Dude is super knowledgable about high-end watches and the history. I've watched hundreds of videos over the years and he's about as fun to watch as John Mayer on Hodinkee. Great job.
It truly is a unique watch. I wore mine in the military for 6 years. I used to get some comments on it from time to time, (usually from enlisted, which seemed weird) but here it is: It is slim, light, water-resistant, has great Lume, and proved to be rugged. The only drawback is Patek itself. When I sent it in for it's service, they refused to re-finish it. They said it had been 'polished' before and would not do it. This was false, of course, it just had daily wear. Patek just did not wish to do the work likely due to cost on their end. Piss-poor. Now I wear a Tudor in the field.
I think the 5990 has a more unique dial; I like the asymmetrical aspect of the 5990 better but not crazy about the pushers on the 5990. Now granted the 5990 is a more expensive watch at least at current market prices. But the moonphase sub-dial and lack of side pushers does it for me on the 5712. And I always tend to believe anything with moonphase appreciates better over time!
Unpopular opinion but I think the 5712 is hideous. The way it tries to pack those complications in the dial looks really half assed and messy. Plus the legibility of the hour markers is destroyed by the arrangement of the complications.
Great review of the history, mechanical and materials
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Great video great watch , hope to get mine soon!
Found you from searching the 5712. Love your channel. Keep it up!
Thank you
Awesome video, love how you covered the history of the model
Dude is super knowledgable about high-end watches and the history. I've watched hundreds of videos over the years and he's about as fun to watch as John Mayer on Hodinkee. Great job.
Thanks man! Appreciate it!
It truly is a unique watch. I wore mine in the military for 6 years. I used to get some comments on it from time to time, (usually from enlisted, which seemed weird) but here it is: It is slim, light, water-resistant, has great Lume, and proved to be rugged. The only drawback is Patek itself. When I sent it in for it's service, they refused to re-finish it. They said it had been 'polished' before and would not do it. This was false, of course, it just had daily wear. Patek just did not wish to do the work likely due to cost on their end. Piss-poor. Now I wear a Tudor in the field.
you wore a 50k watch in the field?
Early 5712 2016-2017 also have metallic Moonphase ❤
Hi sir would you take the 5712 over the 5990 grey?
I think the 5990 has a more unique dial; I like the asymmetrical aspect of the 5990 better but not crazy about the pushers on the 5990. Now granted the 5990 is a more expensive watch at least at current market prices. But the moonphase sub-dial and lack of side pushers does it for me on the 5712. And I always tend to believe anything with moonphase appreciates better over time!
Sorry for being negative but for me the dial looks to busy!
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This the best 1 5712 1R
Unpopular opinion but I think the 5712 is hideous. The way it tries to pack those complications in the dial looks really half assed and messy. Plus the legibility of the hour markers is destroyed by the arrangement of the complications.