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Which twin gets more wrist time ?
Fantastic pair of fraternal twins !
A warm welcome to our Patek forum 💪
Be double-wrested !😃
Thanks!
These two are in frequent rotation, together with my 15202ST. For now. I find the 5712 getting more wrist time for the moment.
These two are in frequent rotation, together with my 15202ST. For now. I find the 5712 getting more wrist time for the moment.
The story
It all started in the 1990s, when I came across a photograph in a magazine: a man on a bicycle, dressed in effortless Milanese summer casual. It wasn’t the clothes that held my gaze, but the watch on his wrist—a Nautilus 3700. That was my first encounter with the Nautilus, and I fell for it instantly.
At the time, I wasn’t yet a serious watch enthusiast, but that single image sent me straight down the Patek rabbit hole. I wanted one desperately. In the pre-internet era, however, information was scarce, availability even scarcer, and for a university student, it was simply far too expensive.
Fast forward about ten years. When the 5711—and its asymmetrical sibling, the 5712—were launched, the excitement came rushing back. By then, I had just started my business, and once again, they remained out of reach. My watch world was limited to pieces under USD 10,000, and the Nautilus remained a distant dream.
Today, with my business having grown, I finally felt it was time to pursue the watches I truly wanted. Over the past two years, I’ve gone on something of a watch-buying spree—but with intention. Rather than chasing the latest references, I chose to go back to the pair that first reignited that original excitement. That’s why I settled on these examples from 2008–2009: the watches that once felt unattainable, and that ultimately defined my journey as a collector.
At the time, I wasn’t yet a serious watch enthusiast, but that single image sent me straight down the Patek rabbit hole. I wanted one desperately. In the pre-internet era, however, information was scarce, availability even scarcer, and for a university student, it was simply far too expensive.
Fast forward about ten years. When the 5711—and its asymmetrical sibling, the 5712—were launched, the excitement came rushing back. By then, I had just started my business, and once again, they remained out of reach. My watch world was limited to pieces under USD 10,000, and the Nautilus remained a distant dream.
Today, with my business having grown, I finally felt it was time to pursue the watches I truly wanted. Over the past two years, I’ve gone on something of a watch-buying spree—but with intention. Rather than chasing the latest references, I chose to go back to the pair that first reignited that original excitement. That’s why I settled on these examples from 2008–2009: the watches that once felt unattainable, and that ultimately defined my journey as a collector.
Quite the money shot :-)
As I get older I find myself more attracted towards simple 3 or 2 handers.
I know what you mean
Nevertheless, the complicated asymmetrical look of the 5712 dial still appeals to me.
Huge congrats and welcome!
Two amazing pieces which I certainty see as kind of complementary, the 5711 being "cleaner" and the 5712 "busier".
I see you also enjoy the AP RO Jumbo, so I think we share the passion for these type of watches. In my case, the AP is still in my wish list, but one that will join the collection at some point for sure.
Enjoy them in the best health!
I see you also enjoy the AP RO Jumbo, so I think we share the passion for these type of watches. In my case, the AP is still in my wish list, but one that will join the collection at some point for sure.
Enjoy them in the best health!
Thanks!
Now I'm wondering how to move forward. More Nautilus or try a non-Nautilus Patek. Continue discreetly with steel/WG/platinum or try something flashy with RG. Recently, I'm noticing some 5270, 5960, 5905 and 5205, wondering which would be my next purchase. I've never had a watch in platinum so that might be it.
No wrong answer here, it depends on what you feel like
I like to have some variety for certain moments, occasions or even periods.
Although I'm a white metal guy, I do have a couple of rose gold pieces that I wear sometimes. And I would like to add something in yellow gold as well. Nice to have, I guess 😊
In terms of your next piece, I can tell you what I did: I went for the 5960P, but the 5270 was not reachable at the time, otherwise it would have been difficult to resist.
Good luck and keep us posted, please.
Although I'm a white metal guy, I do have a couple of rose gold pieces that I wear sometimes. And I would like to add something in yellow gold as well. Nice to have, I guess 😊
In terms of your next piece, I can tell you what I did: I went for the 5960P, but the 5270 was not reachable at the time, otherwise it would have been difficult to resist.
Good luck and keep us posted, please.