The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei

[Keith T]



My patek 5711. My favourite watch of all the watches I've owned....

I can see why.

Big fan.

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

I've been eyeing this one for awhile while looking for a something versatile. It beat out the exII I had in mind but I might still grab an ex1 to compliment it. I really needed something with a date function. I do think I prefer it on a strap though.

Also, I need to take better pictures.

 

[RogerP]

^^^ That is one of the few (read only) Breitlings that I lust after. It looks great on a strap, but the OE mesh bracelet is the way I would go. You can always get one or two quality aftermarket straps for it for a change of pace.

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

Yeah I didn't want to blow a wad on an OEM strap so I ordered this.

http://www.strappedfortime.com/shop/item.aspx/breitling-vintage-calf-watch-band-strap/322/

 

[Tried and True]

I never really cared much for the Nautilus but I recently tried on a friends gold chronograph and was kinda smitten. Just when I thought I'd bought my last gold/bracelet watch........

 

[no frills]

But does it qualify as a dress watch?

Tried and True - I detested the Nautilus and spoke vigorously against it in the past. Then I tried the 5711 in the metal and on my wrist and, well, I fell in love with it.

 

[RFX45]

Ugh, 5711, another that doesn't fit my wrist. Considered the 5800 but I think it might still be too big. Are the 3800s still being produced/sold new at ADs?


That Breitlings nice, one of the cleaner and less garish ones out there. With that said, I am not a big fan of that mesh bracelet, the way it it attached to the lugs just looks very aftermarket-ish. I like it when the bracelet are integrated well to the case and the gap in that style of bracelet just doesn't look right to me.

 

[eton97]



I detested the Nautilus and spoke vigorously against it in the past. Then I tried the 5711 in the metal and on my wrist and, well, I fell in love with it.

Exactly the same experience I had.

 

[Dino944]

Ugh, 5711, another that doesn't fit my wrist. Considered the 5800 but I think it might still be too big. Are the 3800s still being produced/sold new at ADs?

No, the 3800s have been out of production for several years. You would have to look for a pre-owned model.

 

[Keith T]



I've been eyeing this one for awhile while looking for a something versatile. It beat out the exII I had in mind but I might still grab an ex1 to compliment it. I really needed something with a date function. I do think I prefer it on a strap though.

Also, I need to take better pictures.

A guy in my office has the "time only" Transocean....silver dial, with the crosshairs. I think it's 42mm.

To me, it looks pretty sharp, as an all-rounder sort of watch. He has only worn it on its original mesh, and he isn't really what I call a watch guy, so it will probably stay that way.

The Breitling bracelet definitely is more finished/polished looking than the brushed "shark mesh" that I got from StrapCode...but I definitely purchased that one as a sporty option.

Those straps in the link that Rooster posted look more than decent for the $$$.

 

[no frills]

Ugh, 5711, another that doesn't fit my wrist. Considered the 5800 but I think it might still be too big. Are the 3800s still being produced/sold new at ADs?

How big is your wrist?! Mine is all of 6.25".

 

[RFX45]

Mine is 6".

I know the 5711 is ~43x38? The 5800 is ~38x33?

I think the 5711 is too big considering the my Monaco at 37x37 is borderline for my wrist. 5800 might work but it's lugs are more squared off, wish I could find one to try on in person.

 

[eton97]

Ummm. It might look big considering the tag. I'll measure my wrist tonight. But I know my wrist is small....I just bought a watch winder and had to order a smaller fitting to hold my watches.

 

[Dino944]

Mine is 6".

I know the 5711 is ~43x38? The 5800 is ~38x33?

I think the 5711 is too big considering the my Monaco at 37x37 is borderline for my wrist. 5800 might work but it's lugs are more squared off, wish I could find one to try on in person.

You definitely need to try them on, as I believe both the 5711 and 5800 are both thinner than your Tag and wear very differently. Your Tag looks a bit boxy. Square watches tend to wear larger than other shapes, and the Nautilus isn't really a square. I don't have a large wrist and I can comfortably wear a 5711 or 5712. I had tried a 5800 on at one point and it felt seemed too small.

The 5711 if you don't count the "ears" is really only about 40 mm. Even Patek's own website described it as 40mm. I think to be at ~43 someone is measuring possibly on a diagonal and including lugs, or they are including the ears, which really do not affect the way it wears. So definitely go and try them all on before you make a decision, if that might be a future purchase.

Edit...just noticed you said your wrist was only 6", which then could make a 5711 feel too big based on where the lugs begin to drop downward and transition into the bracelet.

 

[eton97]

My wrist is 6.75 inches