5712 letdowns

Jun 18, 2008,23:58 PM
 

i own the 3712(essentially a 5712)and find it signifigantly more comfortable than an offshore.the bracelet is supple and elegant and this was crosses from dressy to casual better than any sporty watch i can think of.i am confidant you will get used to and love this terrific timepiece.

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Initial Impressions of my 5712/1A - from a Patek Newbie

 
 By: Evosam : June 18th, 2008-18:10
So as I posted yesterday, it's been over 12 months since my initial quest for this piece from an AD and I finally got delivery of it. However, I guess since that time, the price has also gone up considerably - but that's another discussion that I think ha...  

give it some time...

 
 By: Ba Ba : June 18th, 2008-19:39

You're absoulutely right

 
 By: gqmagic : June 18th, 2008-19:51
Sam, sorry it wasn't quite what you expected. I'll take it off your hands before you break this fragile piece. You can then go back to Rolex, Offshore, and Panerai.

I actually like the thinness - it was just unexpected...

 
 By: Evosam : June 18th, 2008-22:43
So I must try and clarify here.... Thin is good in this case and it adds to the comfort of the watch as I commented on at the end. I was just very surprised by it and it caught me a little off guard. In actual fact, the thinness of the 5712 vs. some of my... 

5712 letdowns

 
 By: alanbstern : June 18th, 2008-23:58

Wow, Walter

 
 By: amanico : June 19th, 2008-00:43
Imppressive! LOL But can you measure the diameter without the crown and the " bridge " at " 9 " ???? Just the diameter of the case, please? Best. Nicolas

Walter,

 
 By: WatchFan1 : June 21st, 2008-17:04

Congratulations!

 
 By: KCLQMULKU : June 19th, 2008-07:46

Thin is something special these days

 
 By: eric.vonschonberg : June 20th, 2008-00:04