Another thought

Feb 20, 2011,22:16 PM
 

Hi,

I have the 5711 and it is indeed very comfortable.

If the flexibility is critical you might consider the 5167 Aquanaut.  It is possible to switch between the bracelet and the tropical strap.   Unfortunately, Patek changed the band attachment mechanism in the new models and the ADs can't do the swap - you must send it to NY each time (brialliant move there Patek).   Anyway, food for thought.

 

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Nautilus 5711/1A - 1st Patek?

 
 By: coz : February 16th, 2011-11:14
Hi, I'm thinking about getting my first Patek. I'm interested in the Nautilus 5711/1A. I do love the new 5726 and in particular the leather deploymant strap. I spoke to a dealer today who told me that the I couldn't change the bracelet of the 5711 to a le... 

Nautilus

 
 By: mr : February 16th, 2011-11:59
The nautilus is an extremely comfortable watch, I also own several rolex daytonas and they feel quite similar. Im not sure about the leather strap change, some brands have stupid ideas where even though you bought the watch you cant do what ever you want.... 

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 By: MiniCooper : February 16th, 2011-12:35
The nautilus watches are very comfortable to wear... From the 5711 to the 5980.... However you cannot have a leather strap on th 5711... Cheers

thanks

 
 By: coz : February 16th, 2011-12:41
ok thanks very much for the info. Tough decision!

Its true you cant swap...

 
 By: Miranda : February 16th, 2011-13:08
the deployant on the 5276 is not as comfortable as your Daytona, but not so bad you find it a distraction. The flaw in my opinion is that you cant quickly adjust between holes

Nautilus 5711/1A

 
 By: adam24 : February 20th, 2011-16:35
Dear Coz I own both the watches you mentioned in this post and thought it might of some use to you to know the bracelet cannot be changed. The Nautilus is slim and sits flat on the wrist therefore being a lot more comfortable. My choice of the two would d... 

Another thought

 
 By: NW_Rich : February 20th, 2011-22:16
Hi, I have the 5711 and it is indeed very comfortable. If the flexibility is critical you might consider the 5167 Aquanaut. It is possible to switch between the bracelet and the tropical strap. Unfortunately, Patek changed the band attachment mechanism in... 

5167

 
 By: coz : February 23rd, 2011-04:42
Thanks for the info. I didn't realize it was big deal to change bands even on the Aquanaut. I'm in NY but I don't think I would want to bring it in everytime to do that. I still haven't decided what to do. I visited the Patek boutique this past weekend an...