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jerryguo · 4 August 2018, 11:38 AM

Sorry if this has been discussed before but I have a dilemma: I’ve been wanting a 5712a for a long time but wasn’t able to source one at retail, now my AD has a 5712g available. Should I pay the premium for 5712a in grey market or settle for 5712g which is available for purchase at retail right now? I can see myself wearing 5712g but wonduring if any of you have faced the same dilemma before? For those of you who have 5712g, have you ever regretted the purchase?

thomaspp · 4 August 2018, 11:41 AM

Acier

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JorgeCCW · 4 August 2018, 11:43 AM

5712/1a
If you want a 5712 on PM go R not G

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rebel_1 · 4 August 2018, 12:31 PM

I have the 5712r. I love the RG version more than the SS. The WG version just doesn’t attract me. I liked the weight but not the finish. TBO though, I think my skin tone is more geared to YG & RG. I have a WG Pepsi GMT and OF Daytona. I love those pieces but the 5712r wins in this scenario.

Solicitor · 4 August 2018, 04:25 PM

between the two, I'll pay premium over the SS... or premium over the R but not the G even at a discount.

Or... buy what you want! Never compromise on your choice bec of its price or availability. I've been there and done that.

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mineral · 4 August 2018, 05:25 PM

Definitely the ss for nautilus.

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Helmi · 4 August 2018, 05:48 PM

The G is a love or hate affair. I personally love it but it is more dressy watch. Very different from the ss on bracelet. My ultimate choice would be the ss on bracelet but @retail. I refuse to pay premium.

Sonzy · 4 August 2018, 05:50 PM

I’ll go for the R then SS, but not the G.

ap1 · 4 August 2018, 08:27 PM

A

1William · 4 August 2018, 09:08 PM

Get the watch you really want even if you must pay a little more for it. In the end you will enjoy the watch and not be thinking about something else.

goog53 · 4 August 2018, 09:11 PM

A Nautilus on a strap is not a Naut. Go SS!

AK797 · 4 August 2018, 09:14 PM

Don't really like the G so I'd pay up for the A.

Sam Philip · 4 August 2018, 10:05 PM

I would wait for the 5712A, it appears more 5712As are becoming available lately.

daytonaTBR · 4 August 2018, 11:12 PM

A for sure

jerryguo · 5 August 2018, 02:30 AM

Thanks all for the great input. I’ve decided pass on the 5712G

henry333 · 6 August 2018, 06:01 PM

I say get the one you like... why settle when you can get what you want or else you will always think about the one you wanted.
It's not a can of soda

pam66 · 6 August 2018, 06:42 PM

when i got the 5712R i was also offered the G and i need to stress that it was a tight decision. the G looked very good on the wrist as well, understated but refined. it is surely underrated here. i did buy the R back then.....meanwile it is gone since i did not get along with the buckle/straps combos. all in all the A is the winner of the trio for me. i will pick up mine in two weeks time, it will then compete for wrist time with the 5980AR and the 5711R:::)))

Xelorpepsi · 6 August 2018, 07:52 PM

As some members already told you, go for the one that makes you happy when you wear it. Obviously, if you are planning to flip it quickly you would be better off acquiring the SS, but that's a different story. The SS is beautiful but ridiculously expensive, so I would go for the R.

Fat_ninja · 6 August 2018, 07:59 PM

One of the best things about the nautilus is the integrated bracelet. I couldnt get myself to buy a 5712g. I would try to aource another variant vs get the G.

The 5711R would be my go to at that price level if you couldnt source SS model.

uniqueMR · 7 August 2018, 01:07 AM

5712a

henry333 · 7 August 2018, 05:05 AM

How long is the wait time for 5712a at a ad.

Sam Philip · 7 August 2018, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henry333

How long is the wait time for 5712a at a ad.

It depends on the AD, location and most importantly the relationship with the AD. It appears 5712As are becoming available.

KBM · 7 August 2018, 06:01 AM

It prices were very close it would be a tough call.

tng11 · 7 August 2018, 06:12 AM

In this case, wait for the 1A. The G is a terrible consolation prize if your heart wants the 1A - the Nautilus belongs on a bracelet and the washed out grey dial doesn't hold a candle to the multifaceted blue dial of the SS. There's a reason why the G is one of the easiest to obtain Nautilus references out there.

Vivalas · 7 August 2018, 07:13 AM

A for me, but go for it if you think it would be a keeper.

4 August 2018, 11:38 AM	#1
jerryguo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, PP, Lange Posts: 1,024	Buy 5712a at premium or 5712g at retail? Sorry if this has been discussed before but I have a dilemma: I’ve been wanting a 5712a for a long time but wasn’t able to source one at retail, now my AD has a 5712g available. Should I pay the premium for 5712a in grey market or settle for 5712g which is available for purchase at retail right now? I can see myself wearing 5712g but wonduring if any of you have faced the same dilemma before? For those of you who have 5712g, have you ever regretted the purchase?

4 August 2018, 11:41 AM	#2
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Buy 5712a at premium or 5712g at retail? Acier Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

4 August 2018, 11:43 AM	#3
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,707	5712/1a If you want a 5712 on PM go R not G Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

4 August 2018, 12:31 PM	#4
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I have the 5712r. I love the RG version more than the SS. The WG version just doesn’t attract me. I liked the weight but not the finish. TBO though, I think my skin tone is more geared to YG & RG. I have a WG Pepsi GMT and OF Daytona. I love those pieces but the 5712r wins in this scenario. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

4 August 2018, 05:25 PM	#6
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Definitely the ss for nautilus. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

4 August 2018, 04:25 PM	#5
Solicitor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Asia Posts: 317	between the two, I'll pay premium over the SS... or premium over the R but not the G even at a discount. Or... buy what you want! Never compromise on your choice bec of its price or availability. I've been there and done that. Sent from my SM-N9208 using Tapatalk

4 August 2018, 05:48 PM	#7
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	The G is a love or hate affair. I personally love it but it is more dressy watch. Very different from the ss on bracelet. My ultimate choice would be the ss on bracelet but @retail. I refuse to pay premium.

4 August 2018, 05:50 PM	#8
Sonzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Egypt Watch: PP/Breguet/IWC/Rlx Posts: 378	I’ll go for the R then SS, but not the G. __________________ Patek Philippe: 5712, 5146P Breguet: Marine GMT. IWC: Big Pilot “Le Petite Prince” Limited, Portugieser Chrono. Rolex: GMT Master II Batman.

4 August 2018, 08:27 PM	#9
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,509	A

4 August 2018, 09:08 PM	#10
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,580	Get the watch you really want even if you must pay a little more for it. In the end you will enjoy the watch and not be thinking about something else.

4 August 2018, 09:11 PM	#11
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,075	A Nautilus on a strap is not a Naut. Go SS! __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

4 August 2018, 09:14 PM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Don't really like the G so I'd pay up for the A.

4 August 2018, 10:05 PM	#13
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	I would wait for the 5712A, it appears more 5712As are becoming available lately.

4 August 2018, 11:12 PM	#14
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	A for sure

5 August 2018, 02:30 AM	#15
jerryguo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, PP, Lange Posts: 1,024	Thanks all for the great input. I’ve decided pass on the 5712G

6 August 2018, 06:01 PM	#16
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	I say get the one you like... why settle when you can get what you want or else you will always think about the one you wanted. It's not a can of soda

6 August 2018, 06:42 PM	#17
pam66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: cambridge Posts: 2,340	when i got the 5712R i was also offered the G and i need to stress that it was a tight decision. the G looked very good on the wrist as well, understated but refined. it is surely underrated here. i did buy the R back then.....meanwile it is gone since i did not get along with the buckle/straps combos. all in all the A is the winner of the trio for me. i will pick up mine in two weeks time, it will then compete for wrist time with the 5980AR and the 5711R:::)))

6 August 2018, 07:52 PM	#18
Xelorpepsi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK Posts: 310	As some members already told you, go for the one that makes you happy when you wear it. Obviously, if you are planning to flip it quickly you would be better off acquiring the SS, but that's a different story. The SS is beautiful but ridiculously expensive, so I would go for the R.

6 August 2018, 07:59 PM	#19
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	One of the best things about the nautilus is the integrated bracelet. I couldnt get myself to buy a 5712g. I would try to aource another variant vs get the G. The 5711R would be my go to at that price level if you couldnt source SS model.

7 August 2018, 01:07 AM	#20
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	5712a __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

7 August 2018, 05:05 AM	#21
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	How long is the wait time for 5712a at a ad.

7 August 2018, 06:01 AM	#23
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	It prices were very close it would be a tough call.

7 August 2018, 06:12 AM	#24
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,634	In this case, wait for the 1A. The G is a terrible consolation prize if your heart wants the 1A - the Nautilus belongs on a bracelet and the washed out grey dial doesn't hold a candle to the multifaceted blue dial of the SS. There's a reason why the G is one of the easiest to obtain Nautilus references out there.

7 August 2018, 07:13 AM	#25
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,644	A for me, but go for it if you think it would be a keeper.

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