You have a wrist that can carry this one off well. I had the steel reference a long long time ago, maybe 06/07 I bought it. The most expensive watch I’d bought ever, by a decent margin, at this time. I was wearing larger watches back then. Loved the overall package, and the quick change strap system
I’m a big fan of GS, if you’ve seen any of my posts, and so I completely follow your point. But the level of finishing, or lack of it, on the Nautilus is I think not the point. It’s the overall design, what you see from two feet away when you look at your wrist. That’s a classic look, timeless. Imme
I am not a Patek fanboy, and I have plenty of criticism for the Nautilus but personally (and of course your opinion is a personal one too and I respect that) I think in the metal and on the wrist the watch surpassed my expectations. Re the wallet; it’s a combination of the hype and seeing these watc
I actually don’t think that social media / IG and the socialization of collectors and enthusiasts was as relevant even 5 years ago let alone 10. I think this is a recent factor driving the hype.
The hype around the Nautilus is greatest among collectors and enthusiasts. In addition the increased socialization of watch collectors via RedBar, Hodinkee and other influencer and collector group meet-ups has generated more interest and momentum for some watches than any forum can ever do. Seeing t