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5980 vs 5990
Jun 13, 2017,07:53 AM
Dear purists,
I am currently thinking of acquiring a new watch. I am considering a Lange (Datograph Up/Down) or a Patek (5980/5990). My question is if the Patek, would you guys recommend the 5980 or 5990? Thoughts on the Pateks will be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
ILLUFA
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5980 vs 5990
By: illufa : June 13th, 2017-07:53
Dear purists, I am currently thinking of acquiring a new watch. I am considering a Lange (Datograph Up/Down) or a Patek (5980/5990). My question is if the Patek, would you guys recommend the 5980 or 5990? Thoughts on the Pateks will be much appreciated. T...
both amazing.... no right or wrong
By: keks : June 13th, 2017-08:29
having said that I have a blue 5980/1A in my collection... but this was acquired way before 5990 was around my take otherwise is the 5990 is somewhat less sporty in character, a bit more formal and grown up. Perfect active travel companion. The other bene...
Toss up based on lifestyle
By: 5980 : June 13th, 2017-09:26
I own and wear both often. 5990 on the wrist for travel and 5980 for most other leisure time. I don't wear ether for dress, though I believe either could suit the purpose. My 5980/1A is a first-run reference (with Geneva seal, etc), therefore blue, and wi...
Like said, no right or wrong.
By: dr.kol : June 13th, 2017-10:07
However, I like 5980 more especially with the blue dial. For me it's "more Nautilus". Best, Kari
A good question, and I will be very interested to read the responses.
By: RussW : June 13th, 2017-13:58
I have a 5980, but I prefer the 5990 for the following reasons: - the bezel is a little thinner on the 5990, which allows the dial to be a little bigger - I find the chrono on the 5980 hard to read, the 5990 is more intuitive, although you do lose the 12h...
That's a nice project
By: Mark in Paris : June 13th, 2017-14:56
I'm a fan of the Nautilus line-up and the 5990 is a reference I like for its dial color and decoration and the complication (made a clever way) for people who need it. However, I have a slight preference for the 5980 but this is just for subjective reason...
I have a similar dilemma...
By: Ba Ba : June 13th, 2017-19:14
Between 5990 and first Generation Dato and I decided to wait for awhile. I like both for certain reasons and in the end I still cannot make up my mind... I personally prefer the original Dato than the up/down version because of proportion, aesthetic and b...
Datograph is way more refined
By: Alex25 : June 16th, 2017-04:08
PPs you mentioned are of no match to Datograph. Not in terms of movement nor in terms of aesthetics.
Follow your heart
By: Langeholic : June 19th, 2017-19:21
For what it is worth, I am exclusively a Patek and Lange collector so appreciate both brands immensely for different reasons. I will try to be as unbiased as I can be... The 5980 is a beautiful timepiece that will prove to be a good investment if bought a...
Tough choice
By: illufa : July 2nd, 2017-23:44
Hi Langeholic, I too am a Patek and Lange lover. My first "expensive" watch that I lusted after was the Lange 1 that I got in 2003 and still keeps. I had a Datograph before and love the movement. Its hard deciding between the two as both have their merits...
Neither PP nor Lange
By: illufa : July 30th, 2017-03:38
Dear all, Thank you for giving thoughts on my previous dilemma. I finally pulled the trigger on a Richard Mille RM30 instead. Yes, its way off the original choices but life does throw a curve ball now and then. Didn't know I missed my carbon RM that much....
Indeed quite a change!
By: Mark in Paris : August 1st, 2017-01:24
I like RMs a lot and the RM30 particularly. Enjoy your new watch and thanks for the feedback on your decision Best, Mark
I'm going to biased here...
By: KamalRostov : July 3rd, 2017-05:02
I'll pick the 5980 for two reasons: One, I have the 5164 so another dual time may not be friendly to the bank account 😊 Two, I'm a sucker for sub dials at the six hour mark! 😬 Plus, both the 5164 and 5980 would look really good in my collection! Not that ...