But I was very heavy in Rolex sport models and still have enough left in the collection that I don’t miss the ones I said goodbye to that much.


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[faz]

I said 'yes', simply based on the total values of your current SS rolexes compared to a $45k+ price of a 5711 (google search).

However,
I have not gained the maturity in WIS knowledge (yet) to appreciate Patek like others seem to do. Purely based on aesthetics and looks, I am still not a fan of Patek. In fact, when I go to the local AD that has Pateks as well as other brands, dollar for dollar I am more drawn to ALS offerings than Patek equivalents (in their dress watch).

My wife likes the rose gold Aquanaut and perhaps someday we will get it for her, but I have seen it in the wild, worn by a neighbor's wife (as she was walking her dog as we chatted a bit) but even in person didn't look like a $35k+ watch to me (but that was the attraction for the neighbor's wife, an under the radar watch.)

So would 'I' do it? No.
Should you do it based on current pricing out there? seems to be a yes.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Winding the 5711 is like winding a watch full of grit / sand. It's horrible. It doesn't hack. But it looks nice....

[Urosfan]

No way I’d would stand pat


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[harvey]

Originally Posted by HL65

$29,800 USD after recent price increase.

Thank you Ken.


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[watchmework]

No way. For a bunch of reasons, one of which is you bought the SD43 for your son. I’d stay put.

[Timelover]

I would do it in a heartbeat

[Bladeshot]

My suggestion: don’t. I have traded 2 for one to get a PM Rolex and that did not last. Is one watch enough for you? I imagine you will be left with more than one, but it’s something to consider if that’s the case. If you are like me, one watch is not enough and once the shine wears off your eye will find another. Agree it’s a bubble and quite a bad time to chase that piece. Save the SD for your boy. Hold tight and save$. I did. Now I have several to choose from, including the PM I originally wanted.


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[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Worst possible time to buy a 5711 unless you get it at MSRP.

Originally Posted by tyler1980

how are you sourcing the 5711? I wouldn't buy it on the secondary market under any circumstances. If you can source it from an AD then yes, but my assumption is this isnt the avenue you are using.

Yep.

[yannis]

Daft idea indeed my friend! No.