Like/dislikes for a patek 5976-1g

Jul 21, 2017,05:47 AM
 

Hi, I am thinking about getting this watch. Pricey at around 145k. Would really like to get the opinions from this esteemed group. What's good, bad, why would you buy this, why not. I truly appreciate your input.
George

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Split opinion here.

 
 By: nafetS : July 21st, 2017-06:49
For me: Pros: currently the only 5976 available, the only nautilus with a bigger case and I like the proportions, nice dial color Cons: stones instead of indexes and the engraving on the dial (even though they are not too loud, so they are still acceptabl... 

It is a matter of tastes !

 
 By: montres1 : July 21st, 2017-07:06
Obviously the title says it all ! IMHO though here is a list of things I don't like in this watch: - The dial with the "anniversary" inscription that (to me) alters the overall balance - The diamond indexes - The chronograph movement is thicker than the 2...  

For that kind of money, I would choose something different.

 
 By: aris d : July 21st, 2017-07:15
Perhaps a manual chrono/perp model. Aris

It is a very interesting model that I see people liking more and more

 
 By: Mark in Paris : July 21st, 2017-07:46
The diamond-set markers surprised at the beginning because it was new and recalling the 1980's-1990's in some Western countries, but they are taking better and better their place in these watches (5976, 5711P and 5170P or 5396R). Patek Philippe has always... 

Please keep the input coming

 
 By: geschulze : July 21st, 2017-08:19
I do like the watch, don't need the wg/diamonds. If this came in SS would get it, or if the 5990 had a blue dial. Appreciate the continued thoughts on this watch. I know at the end of the day I need to choose. Big choice and your thoughts help. George

Go visit Chrono24 – there you’ll find a number of pre-owned/NOS discontinued steel 5980s.

 
 By: anonymous09 : July 21st, 2017-15:16
Why spend $145K when you can spend $40K, and not have to bother with diamond markers or an embossed dial that many can’t stand the thought or sight of.

Thanks

 
 By: geschulze : July 22nd, 2017-05:09
I appreciate all of your input. Mark, understand your guidance about $s on the site. I have a lot to think about. If I do proceed I will post pix George

Nautilus

 
 By: uaewatchguy : July 22nd, 2017-05:29
Hi guys I had similar concerns about the 5976g until I saw and felt it . It's much nicer then I though . Attached are a few pics I took with it . Hoping to get my one before the end of the year . ...  

Hi George. My view is similar to that of Mark.

 
 By: 5980 : July 21st, 2017-10:00
Admittedly, I wasn't initially convinced I'd not find fault with the piece - the diamonds and inscription had me most worried. However, as a Nautilus collector in particular there was enough about the watch to got me excited - size, tone (both blue face a... 

Thats a question of taste πŸ˜‹

 
 By: FRAM : July 22nd, 2017-05:41
I love Patek watches but wouldn't buy any of the Nautilus range as i don't like the style of the watch. But i see that they are very popular in this forum. But thats the good think different products for different tastes πŸ˜ƒ