Patek Philippe

I just realized that I didn't have any mcros of this watch, so I decided to repair this injustice.

The 5712 is really a weird watch.

I remember the first time I saw pics of a Nautilus, I said to my self " noway, too weird ".

...Till a few years ago, a friend of mine came to see me with a 3712 on the wrist.

And when I saw the dial, I wondered how could I be so wrong wit this watch.

The dial is really sublime, and the 70ies look of the case is nothing except joy, admiration.

So, it is time to give it the Justice it deserves:

A superb grey blue dial, with a blend of different finishes







A Very nice Moonphase and Date subdial.



And now, the detail of the power reserve indicator:



And what to say about the movement, the famous , old, well known and reliable Cal 240?





Any resistance is futile!

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Best,

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-01-13 06:15:20

I've never been a big Nautilus fan, and I like this one less than the regular.  Partially because there's so much happening on the dial, three subdials, all the stripes, etc. and partially because that movement COULD have been something like this


Aaron

But I have to say that I partially agree with you, about the RDM Hand.

I would have prefered without, to say all.

Best, my old friend.

Nicolas

 

I see all those guys with suits and 45mm tunafish cans, so I wear dress watches with t-shirts to keep the universe in balance!
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... when i saw it the 1st time, i was like " Weird ugly watch for old retired well off man "
When i saw it on someone wrist, my feeling towards it changed 180 degrees. Incredible, i flashed on it. Until now i cannot explain how is it possible that a watch can seem so insignificant unworn and so beautiful once on ur wrist. If there is magic somewhere, i'd say that its a watch made to worn
Thanks Nicolas for the gr8 gr8 post.

K.

It is really fascinating, with these grey blue reflects, and these subtle touches of colors.

Alive and..Kicking!

Then, the proportions, very  thin, but also obviously dressy and soprty in the same time, very strange.

I believe that this is a watch to get used to, to fully appreciate it.

Best.

Nicolas

even if the white gold has a really amazing dial too.
Strangely, i still find the 5711 dry and boring. The pics u posted show how much more interesting the 5712 is. Loved the design of the stars around the moon. Haven't noticed them before

K.

a friend of mine had a 3712 but sold it 1 year ago. but the bracelet felt too fragile. too thin for me

Only 0,5mm more, but much thicker.

With the 5980, you're more on the sporty watch register, IMO.

Best.

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-01-14 11:35:29

Amazing dial .... i'm a bit surprised ... your last picture makes this watch really look nice ... as you mentioned: this one has to been seen alive to appreciate it fully.

Arrgh, you're a lucky guy ...

El Bimbo

But be careful,n it is a dangerous one...

One of those watches that will drive you in some sleepless nights...

Best.

Nicolas

John

 

Your watches aren't bad, either!

Best.

Nicolas

With the recent proliferation of detailed and well taken macro shots,I'm sure this will put some pressure on manufacturers to pay more attention to quality control. Any slight defect will be there for all to see!

This is a great watch to wear and admire.

Cheers

Fernando

 

I can't go on a watch before being able to take some macro pics and view them...

Bad Habit, without dobt!

Best, my friend, and thanks for the very nice words.

Nicolas

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For the Macros, a Sony DSC 7.

For the other pics, A Leica D Lux 3.

Best, and thanks for the nice words!

Nicolas

i think this watch , if it wasn't a Patek, would never even show up as a topic on any of these forums.... I won't go as far as calling it an ugly watch, but for me it has no appeal nor beauty. Sorry but that's just my opinion. I don't want to offend anyone that owns one.

I am sure no one is offended by your honest opinion. If you don't like it, you don't like it - end of story. 

However, as Nicolas and others have mentioned, this is really a watch you need to see in the flesh and spend some time with to fully appreciate.

I never liked the look of the 3712 or the 5712 until I had the chance to play with a 5712  for an hour or so at a Patek dinner organised by a local AD. It really worked for me and I began to understand why people admired the Nautilus range. For me the 5712 is not just another steel watch when you hold it in your hands!

Best wishes

Jon

i felt the same as u did. I was indifferent to the watch until i saw it on someone wrist, then when i got to examen it more close at my AD, i knew it was a matter of time before i get one. Definitly not jst another steel watch. Personally my heart goes for the 5712R,  but i'm jst an inch away of going for the steel version dilemmas dilemmas!

K.

But mostly the lightness of the watch. This is imo the perfect watch.

Made a few 70ies looking watches which have a kind of " reconnaissance " now, like the AP RO, or this Nautilus.

Not sure it's a matter of name on the dial.

But for sure it is very personnal, some love it and others hate it.

Nothing wrong with that, IMO.

Even, all is good, as nobody can love the same watches.

Best, and thanks for your input.

Nicolas

Thanks for always sharing your collection with us!

A bientot

Stephen

But notjhing ofr oyu, as it is, once again, an automatic movement...

Best, my friend.

Nicolas

Great shots.

Kind regards

Jon

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As the bezel looks like a scratch magnet, a bit like the RO.

I won't ( and didn't ) wear it as a Daily Beater for tis reason.

But a very enjoyable and pleasant watch, for sure!

Best, and thanks for the nice words, my friend.

Nicolas