Patek Philippe - Easy choice.

Easy choice.

If your considering the 3710 its a rare and beautiful watch, however its hasn't been in production for years. I own a brand new tiffany 3710 which was never worn and considered putting it on recently. I wound the watch and let it run for about a week on my winder the results were very disappointing. A buddy of mine also owns a pair and had them repaired a few times. I own many other Pateks 5711-1a, 5960r, and 5712r they all run very well. I do know when a watch sits for a while the movement dries out, however i really don't want to spend money fixing a new watch. I would go with a 5711-1a which has a warranty and is in current production, 3710 is a collectors watch due to its short life not something I'd want to beat up. Good luck let me know what you decide.

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patek 3700 movement vs 5711 324 caliber

By: earthling : November 10th, 2011-13:16

Hello, I'm cornered, trapped, resistance is futile... the Nautilus effect... so I am currently hesitating between 3700 and 5711. I intend to have it on my wrist, not in a safe, at least 5 days a week, so movement robusteness does matter. How does the 3700...

Easy choice.

By: jeremyr : November 10th, 2011-21:21

5711...

By: THE Paul Erhardt : November 17th, 2011-10:57

Agree with above, the 5711 is a much better watch to wear. I believe that the Patek Philippe Seal equipped cal. 324 use the spiromax hairspring (if so, silicium hairsprings are not subject to concerns of magnetism another plus). Not to mention the warrant...

I own a 3700 and a 5712 and a 5726

By: daytonaman799 : November 19th, 2011-13:08

The 3700 can be robust. My father has worn one for years and had no issues. I have a gold one and that has not seemed as robust as my other watches. At the end of the day a 5711 is more likely to be more durable as it is new and not 30 yrs old. Also just ...

Patek 3710 with Nautilus Company!

By: patek fan nyc : November 22nd, 2011-09:40

See Below.....a nice collection of both new and old..... I have worn the 3710 from new since 2001 on a daily basis (it has been tough to replace this watch since it is both casual and formal at the same time). The watch has been sent for service twice ove...