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ars1g09 · 25 October 2023, 10:30 PM

Looking to consolidate a few of my pieces (Rolexes mostly- Hulk, Pepsi, Batman, Red Sub) into one 'big' piece.

Thinking of a couple of options that are already discontinued that I have always wanted, the main two being:
1. 5980/1A-001 - Blue dial (Classic blue dial)
2. 5131r (doesn't need explaining, an enamel world time must be in my collection)

Perhaps as context, the other pieces in my collection include:
5990 (Steel grey dial), 5205 (Slate dial), 5164 (Steel), AP ROO Navy, 116500ln (White dial)

Would love to hear everyone's feedback!

Russell996 · 25 October 2023, 11:58 PM

One choice.

Turbo Racer · 26 October 2023, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

One choice.

So beautiful

gummy · 27 October 2023, 10:24 PM

Voted 5980 - favorite of all my Nautilus pieces.

Would be a great counterpart if you keep the gray 5990

Prices seem to have settled on the 5980 the past few weeks to a more comfortable place. Might be a good time find one.

GB-man · 27 October 2023, 11:36 PM

Get both and dump the 5990.

jon_jon · 28 October 2023, 12:32 AM

If you have not seen the 5980 watches in person, try and see the 5980/1A and the 5980/1AR blue dials. There is a big difference.

I remember 10 yrs ago, the 5980/1A was being sold at a discount at ADs and I remember seeing all 3 dial colors available for sale at one AD. Certainly times have changed since then...

The enamel dial WT is a collector's watch and probably more of a safe queen. You can wear the 5980/1A more as a daily watch if you want.

7sins · 28 October 2023, 12:00 PM

I was in a similar position about 7 years ago and traded multiple pieces for a blue 5980/1A as it was always one of my grail watches. In short order, I felt underwhelmed and the white mono-counter chrono reminded me of a CD which optically bothered me. As the aforementioned noted, the brighter blue dial on the 1AR is spectacular if you like a two tone watch. Ultimately the 5980/1A I purchased made it less than 60 days and I traded up from there. On the hunt now for a 5712/3712 to scratch my nautilus itch again. B

dchang81 · 28 October 2023, 01:07 PM

I'm surprised the votes for the 5980. I love the 5980 but 5131 is a special watch, 5980 is a sports chrono. It's one of the few watches in my collection I'll never sell

nyc2la · 28 October 2023, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Get both and dump the 5990.

This

gummy · 29 October 2023, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gummy

Voted 5980 - favorite of all my Nautilus pieces.

Would be a great counterpart if you keep the gray 5990

Prices seem to have settled on the 5980 the past few weeks to a more comfortable place. Might be a good time find one.

I'll add a couple pics....

dchang81 · 29 October 2023, 08:23 AM

Gotta balance it out with photos of the 5131

gummy · 29 October 2023, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dchang81

Gotta balance it out with photos of the 5131

I have never seen that in person...The dial looks amazing

APhound · 29 October 2023, 01:05 PM

Maybe trade the 5990 also and get 5740?

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ars1g09 · 30 October 2023, 04:22 AM

Thanks all for your input, as always they are much appreciated.

After considering all the opinions here, going out and trying both, a surprising third choice presented itself.

Will hopefully be making an incoming thread later this week!

subtona · 30 October 2023, 04:42 AM

5980 is my knee jerk but as you have a 5990 no way would I have these two in the same collection…

The world time is incredible to look at.

subtona · 30 October 2023, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by arbees319

Maybe trade the 5990 also and get 5740?

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Bomito · 30 October 2023, 06:33 AM

Get both

dchang81 · 30 October 2023, 07:43 AM

To add to my love for the enamel, when I would wear my 5711 prehype, patek sales people say nice watch and that's about it. When I would wear the 5131, one sales guy said holy f is that the enamel

View Poll Results: 5980 Blue vs 5131R
5980/1A-001 - Blue dial	24	53.33%
5131R	18	40.00%
Don't consolidate, keep the Rolexes!	3	6.67%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

25 October 2023, 10:30 PM	#1
ars1g09 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SIN/LDN/JKT Watch: R, AP, PP Posts: 161	5980 blue dial vs 5131r Looking to consolidate a few of my pieces (Rolexes mostly- Hulk, Pepsi, Batman, Red Sub) into one 'big' piece. Thinking of a couple of options that are already discontinued that I have always wanted, the main two being: 1. 5980/1A-001 - Blue dial (Classic blue dial) 2. 5131r (doesn't need explaining, an enamel world time must be in my collection) Perhaps as context, the other pieces in my collection include: 5990 (Steel grey dial), 5205 (Slate dial), 5164 (Steel), AP ROO Navy, 116500ln (White dial) Would love to hear everyone's feedback!

27 October 2023, 11:36 PM	#5
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,882	Get both and dump the 5990. __________________

28 October 2023, 12:00 PM	#7
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,357	I was in a similar position about 7 years ago and traded multiple pieces for a blue 5980/1A as it was always one of my grail watches. In short order, I felt underwhelmed and the white mono-counter chrono reminded me of a CD which optically bothered me. As the aforementioned noted, the brighter blue dial on the 1AR is spectacular if you like a two tone watch. Ultimately the 5980/1A I purchased made it less than 60 days and I traded up from there. On the hunt now for a 5712/3712 to scratch my nautilus itch again. B __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

30 October 2023, 04:42 AM	#15
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,029	5980 is my knee jerk but as you have a 5990 no way would I have these two in the same collection… The world time is incredible to look at. __________________

25 October 2023, 11:58 PM	#2
Russell996 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 4,185	One choice.

27 October 2023, 10:24 PM	#4
gummy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,302	Voted 5980 - favorite of all my Nautilus pieces. Would be a great counterpart if you keep the gray 5990 Prices seem to have settled on the 5980 the past few weeks to a more comfortable place. Might be a good time find one.

28 October 2023, 12:32 AM	#6
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	If you have not seen the 5980 watches in person, try and see the 5980/1A and the 5980/1AR blue dials. There is a big difference. I remember 10 yrs ago, the 5980/1A was being sold at a discount at ADs and I remember seeing all 3 dial colors available for sale at one AD. Certainly times have changed since then... The enamel dial WT is a collector's watch and probably more of a safe queen. You can wear the 5980/1A more as a daily watch if you want.

28 October 2023, 01:07 PM	#8
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,051	I'm surprised the votes for the 5980. I love the 5980 but 5131 is a special watch, 5980 is a sports chrono. It's one of the few watches in my collection I'll never sell

29 October 2023, 01:05 PM	#13
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,687	Maybe trade the 5990 also and get 5740? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 October 2023, 04:22 AM	#14
ars1g09 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SIN/LDN/JKT Watch: R, AP, PP Posts: 161	Thanks all for your input, as always they are much appreciated. After considering all the opinions here, going out and trying both, a surprising third choice presented itself. Will hopefully be making an incoming thread later this week!

30 October 2023, 06:33 AM	#17
Bomito Banned Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: EU Watch: Patek Philippe Posts: 29	Get both

30 October 2023, 07:43 AM	#18
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,051	To add to my love for the enamel, when I would wear my 5711 prehype, patek sales people say nice watch and that's about it. When I would wear the 5131, one sales guy said holy f is that the enamel

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