Patek Philippe: Brand Discussion & Opinion

quattro69 · 2024-10-22T09:51:42Z

Explore collector reactions to a new Patek Philippe release. quattro69 shares his 'meh' take, sparking debate on design, size, and the enduring appeal of Nautilus and Aquanaut.

In a candid post, quattro69 shares his initial impressions after trying on a new Patek Philippe release, offering a refreshing perspective that prioritizes personal connection over hype. His experience highlights the subjective nature of luxury watch appreciation, prompting a community discussion on design evolution and the enduring appeal of established icons like the Nautilus and Aquanaut.

By sheer luck my friend showed me these so I was lucky to try them on. It was “ok”, but for me it didn’t carry the Nautilus or Aquanaut magic. Call me old school, but subjectively it’s going to take a whole. My grails remain unchanged.

Watch by Patek Philippe, nautilus, aquanaut

Watch by Patek Philippe, nautilus, aquanaut

Key Points from the Discussion

The new release is perceived by some as being too large and a derivative design, resembling a 'square Nautilus'.
While acknowledging the derivative design, some contributors appreciate the green dial as a strong choice for an initial release, drawing parallels to the successful green Nautilus.
The discussion suggests a preference for Patek Philippe's past designs, with some collectors envisioning modern updates to vintage pieces, such as a matching bracelet and a simplified date complication.
Several members express the importance of experiencing the watch 'in the metal' to form a complete opinion, emphasizing that initial reactions can differ from hands-on impressions.

The Discussion

COUNT DE MONET

Oct 22, 2024

Inexplicable: shockingly bland, the green one.

The blue, o.k. has got something, but the green?

amanico

Oct 22, 2024

Let's say that I much prefer the Aquanaut to the Nautilus and that I prefer the Nautilus to this Itus.

orahu

Oct 22, 2024

My feeling, exactly!

amanico

Oct 22, 2024

And I am not too mad about the Nautilus.

amanico

Oct 22, 2024

For a 10th of the price, you can get the real deal...

Now we are speaking

COUNT DE MONET

Oct 22, 2024

Well, the "look" is the same, but the prestige, quality and execution of the Patek is missing here

If those points are worth the difference in price, is another story.

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