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Thomas_3 bravely articulates a contrarian view on the Patek Philippe Nautilus, a watch often considered sacrosanct in collector circles. His candid admission of disliking the integrated bracelet, despite the watch's immense popularity, opens a fascinating dialogue on aesthetic preferences and the nature of horological appreciation. This article explores the community's diverse reactions to his perspective, offering insights into why this iconic reference elicits such strong, often polarized, opinions.
Thanks, nice to see I am not alone in this.
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.
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 certainly appreciate what the Nautilus is. I will leave them for the people that are obsessed.
...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.
. . . 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. In other words, the shape of the Nautilus is unnatural. I went on to suggest that those who are unable to come to terms with it are limited by an exclusive appreciation for shapes either found in nature or symmetrical linear forms. Those able to
Tried on the 5712 and 5726 in steel when they were still readily available, but they didn‘t make my heart beat faster. I fell immediately for the 15202 on the other hand.
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