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GLau shares an exclusive look at the Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A-014, featuring the highly debated olive green dial. This article delves into the nuances of its color compared to the iconic blue, offering a rare glimpse through the eyes of a collector who initially hesitated to post due to the model's polarizing reception. GLau's initiative ensures this significant reference receives the spotlight it deserves, inviting the community to weigh in on its aesthetic merits.
I feel it is my duty to share his joy 🤩 and the lovely photos he showed me.
His comments regarding the blue vs green: “ Blue is duller and not true blue like the P dial that is bright. The blue changes to grey bluish almost black depending on the light. Blue dial changes but it’s hard to get a deep blue unless you are in sunlight. The green is light green to dark olive green. Blue is nice but I think the green is more complicated. Thierry hit it out of the park on this one as a finale.”
How do the photos of this green compare to other ones on WPS and dials that your have seen in the metal ? Do you feel that it is more complicated than the blue ?
Key Points from the Discussion
- The green dial, while aesthetically pleasing, symbolizes the market excesses surrounding the Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711, rather than its inherent qualities.
- The green dial of the Ref. 5711/1A-014 is a complex and attractive shade, displaying significant variation depending on the lighting conditions, similar to other Patek Philippe green dials like the 5065.
- Despite the negative sentiment driven by the Ref. 5711's over-popularity, the green dial color itself is generally well-received by collectors, on par with the blue.
- The immense hype around the green dial Ref. 5711 is largely due to its Nautilus identity and the Patek Philippe branding, suggesting its appeal might be diminished without these factors.
- The Patek Philippe logo signifies brand quality and equity, which is a fundamental reason collectors acquire these timepieces, regardless of the specific model.
- Patek Philippe's choice of green for the Ref. 5711 is superior to Audemars Piguet's green for the Royal Oak Ref. 15202, with the owner's enjoyment being the ultimate measure of success.
- The owner of this Patek Philippe Nautilus is a true collector who embraces the natural wear and tear, viewing scratches and dings as adding personality to his watches.
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