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Old 2 July 2014, 09:17 PM   #61
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I traded my Nautilus (albeit a 3710) for fear of scratching it. I think the Nautilus does not show scars gracefully. Pardon the recycled photo, but this is my 5296G with jeans and a polo shirt, and is my personal choice:

So much love for the 5711 and the magical blue dial, so good luck with your decision!
That is a good looking 5296. My AD has a G that he will sell me at 23% off retail. Either that or I will get a 5227.
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Old 2 July 2014, 10:00 PM   #62
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That is a good looking 5296. My AD has a G that he will sell me at 23% off retail. Either that or I will get a 5227.

If you can get the same discount on the 5227 it's a no-brainer. But that's a great price on the 5296.
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Old 3 July 2014, 02:59 AM   #63
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A little late, and dubious quality iPhone photo in artificial lighting, but FWIW: more of the strap on the 5296G (I actually took off the glossy black 'gator band I just bought!)
It does look on that strap, and definitely makes it that bit more casual.

I've actually got my name on the list for a 5711 but I haven't tried the blue yet (only the white) so we'll see when it comes, which is around about Dec!
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Old 3 July 2014, 03:17 AM   #64
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He will do a 23% on a 5227 but it's taking forever to get one in.
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Old 3 July 2014, 03:41 AM   #65
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It does look on that strap, and definitely makes it that bit more casual.



I've actually got my name on the list for a 5711 but I haven't tried the blue yet (only the white) so we'll see when it comes, which is around about Dec!

I hear the blue dial is....MAGICAL!
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Old 3 July 2014, 04:01 AM   #66
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I hear the blue dial is....MAGICAL!
That's what I heard too, I think the decision is pretty much made. Roll on dec!
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Old 16 November 2014, 06:42 AM   #67
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Got rid of the Speedy and replaced it with this:

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Old 16 November 2014, 08:00 AM   #68
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This is my collection so far:




I want one more (I think I always say that!).

I tried on a few patek models yesterday and I've ruled out the 5196g, just too slim and not versatile enough for me. I loved the 5396g but I would only get that if I traded in one of my current Pateks and I don't want to do that.

I think I've got it down to the 5296g or 5711. As much as I used to like the sector dial 5296 I'm not as keen as I was so I think it will be the original dial. I had always ruled out the 5711 as I have the 5167 and I don't want something so similar however I do like the fact that it can be dressed up or down.
Thoughts and opinions please.
Looks good as it is !
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Old 16 November 2014, 08:15 AM   #69
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Thank you but the Patek bug got me
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Old 16 November 2014, 08:22 AM   #70
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Got rid of the Speedy and replaced it with this:

Good move, congrats.
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Old 16 November 2014, 08:41 AM   #71
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Old 16 November 2014, 08:46 AM   #72
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Congrats on the 5711
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Old 16 November 2014, 09:11 AM   #73
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ap jumbo or 5711
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5711 it is , great choice!
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Old 16 November 2014, 07:58 PM   #74
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Thank you, I'm very pleased with it. Such a comfortable wear and amazing dial to gaze into.
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Old 16 November 2014, 08:09 PM   #75
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Maybe an AP?
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Old 16 November 2014, 09:29 PM   #76
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Old 16 November 2014, 09:34 PM   #77
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Old 17 November 2014, 01:01 AM   #78
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Old 17 November 2014, 01:03 AM   #79
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Updated collectiom pic is in order
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Old 17 November 2014, 01:28 AM   #80
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I will but my Aquanaut is away at the moment getting the sticking date fixed. Hopefully it'll be home again for Christmas
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Old 17 November 2014, 01:35 AM   #81
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You already have an AC, don't want Chrono, don't want rose gold and perpetual is out of budget. I guess you have little options left, I would say either a 5712/1a, 5726 or the AP 15202. I would say no to your Calatrava options.
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Old 17 November 2014, 01:42 AM   #82
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You already have an AC, don't want Chrono, don't want rose gold and perpetual is out of budget. I guess you have little options left, I would say either a 5712/1a, 5726 or the AP 15202. I would say no to your Calatrava options.
I went for the 5711, you're right the Calatrava would have been the wrong decision.
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Old 17 November 2014, 01:52 AM   #83
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Congrats! You made the right choice...such a beautiful watch.
I read this whole thread and you should feel accomplished for taking a good amount of time to research before pulling the trigger.
Enjoy it in good health!
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Old 17 November 2014, 01:56 AM   #84
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Excellent Choice and goes perfect with your collection. Also, Very cool to follow up on this thread. Waiting for Pateks to come in is not easy
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Congrats! You made the right choice...such a beautiful watch.
I read this whole thread and you should feel accomplished for taking a good amount of time to research before pulling the trigger.
Enjoy it in good health!
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Excellent Choice and goes perfect with your collection. Also, Very cool to follow up on this thread. Waiting for Pateks to come in is not easy
Thank you, I really think the wait has made it even more special.
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Old 17 November 2014, 11:36 AM   #86
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I vote 5296G because I prefer a dresswatch over a 'sports' watch, can't go wrong with either though.
Well don't know why but I could have bet my left eye on that Bas

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Old 17 November 2014, 11:38 AM   #87
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Huge congrats you really made the right choice, and I really mean it 100%

And yes the wait always makes it more special, that's sure...

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Old 31 December 2014, 09:10 PM   #88
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The sticking date on my Aquanaut is fixed and its finally back to the family fold. To celebrate, a very poor photograph:

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Old 31 December 2014, 10:28 PM   #89
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Great collection! I'm glad your problem is fixed!
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Old 31 December 2014, 11:21 PM   #90
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Congrats.
Very similar collections of 5

Swapping out Patek complications and
My Exp II Polar is absent from shot. (Vs your Pepsi)

Very interesting to be on such a similar road:)
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