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This message has been edited by matthewking on 2015-06-19 20:14:32
So, two guys went to a newly opened hotel's bar in Tokyo....
... my recent years theme "Genta" and this is the complete (almost) picture of the theme. The one my good friend with him is really drool-worthy. All the service paper since the purchase by the first owner, letter from the brand to the first owner, original cork box, outer box, paper....... and impeccable condition, just out from the factory service.... I really really love it!
Which is which? The left hand side is 5402ST, and the right hand side is 15202 Jubilee (blue dial, display back).
Still, tonight's star hasn't appeared in front of us yet.... Two Jumbo and 5712.
Jubilee with glass back.
5402ST with metal back.
Here it is. THE Original Nautilus, 3700 Jumbo in SS.
With original cork box.
(sort of) three brothers shot #1
Now, for me, this is the true three brothers shot - PP 3700, IWC SL 1832, AP 5402ST. The dream team, dream shot.
There is still the "smell" of cork inside the box
Today's all star cast... Mr. Genta must be smiling from up there?
Unique 3700 buckle/ clasp.
The appetizer.....
Which is which? The left hand side is 5402ST, and the right hand side is 15202 Jubilee (blue dial, display back).
Still, tonight's star hasn't appeared in front of us yet.... Two Jumbo and 5712.
Jubilee with glass back.
5402ST with metal back.
Here it is. THE Original Nautilus, 3700 Jumbo in SS.
With original cork box.
(sort of) three brothers shot #1
Now, for me, this is the true three brothers shot - PP 3700, IWC SL 1832, AP 5402ST. The dream team, dream shot.
There is still the "smell" of cork inside the box
Today's all star cast... Mr. Genta must be smiling from up there?
Unique 3700 buckle/ clasp.
Ah, what an evening. Sorry for the poor lighting. But it was a great evening with a couple of red wines.....
Hope you have a great weekend!
Best,
Ken
This message has been edited by KIH on 2015-06-19 18:45:47
The Terrific Trifecta...
But wait, where is the Credor Loco??
The 3700 fits you perfectly 
Danger!
Danger! Thanks for the photo report,
Matt
How suuuper cool!!! Amazing pieces, great to see the Nautilus in such orig. condition!!
Exceptional.
Well, Ken, this is one of the best (maybe "The" for me) watch gathering you've been sharing with us
While telling the new Pateks we would want to see for Baselworld, I've been really looking forward to have a very thin 2 hands one (maybe for the 40th anniversary ?)
Can I ask you what difference you can see or feel about the bracelet finish and design or construction between the 5712 and the 3700 (links gap, are the link as tight as the 5712's etc...)?
Thank you very much!
Cheers, Mark
While telling the new Pateks we would want to see for Baselworld, I've been really looking forward to have a very thin 2 hands one (maybe for the 40th anniversary ?)
Can I ask you what difference you can see or feel about the bracelet finish and design or construction between the 5712 and the 3700 (links gap, are the link as tight as the 5712's etc...)?
Thank you very much!
Cheers, Mark
Honestly....
.. what I felt difference is the "thinness" of 3700 in comparison to 5712. Clasp type is very different from today's Nautilus series, but that is the same for Royal Oak. Bracelet is made as good as the new one, I thought. But it was dark and I was too excited and I missed something.....
Yeah, 40th Anniversary Nautilus is the possibility. But no matter what Nautilus Patek came up with, I would still look for 3700 because:
1. I love original ones, in comparison to the "re-issue", whenever possible.
2. AD or Patek will NEVER sell the anniversary Nautilus to nobody (for Patek) like me anyway (even the today's normal Nautilus is, for me, 7 years wait, I hear, and it's ridiculous: they use Nautilus for those who buy expensive Patek as a "good will token" and NOT for the people who buys ONLY Nautilus.... that's why I do NOT buy new Patek and I own no Patek today.....)
So, my only chance to get satisfied about this is to find the complete set ORIGINAL 3700.
Ken
And this maybe be the perfect choice
I had a discussion with a Patek Salesperson and collectors about that: the fact there are long waiting lists and not as much stock as the demand is high is in the mean time a good thing but also a not so good one.
I think it is good for the brand itself (time has shown that way for Patek) but it is also annoying for the client.
I really like new references because sometimes more to my taste considering design or size but also because of the crafting standard which are usually better now.
I talked 2 days ago with a Nautilus collector who possesses the 3700 and the 3712 and he also told me there is no difference in quality between older and currect bracelet. That's a great point.
Anyway, the 3700 is one of the rare watches that is really worth having with no competition in the current line-up.
Possessing that one is really hard to compete with, even with a great anniversary model.
I hope you'll find it if you're looking for one and would love to see the pictures when done.
Thank you for your detailed reply
Cheers Ken.
Mark
This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2015-06-20 08:06:40
I think it is good for the brand itself (time has shown that way for Patek) but it is also annoying for the client.
I really like new references because sometimes more to my taste considering design or size but also because of the crafting standard which are usually better now.
I talked 2 days ago with a Nautilus collector who possesses the 3700 and the 3712 and he also told me there is no difference in quality between older and currect bracelet. That's a great point.
Anyway, the 3700 is one of the rare watches that is really worth having with no competition in the current line-up.
Possessing that one is really hard to compete with, even with a great anniversary model.
I hope you'll find it if you're looking for one and would love to see the pictures when done.
Thank you for your detailed reply
Cheers Ken.
Mark
This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2015-06-20 08:06:40
I must live in an incorrect location to not see watches such as those regularly. (nt)
NT
Nooooo. I am just really lucky to have such friends.... :-)
Tokyo has lots of people
Ken
This was awesome!
Mr. Genta absolutely was smiling from up there!
That 3700 with the cork box!? How cool is that!
Thanks for the photos!
Still failing in Gerald Genta collection quest
Ken,
Thanks for the photo report.
It is a quest that many have tried but few have completed...to assemble the iconic steel watches designed by the late Gerald Genta.
I still have not completed and probably never will due to the current Mrs MTF's aversion to cushion shaped watches.....
Regards
MTF
Be consoled by the fact that I do not even own a single Genta ....
... which I sincerely deplore. But somehow I never made it.
Marcus
Marcus