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Of course it's overrated...
Jul 30, 2021,07:20 AM
Esp the green... OMG... but no one cares... if the bracelet is flimsy and the movement pedestrian... Or that the RO smashes it on every level... NO. One. Cares...
(but I have noticed the RO achieving equal and even beyond equal aftermarket... to my astonishment... but absolutely deserved... OK rant over.)
But I do have some hope the next Naut will be higher grade... I think Thierry is reaching higher recently... yet he knows he's gotta milk this one for all it's worth... and I would too.
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As hard as I try
By: Thomas_3 : July 28th, 2021-16:53
and as wildly popular as they are I just can not bring myself to like the Patek Phillippe Nautilus. I admit to being in the minority on this, hell, I may be the only anti-Nautilus guy on the planet. Are they nice watches, absolutely, no doubt and without ...
I don't hate the Nautilus,
By: Geo : July 28th, 2021-17:10
but watches like the Aquanaut and especially the Octo Finissimo, appeal much more to me. And that has nothing to do with the value of the Nautilus.
No Nautilus For Me.
By: baufoam : July 28th, 2021-17:16
Happy to say, if I REALLY wanted a Nautilus, , I could get one. I have just never been attracted to that watch. I have a couple of Aquanauts ( one in gold, one in steel) and I love them! They are minimalist , wonderful watches. Having said that, I can cer...
Was never a big fan until...
By: mdg : July 28th, 2021-17:28
...I tried on my friend's perpetual. The weight of it surprised me (in a good way), and the dial was just super-clean. That's the only one I'd save my pennies for.
pplater initiated an identical conversation many years ago . . .
By: Dr No : July 28th, 2021-17:39
. . . and my reply then holds today. The shape of the Nautilus elicits a circular form from a fundamentally square shape. Both circles and squares (rarely) are found in nature, but I can't think of any natural linear objects that veer towards roundness. I...
Interesting views
By: afaleh : July 28th, 2021-21:37
Well thought out, deserves contemplating
This is my first PP and only Nautilus I have…
By: Clueless_Collector : July 28th, 2021-18:19
But I have to say it is a very well built and nice watch. Still loving it and wearing it today. Do I wish for more? Of course but the game is so different now. My only wish is to have one more, the 5740/1G and I can RIP 😂 ...
You are not alone
By: Poky : July 28th, 2021-18:43
I bet even some of the people that pay the crazy prices are not so thrilled about it but they buy it because everyone else wants one.
LOL!
By: India Whiskey Charlie : July 28th, 2021-19:36
It is my honest opinion.
By: Credor : July 28th, 2021-19:42
I don't laugh at your opinions. I prefer the design of the royal oak. I hate that the nautilus shape is a rounded octagon that still has corners. Not a shape that is easy to look at for me.
All good :)
By: Credor : July 29th, 2021-18:56
Also the bezel to dial proportion is off to my eyes. Dial looks too small compared to the bezel. I just really dislike this watch.
I love them
By: PhinneyWood : July 28th, 2021-20:28
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WOW - I would have never thought that
By: penfriend : July 28th, 2021-22:47
someone dares to place such a statement on the Nautilus on WPS. I am in the same boat - It's a watch that simply does not appeal at all to me. Aquanaut yes but not the Nautilus. Why? Hard so say, someone in this thread said it is ugly. I would not go that...
Hehe 😂
By: FRAMII : July 29th, 2021-11:50
Nice watch but its MR money and I know what my choice would be.
ROFL!
By: amanico : July 30th, 2021-04:33
;-))
By: FabR : July 30th, 2021-10:23
I am in total agreement bill.
By: Costa (aka Connie) : July 29th, 2021-11:20
I like the Aquanaut And would like to get one someday. But I’m not going to pay over MSRP. Which means I probably will never get one.
Does nothing for me
By: socal to az : July 29th, 2021-05:03
I don’t get the hype. You are not alone.
Not sure I get why you made this post...
By: JBP99P : July 29th, 2021-10:16
to antagonise?, is it out of jealousy, have you even handled a 5711? Having had a quick look through some of your posts on the forum, most of the stuff I wouldn't touch with a bargepole!
Definitely not to antagonize,
By: Thomas_3 : July 29th, 2021-19:48
just shared an opinion and apparently others have the same opinion. I am just one of a select few who doesn't care for the Nautilus. Actually I feel the same about the Royal Oak, and the G-P Laureato. Am I missing out on some fine watches, yes, but so far...
Its not just the 5711,
By: Thomas_3 : July 29th, 2021-19:43
it is integrated bracelets in general. Just something I simply don't care for on any watch. For me to buy a watch with an integrated bracelet there would have to be something really special about the watch. So far I haven't come across anything that speci...
Totally agree
By: Jeff_M : July 30th, 2021-00:55
Never liked any of the elite sport watches personally. I get real tool watches for sports/diving. Add in the laughable prices for the Nautilus considering what you are getting. Makes me dislike it even more.
Of course it's overrated...
By: Mostel : July 30th, 2021-07:20
Esp the green... OMG... but no one cares... if the bracelet is flimsy and the movement pedestrian... Or that the RO smashes it on every level... NO. One. Cares... (but I have noticed the RO achieving equal and even beyond equal aftermarket... to my astoni...
So you’re a D calls you…
By: Jace : July 31st, 2021-22:24
Do you want a 5711 I have one for you… What are you going to do? If you’re honest with yourself you’re going to get your ass in your car drive down there and pick it up pronto thanking the A.D. all the way along.
I remember when they were first releaed
By: enjoythemusic : August 1st, 2021-00:07
There wasn't much demand for them. Used were about $9000 to $10,000, the quartz was $5,000 pre-owned. The Aqua resonated with me more and many years ago had one for me and the smaller matching mechanical for my Muse (now wife). Got bored, plus they are a ...
I agree.
By: DDM : August 8th, 2021-09:58
I’ve never understood Nautilus fever. To my eyes they just look a little, well, boring frankly. Although better than the Royal Oak which is downright ugly. I can think of countless watches I’d prefer to have for Nautilus money at RRP, and countless superc...
Good to hear your comments.
By: GLau : August 8th, 2021-10:30
At WPS, our members, their watches and their watch passions are integral to our community. Same as meeting friends at a cocktail party, we should be cordial to each other. You are certainly entitled to say you dislike a certain reference for whatever reas...
I hear what you say.
By: DDM : August 8th, 2021-10:49
However, the reason I dislike the RO is exactly because I find it ugly. I’m not sure that’s a discourteous opinion. It’s very subjective. I accept that some of my watch choices would be considered ugly or undesirable by many others, and that’s fine. I’d n...
All noted.
By: DDM : August 8th, 2021-12:03
You might wish to point this out to Credor who used “ugly”, “even uglier” and “extremely ugly”, unchallenged and in the interest of consistency 😉 However I shall try to temper my views in future so as not to inadvertently offend.
Yes, Credor was also unfriendly. Fab and I
By: GLau : August 8th, 2021-12:32
noticed his replies several days after his posts. We discussed and felt that timing wise it was too late to step-in because the overall discussion had moved on. We then agreed that we would take action should similar language be used again. Hope you under...
Unfriendly? Are we pushing the political correctness envelope too far or...
By: India Whiskey Charlie : August 8th, 2021-16:31
Is it something else you are referring to? Last I checked, the word "ugly" is in the dictionary and is not labeled as offensive, insulting or vulgar. I don't see how someone using the word ugly can be labelled as unfriendly. Just my opinion, of course.