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mjm700 · 29 October 2023, 06:05 AM

“Hypothetically” if you had a 5711 and then picked up a 5811, what would/did you do with your 5711? Keep wearing it? Collect dust in the safe? Sell it? Future plans?

Any chance PP would care what you do with a several year old 5711 at that point?

Just curious…

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Calatrava r · 29 October 2023, 07:32 AM

I personally would keep both of them. The PM and SS make two very different watches from the weight and feel. If you bought the 5711 from an AD, you are much better off hanging on to it, so you can wear in there on occasion.

APhound · 29 October 2023, 07:54 AM

I have a 5711 and would let go of it for a 5811. Wouldn’t need both. But I’m happy with what I have.

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1William · 29 October 2023, 11:52 PM

I would let it go. The 5811 is the one.

byow · 30 October 2023, 03:39 AM

I prefer the blue dial of the 5711 to the 5811.

40mm has my preference as well.

I would thus keep the 5711.

mjm700 · 30 October 2023, 05:31 AM

Some interesting thoughts and assume there are a few in this forum that had a 5711 when offered a 5811. Both blue. All acquired from ADs. Not really a which is better - the 5811 isn’t going anywhere.

Did anyone really tell their AD no thanks to a 5811, I’m good with my 5711? I think i have only sold 1 of 9 PPs ever, so haven’t really been a seller but also like to wear what in have.

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Bomito · 30 October 2023, 06:35 AM

5811 is top

byow · 30 October 2023, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjm700

Did anyone really tell their AD no thanks to a 5811, I’m good with my 5711? I think i have only sold 1 of 9 PPs ever, so haven’t really been a seller but also like to wear what in have.

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I declined the 5811.

hlkenlh · 31 October 2023, 01:42 AM

I think it really depends on individuals, some people like the weight of the WG. If I got both in blue dial. I will let 5711 go, and of course if money is not an issue, keep them all.

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worldofoyster · 31 October 2023, 01:46 AM

5811 is special

l_chissle · 31 October 2023, 02:09 AM

Lots of 5811 lovers here, what is it that everyone likes about it so much more than the 5711? Genuinely surprised when opening this thread.

sampelligrino · 31 October 2023, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l_chissle

Lots of 5811 lovers here, what is it that everyone likes about it so much more than the 5711? Genuinely surprised when opening this thread.

x2

Prefer durability of steel to WG, weight of steel to WG, the smaller case size, and the 5711 production run has a provenance in my eyes that 5811 may or may not match..

But to OP's point, if the AD is *offering* you a 5811 at retail...would and could you really say no?

nyc2la · 31 October 2023, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sampelligrino

x2

Prefer durability of steel to WG, weight of steel to WG, the smaller case size, and the 5711 production run has a provenance in my eyes that 5811 may or may not match..

Agree with all of this.

abacona · 31 October 2023, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l_chissle

Lots of 5811 lovers here, what is it that everyone likes about it so much more than the 5711? Genuinely surprised when opening this thread.

Larger dial + 2pc construction (thinner?) gives it more of an extra flat appearance

Dial is better on the WG version imo (more blue than slate)

Coming from a 5712 owner I def see the appeal of 5811. Not the biggest fan of the softness/weight of gold though.

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JMac6 · 31 October 2023, 08:25 AM

One point for the 571*, and particularly the 5711 - it may not be the first Nautilus but it is arguably one of the three most important references this millennium. While the 5811 is probably an improvement, it is not the 5711. I do think that is important, but I guess history will tell.

mjm700 · 31 October 2023, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMac6

One point for the 571*, and particularly the 5711 - it may not be the first Nautilus but it is arguably one of the three most important references this millennium. While the 5811 is probably an improvement, it is not the 5711. I do think that is important, but I guess history will tell.

And if it didn’t have all that history and hype, would i even contemplate keeping it now? Unlikely to be honest.

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DonLee · 31 October 2023, 05:46 PM

5711>5811.

It’s a sports watch.

The only thing the 5811 has over the 5711 is the clasp

ts3 · 31 October 2023, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sampelligrino

x2

Prefer durability of steel to WG, weight of steel to WG, the smaller case size, and the 5711 production run has a provenance in my eyes that 5811 may or may not match.

All of the above, and on top I like the blue grey 5711/12 dial color and prefer the unframed date window and old date font.

DK7 · 5 November 2023, 07:49 PM

Not own a 5811 till yet but after seen one in person 5811 amazing watch!

sxdcfv911 · 7 November 2023, 08:22 AM

I think the 5811 is a better iteration. The 5711 is 'tarnished' with irrational exuberance, IMO.

kaiserphoenix · 8 November 2023, 09:42 AM

5811 dial, the 2 piece case, micro adjust, and potentially the rarity makes it the much better one for "collecting" imo. They both wear super comfy.

szabo_martin · 9 November 2023, 01:28 AM

Cant go wrong with either... pretty sure pp would still care if you sold the 5711 unless you wen through your dealer with the blessings.

29 October 2023, 06:05 AM	#1
mjm700 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: US Posts: 378	5711 to 5811 “Hypothetically” if you had a 5711 and then picked up a 5811, what would/did you do with your 5711? Keep wearing it? Collect dust in the safe? Sell it? Future plans? Any chance PP would care what you do with a several year old 5711 at that point? Just curious… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

29 October 2023, 07:54 AM	#3
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,735	5711 to 5811 I have a 5711 and would let go of it for a 5811. Wouldn’t need both. But I’m happy with what I have. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 November 2023, 09:42 AM	#21
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,612	5811 dial, the 2 piece case, micro adjust, and potentially the rarity makes it the much better one for "collecting" imo. They both wear super comfy. __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 191.039, Patek 5167A-001, Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everrose, (Wh) Rolex Daytona 116500, (Blue) Rolex Skydweller 326934, Rolex Submariner 126610LV IG: tokyo_watch_guy

29 October 2023, 07:32 AM	#2
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,699	I personally would keep both of them. The PM and SS make two very different watches from the weight and feel. If you bought the 5711 from an AD, you are much better off hanging on to it, so you can wear in there on occasion.

29 October 2023, 11:52 PM	#4
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,223	I would let it go. The 5811 is the one.

30 October 2023, 03:39 AM	#5
byow "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: I Posts: 143	I prefer the blue dial of the 5711 to the 5811. 40mm has my preference as well. I would thus keep the 5711.

30 October 2023, 05:31 AM	#6
mjm700 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: US Posts: 378	Some interesting thoughts and assume there are a few in this forum that had a 5711 when offered a 5811. Both blue. All acquired from ADs. Not really a which is better - the 5811 isn’t going anywhere. Did anyone really tell their AD no thanks to a 5811, I’m good with my 5711? I think i have only sold 1 of 9 PPs ever, so haven’t really been a seller but also like to wear what in have. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

30 October 2023, 06:35 AM	#7
Bomito Banned Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: EU Watch: Patek Philippe Posts: 29	5811 is top

31 October 2023, 01:42 AM	#9
hlkenlh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Watch: 5212A Posts: 36	I think it really depends on individuals, some people like the weight of the WG. If I got both in blue dial. I will let 5711 go, and of course if money is not an issue, keep them all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 October 2023, 01:46 AM	#10
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 1,885	5811 is special

31 October 2023, 02:09 AM	#11
l_chissle "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: Germany Posts: 636	Lots of 5811 lovers here, what is it that everyone likes about it so much more than the 5711? Genuinely surprised when opening this thread.

31 October 2023, 08:25 AM	#15
JMac6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: USA Posts: 169	One point for the 571*, and particularly the 5711 - it may not be the first Nautilus but it is arguably one of the three most important references this millennium. While the 5811 is probably an improvement, it is not the 5711. I do think that is important, but I guess history will tell.

31 October 2023, 05:46 PM	#17
DonLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: HK Posts: 1,058	5711>5811. It’s a sports watch. The only thing the 5811 has over the 5711 is the clasp

5 November 2023, 07:49 PM	#19
DK7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Europe Posts: 329	Not own a 5811 till yet but after seen one in person 5811 amazing watch!

7 November 2023, 08:22 AM	#20
sxdcfv911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Buffalo Posts: 241	I think the 5811 is a better iteration. The 5711 is 'tarnished' with irrational exuberance, IMO.

9 November 2023, 01:28 AM	#22
szabo_martin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 5711,Sub,DS,YM42 Posts: 796	Cant go wrong with either... pretty sure pp would still care if you sold the 5711 unless you wen through your dealer with the blessings.

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