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bigd5506 · 3 November 2019, 06:22 AM

Hey everyone,

I've been on the list for a 5712 and should get it before the end of the year, fingers crossed! My AD offered me a 5990 now. Should I wait on the 5172 or get the 5990?? Help!

DC

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levelero · 3 November 2019, 06:25 AM

5712 all way

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martinr · 3 November 2019, 06:32 AM

5990. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

levelero · 3 November 2019, 06:33 AM

Well. 5712 if WILL arrive 100%. If not, 5990 is a very good deal, of course

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GeraldGentaFan · 3 November 2019, 06:36 AM

5712 is more versatile, both sporty and dressy. 5990 is more of a pure sport watch. Wears very different from the 5712. If you want the 5712, the 5990 won’t do.

Reign · 3 November 2019, 06:36 AM

5990 and don’t look back. Besides the pusher it’s way more balanced IMO

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AK797 · 3 November 2019, 06:47 AM

If you are being offered a hot 5990 now then I think the 5712 is a safe bet so I'd wait for that one.

mongrelnomoad · 3 November 2019, 07:01 AM

5712. As with the 5164, the 5990 is just too thick.

Fat_ninja · 3 November 2019, 07:03 AM

personally I’d buy it

ts3 · 3 November 2019, 07:31 AM

Assuming your AD is trustworthy you have the free option to decide between the two - congrats on that - and it sounds as if you haven't seen either in the metal?! On that basis my two cents are as follows...

1) I prefer the 5712 by a mile but only you can find out which one you prefer. I agree w the others that the 5712 and the 5990 are very different and accordingly tend to appeal to different people. The fact that you got on the wait list for the 5712 in the first place suggests that you'll prob still like that one better.

2) Just to be sure I'd try to see both pieces in the metal. If that's not possible near you a daytrip to NYC would be time and money well spent in my book. If that is too much of a hassle I would at least ask the AD to let you see whichever comes in first and decide on that basis. Having seen one is better than none when making the decision.

rolex_addict · 3 November 2019, 07:31 AM

5990

bigd5506 · 3 November 2019, 08:08 AM

Any 5990 owners have some wrist shot worth sharing? I am really curious how tall it wears

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Joshlmill · 3 November 2019, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bigd5506

Any 5990 owners have some wrist shot worth sharing? I am really curious how tall it wears

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Joshlmill · 3 November 2019, 09:17 AM

I thought this may help with comparing to how they were on my wrist to the 5522 and 5164. I actually sought out the 5990 because it is not so small. A 5711 on me I thought looked way to thin and dainty. Sorry it doesn’t show the thickness too well but until I get it back from service I don’t have any more pics

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erics · 3 November 2019, 09:22 AM

5990 fat bird
5712 fit bird

bluebeamer · 3 November 2019, 09:30 AM

5712 or 5726

the 5990 is really really thick!

timepieceluvr · 3 November 2019, 09:53 AM

I’m sure the 5990 is thicker than the 5712 but I don’t find it to be “too thick” or “huge”. Here are some pics next to a Royal Oak and a GMT Rolex for comparison.

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Fat_ninja · 3 November 2019, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by timepieceluvr

I’m sure the 5990 is thicker than the 5712 but I don’t find it to be “too thick” or “huge”. Here are some pics next to a Royal Oak and a GMT Rolex for comparison.

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Like I’ve been saying the nautilus Rolex made

Fat_ninja · 3 November 2019, 09:57 AM

Fat_ninja · 3 November 2019, 09:58 AM

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locutus49 · 3 November 2019, 09:58 AM

The Hamilton Field watch does nothing for me. 5712 or 5164

timepieceluvr · 3 November 2019, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Like I’ve been saying the nautilus Rolex made

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JR16 · 3 November 2019, 10:00 AM

The proportions are so different that to me these are two diff watches . If it’s an either or, get which one you like better . Of course this is assuming you are certain the 5712 is within your reach. I own the 12, and it’s amazing.

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whuang29 · 3 November 2019, 11:09 AM

I too was in the same position. I am on the list for 5980. AD offered 5712. Took it. Loved it but still waiting on the 5980

Humble michael · 3 November 2019, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigd5506

Hey everyone,

I've been on the list for a 5712 and should get it before the end of the year, fingers crossed! My AD offered me a 5990 now. Should I wait on the 5172 or get the 5990?? Help!

DC

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I will say to you what all said to me, “you have to get the 5990” I bought it 6mos ago and am delighted with it. You won’t be sorry .:-))

Humble michael · 3 November 2019, 11:43 AM

I get many complements on 5990 - I thought it might be too thick b/c I wear my 5711 SS most often. But when I got the 5990,I found it to be great even though I have a small wrist. Then I got a 5711 R and love it but 5990 gets more wrist time- and I love the thin- ness of the 5711 ! Ha! :-))

Helmi · 3 November 2019, 04:56 PM

Both great watches but 5712 wins for me. Mainly due to thickness and dial color. On complications level, the 5990 wins hands down, that travel time function is a winner. Movement-wise, the 5712 gets the edge with the micro rotor movement IMHO. Can't go wrong with either.

JCC296 · 3 November 2019, 06:39 PM

5712 for me

Token74 · 3 November 2019, 06:45 PM

Very similar to the Daytona.

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Carlazzo · 3 November 2019, 06:50 PM

5990 for me.

3 November 2019, 06:22 AM	#1
bigd5506 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Dana Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Nautilus 5712 Posts: 301	5990 or 5712 Hey everyone, I've been on the list for a 5712 and should get it before the end of the year, fingers crossed! My AD offered me a 5990 now. Should I wait on the 5172 or get the 5990?? Help! DC Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

3 November 2019, 09:53 AM	#17
timepieceluvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,963	5990 or 5712 I’m sure the 5990 is thicker than the 5712 but I don’t find it to be “too thick” or “huge”. Here are some pics next to a Royal Oak and a GMT Rolex for comparison. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 November 2019, 06:45 PM	#29
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Very similar to the Daytona. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

3 November 2019, 06:25 AM	#2
levelero "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: spain Posts: 44	5712 all way Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk

3 November 2019, 06:32 AM	#3
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,106	5990. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

3 November 2019, 06:33 AM	#4
levelero "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: spain Posts: 44	Well. 5712 if WILL arrive 100%. If not, 5990 is a very good deal, of course Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk

3 November 2019, 06:36 AM	#5
GeraldGentaFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Posts: 644	5712 is more versatile, both sporty and dressy. 5990 is more of a pure sport watch. Wears very different from the 5712. If you want the 5712, the 5990 won’t do.

3 November 2019, 06:36 AM	#6
Reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,205	5990 and don’t look back. Besides the pusher it’s way more balanced IMO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 November 2019, 06:47 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	If you are being offered a hot 5990 now then I think the 5712 is a safe bet so I'd wait for that one.

3 November 2019, 07:01 AM	#8
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,896	5712. As with the 5164, the 5990 is just too thick.

3 November 2019, 07:03 AM	#9
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	personally I’d buy it

3 November 2019, 07:31 AM	#10
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,502	Assuming your AD is trustworthy you have the free option to decide between the two - congrats on that - and it sounds as if you haven't seen either in the metal?! On that basis my two cents are as follows... 1) I prefer the 5712 by a mile but only you can find out which one you prefer. I agree w the others that the 5712 and the 5990 are very different and accordingly tend to appeal to different people. The fact that you got on the wait list for the 5712 in the first place suggests that you'll prob still like that one better. 2) Just to be sure I'd try to see both pieces in the metal. If that's not possible near you a daytrip to NYC would be time and money well spent in my book. If that is too much of a hassle I would at least ask the AD to let you see whichever comes in first and decide on that basis. Having seen one is better than none when making the decision.

3 November 2019, 07:31 AM	#11
rolex_addict "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . Posts: 831	5990

3 November 2019, 08:08 AM	#12
bigd5506 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Dana Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Nautilus 5712 Posts: 301	Any 5990 owners have some wrist shot worth sharing? I am really curious how tall it wears Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

3 November 2019, 09:17 AM	#14
Joshlmill "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Josh Location: N/A Posts: 30	I thought this may help with comparing to how they were on my wrist to the 5522 and 5164. I actually sought out the 5990 because it is not so small. A 5711 on me I thought looked way to thin and dainty. Sorry it doesn’t show the thickness too well but until I get it back from service I don’t have any more pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 November 2019, 09:22 AM	#15
erics "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: london Watch: 5712r, XX, 1675 Posts: 190	5990 fat bird 5712 fit bird

3 November 2019, 09:30 AM	#16
bluebeamer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Asia Posts: 409	5712 or 5726 the 5990 is really really thick!

3 November 2019, 09:57 AM	#19
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772

3 November 2019, 09:58 AM	#20
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	.

3 November 2019, 09:58 AM	#21
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	The Hamilton Field watch does nothing for me. 5712 or 5164

3 November 2019, 10:00 AM	#23
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,246	The proportions are so different that to me these are two diff watches . If it’s an either or, get which one you like better . Of course this is assuming you are certain the 5712 is within your reach. I own the 12, and it’s amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

3 November 2019, 11:09 AM	#24
whuang29 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Yangon Posts: 183	I too was in the same position. I am on the list for 5980. AD offered 5712. Took it. Loved it but still waiting on the 5980

3 November 2019, 04:56 PM	#27
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Both great watches but 5712 wins for me. Mainly due to thickness and dial color. On complications level, the 5990 wins hands down, that travel time function is a winner. Movement-wise, the 5712 gets the edge with the micro rotor movement IMHO. Can't go wrong with either.

3 November 2019, 06:39 PM	#28
JCC296 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Posts: 872	5712 for me

3 November 2019, 06:50 PM	#30
Carlazzo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Edo Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Posts: 293	5990 for me.

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