Patek Philippe Nautilus & Piaget Polo S Collection

Key Points from the Discussion

• The Piaget Polo S's case shape draws more from Piaget's own Emperador cushion case than the Nautilus, despite sharing 70s Genta design cues on a macro level.
• The Nautilus offers superior comfort due to its 'silky' bracelet and better movement finishing, specifically comparing the Geneva seal mark one 5712 with its micro-rotor 240 caliber.
• The Polo S stands out with a more vibrant emerald green dial and offers strong value, especially given the current unattainability and high secondary market prices of all Nautilus references.
• A common design critique for the Polo S is the date window's placement, with some collectors suggesting it would be more harmonious if positioned lower or if a custom wider date ring were used to align it better with the dial.
• Some collectors express a preference for the Polo S's case shape, finding it more appealing than the Nautilus, and believe Piaget's design was an evolution of its own models rather than a direct copy.
• The absence of a white date window on colored dials is a recurring desire among collectors, who suggest that manufacturers should consider offering iterations without them, potentially even through a 'purchase embargo' to influence design choices.