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alexlt730512 · 16 May 2012, 08:45 AM

hi guys:

which of the below Patek would you pick and why?
5980/1a
5726
5205

are these Three watches sharing the same base movement?
are they in-house made or Patek used someone else's movement and make them better?

i tried 5712a, but it looks so small on my wrist.
thanks for all your inputs.
Alex

T-Rip · 16 May 2012, 08:46 AM

Do you mind posting pics of your options?...

FeelingTheBlues · 16 May 2012, 08:50 AM

Don't worry Tom, I'm here for that!

5980/1A

5726A

5205G

By the way, the 5205G gets my vote.

FeelingTheBlues · 16 May 2012, 08:52 AM

As well, to answer your other questions, I'm not sure what you mean about the same base movement but all modern Patek's have in-house movements.

dddrees · 16 May 2012, 08:57 AM

Patek Philippe has used other watchmakers movements in the past, but they currently make all of their own movements.

Of the three you have chosen, it would be between the 5980 and 5205 for me.

I like their Nautilus line, bulls eye, chronographs, and I prefer bracelets over leather straps.

However the 5205 has a very distinct dial.

I would probably go with the 5980 of the three you have chosen.

It sounds as your not sure however.

So I would say in this case you might want to take some more time and conduct some research and make sure you chose the right watch for yourself.

HL65 · 16 May 2012, 08:59 AM

5980

topcat30093 · 20 May 2012, 04:35 PM

The two AC's (5205G & 5726A) have the same 324 movement. Where as the 5980 with its chronograph complication has a different one. Which I believe was Patek's first in house chrono movement.

I have got the the 5205 with darker dial, its a fabulous watch but in certain light can be difficult yo read. I was put of having the 5726 for two reasons:
1) Again the ledgibilty of the apertures, which can be hidden quite abit by the hands.
2) The price which for a S/S watch is very high and only about £3,000 - 4,000 lower than the W/G 5205.

The 5980 is a great watch and one that I have been tempted on sevearl occasions to get.

topcat30093 · 20 May 2012, 04:35 PM

The two AC's (5205G & 5726A) have the same 324 movement. Where as the 5980 with its chronograph complication has a different one. Which I believe was Patek's first in house chrono movement.

I have got the the 5205 with darker dial, its a fabulous watch but in certain light can be difficult yo read. I was put of having the 5726 for two reasons:
1) Again the ledgibilty of the apertures, which can be hidden quite abit by the hands.
2) The price which for a S/S watch is very high and only about £3,000 - 4,000 lower than the W/G 5205.

The 5980 is a great watch and one that I have been tempted on sevearl occasions to get.

TSW · 20 May 2012, 04:40 PM

5980 for me!

Andad · 20 May 2012, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

5980

x2

One in WG and one in YG tks.

gwalker · 20 May 2012, 05:39 PM

My fave. Followed very close by

capote · 20 May 2012, 05:54 PM

5205 would be my choice, although the am/pm indicator is pretty useless.

herbie911 · 20 May 2012, 05:57 PM

I am no expert in movement. This is just my own personal taste. If I go for a Patek chronograph, I will go for 5960P. You just have to visit a few dealer and hope they got one for you to try.
Depends what my outfit
Smart casual 5726A
Shirt and tie 5205G

randyyeap · 21 May 2012, 11:24 AM

Easily my vote go to 5205G, the Annual Calender for me is more useful than chrono and of these three 5205g priced reasonably and it is the only gold among them. Beside AC of these two 5726 feel very light steel case and not solid enough further the day month aperture can be hidden by the hand.

So my pick is 5205g thanks

kilyung · 21 May 2012, 11:44 AM

I'm ready for the 5726/1A... grey dial.

texex91 · 21 May 2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I'm ready for the 5726/1A... grey dial.

My AD told me Weds it's Sept-Oct.

Why the grey over white dial Mike?

Andrés G · 21 May 2012, 12:10 PM

The 5980 is my favorite Patek.

jnelson3097 · 21 May 2012, 12:58 PM

I've seen these 3 models recently at my AD. Although they were still in their sealed boxes from Patek, the black dial 5980 would be my choice.

brian8121 · 22 May 2012, 03:54 AM

For me, 5726 followed closely by the 5980. The 5205 is gorgeous as well - I prefer the lighter dial, but I suspect I'm probably in the minority on that.

You can't go wrong with any of these options.

Dickson Lim · 22 May 2012, 04:10 AM

5980 for me, followed closely by 5726.

braningan · 22 May 2012, 02:00 PM

5205 for me in black dial

z32turbo · 22 May 2012, 02:03 PM

5980 for me.

eric23 · 22 May 2012, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Don't worry Tom, I'm here for that!

5980/1A

5726A

5205G

By the way, the 5205G gets my vote.

Those are some good ones Carl!

16 May 2012, 08:45 AM	#1
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,245	what would you pick and why? hi guys: which of the below Patek would you pick and why? 5980/1a 5726 5205 are these Three watches sharing the same base movement? are they in-house made or Patek used someone else's movement and make them better? i tried 5712a, but it looks so small on my wrist. thanks for all your inputs. Alex

16 May 2012, 08:46 AM	#2
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Do you mind posting pics of your options?... __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

16 May 2012, 08:50 AM	#3
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Don't worry Tom, I'm here for that! 5980/1A 5726A 5205G By the way, the 5205G gets my vote. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

16 May 2012, 08:52 AM	#4
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	As well, to answer your other questions, I'm not sure what you mean about the same base movement but all modern Patek's have in-house movements. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

16 May 2012, 08:57 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Patek Philippe has used other watchmakers movements in the past, but they currently make all of their own movements. Of the three you have chosen, it would be between the 5980 and 5205 for me. I like their Nautilus line, bulls eye, chronographs, and I prefer bracelets over leather straps. However the 5205 has a very distinct dial. I would probably go with the 5980 of the three you have chosen. It sounds as your not sure however. So I would say in this case you might want to take some more time and conduct some research and make sure you chose the right watch for yourself. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

16 May 2012, 08:59 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,474	5980 __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

20 May 2012, 04:35 PM	#7
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	The two AC's (5205G & 5726A) have the same 324 movement. Where as the 5980 with its chronograph complication has a different one. Which I believe was Patek's first in house chrono movement. I have got the the 5205 with darker dial, its a fabulous watch but in certain light can be difficult yo read. I was put of having the 5726 for two reasons: 1) Again the ledgibilty of the apertures, which can be hidden quite abit by the hands. 2) The price which for a S/S watch is very high and only about £3,000 - 4,000 lower than the W/G 5205. The 5980 is a great watch and one that I have been tempted on sevearl occasions to get. __________________

20 May 2012, 04:40 PM	#9
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	5980 for me! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

20 May 2012, 05:39 PM	#11
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	My fave. Followed very close by

20 May 2012, 05:54 PM	#12
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	5205 would be my choice, although the am/pm indicator is pretty useless.

20 May 2012, 05:57 PM	#13
herbie911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: united kingdom Posts: 445	I am no expert in movement. This is just my own personal taste. If I go for a Patek chronograph, I will go for 5960P. You just have to visit a few dealer and hope they got one for you to try. Depends what my outfit Smart casual 5726A Shirt and tie 5205G

21 May 2012, 11:24 AM	#14
randyyeap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Randy Location: malaysia Posts: 298	Easily my vote go to 5205G, the Annual Calender for me is more useful than chrono and of these three 5205g priced reasonably and it is the only gold among them. Beside AC of these two 5726 feel very light steel case and not solid enough further the day month aperture can be hidden by the hand. So my pick is 5205g thanks

21 May 2012, 11:44 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	I'm ready for the 5726/1A... grey dial.

21 May 2012, 12:10 PM	#17
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	The 5980 is my favorite Patek.

21 May 2012, 12:58 PM	#18
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	I've seen these 3 models recently at my AD. Although they were still in their sealed boxes from Patek, the black dial 5980 would be my choice.

22 May 2012, 03:54 AM	#19
brian8121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC and San Fran Watch: 5960p+6262 Posts: 1,000	For me, 5726 followed closely by the 5980. The 5205 is gorgeous as well - I prefer the lighter dial, but I suspect I'm probably in the minority on that. You can't go wrong with any of these options.

22 May 2012, 04:10 AM	#20
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	5980 for me, followed closely by 5726. __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

22 May 2012, 02:00 PM	#21
braningan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 571	5205 for me in black dial

22 May 2012, 02:03 PM	#22
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	5980 for me. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

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