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At that price, I’d buy it and wouldn’t think twice!
Dec 14, 2020,22:13 PM
I wish I had that opportunity!
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Should I buy a Nautilus?
By: CrookedOak : December 14th, 2020-08:45
I know this almost sounds like a ridiculous question, but I am very interested to hear from the WatchProSite community. I am an avid watch collector and have a variety of watches from Patek, Rolex, Cartier and other manufacturers. I have never owned a wat...
No brainer !
By: GLau : December 14th, 2020-09:04
Buy it ASAP !
Is this a serious question/post? 😂
By: Pretty Boy : December 14th, 2020-09:04
This is a no-brainer. I’m sure you will love it. Versatile, classy, sporty, elegant etc. If you don’t like it, you still can flip it at double list price. Best, V.
Maybe it is just me
By: Todd B. : December 14th, 2020-09:30
Maybe it's just me but the look of this watch has never appealed to me whatsoever.
It is your choice
By: Weems@8 : December 14th, 2020-09:42
Buy what you like. I never understood a Nautilus. Thats because i like the Aquanaut. No ears on the Aquanaut made it for me.
you will love it!
By: radone : December 14th, 2020-09:50
I bet you will! says a guy who owns both 5711 1A and R.
Thanks - This opportunity came so out of the blue.
By: CrookedOak : December 14th, 2020-09:56
I am not well versed on the Nautilus collection and I know many members are. My PP collection is predominantly from the Calatrava collection. I wanted to hear from other owners that have gotten past the hype.
As an owner who is past the hype...
By: patrick_y : December 14th, 2020-11:04
I just wanted to provide this advice... Look at your timepieces. If they're all scratched up, you might want to reconsider on the Nautilus. The Nautilus is a scratch magnet. Meaning a Nautilus will get even more scratched up than a normal watch. And the N...
Love this reply, so candid and helpful
By: Mostel : December 14th, 2020-19:02
I owned the Nautilus ... way back when the 5711 first came out. I was surprised at the finish, first and foremost. I could tell, the bracelet finish was not going to age well. There was a flimsiness to it as well that made me shake my head... I sold it pr...
Agreed Mostel, that bracelet is a nightmare!
By: patrick_y : December 14th, 2020-21:35
A nice looking but totally impractical design. The polished parts STICK UP and get scratched, while the brushed parts are below where they won't get scratched... Exactly the opposite way to do it!
Agree
By: kcinemod : December 14th, 2020-16:14
Well said!
Hear Hear
By: George Gently : December 15th, 2020-01:28
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Very good point....
By: @lberti : December 14th, 2020-11:23
One that i remember very well: A&L oddyseus
May I ask a question?
By: 1WatchMan : December 14th, 2020-12:17
You mentioned your AD, did you really mean AD or you meant Dealer? I'm basically asking for the price you're offered: retail or market? My take: - at retail: Yes, if you like it. - at market: No Let us know please what happens tomorrow 😉 Enjoy the process...
Thanks for answering!👍🏻
By: 1WatchMan : December 14th, 2020-19:46
So at retail, it's still an expensive watch, but it's definitely a fantastic one as well. As you have the opportunity to try it on, enjoy it and let's see what you feel with it on the wrist. And then make a decision, the risk is certainly low here, given ...
As an owner....
By: Jay (Eire) : December 14th, 2020-15:47
My 2 cents (be they dollar or euro) is that it's a great watch to wear, very comfy on the wrist, and arguably iconic in design. And super versatile, for me at least. But, it is way overpriced at retail. It was a stretch at retail prices when I purchased m...
Agreed. It's not even a good value at retail...
By: patrick_y : December 14th, 2020-21:39
A steel Nautilus costs as much as a GOLD Rolex President Daytona. Yes, the Patek Philippe movement is better finished, but it's not THAT MUCH BETTER. And at that $33K price point, there are so many other fantastic watches one can get new or used. Did I me...
This may be frowned upon...
By: jleno : December 14th, 2020-16:38
But I'd totally buy and flip it immediately after if given the chance to purchase at retail That being said, nothing wrong with keeping it either. Despite all the new entrants in the stainless steel sports category in recent years, the Nautilus and RO sti...
Your honesty is appreciated!
By: patrick_y : December 14th, 2020-21:40
I bet a large percentage of people are thinking the same thing you're thinking, just too shy to mention it!
*** UPDATE ***
By: CrookedOak : December 15th, 2020-10:00
I visited the AD this morning and was skeptical going in. I had almost talked myself out of the Nautilus. I tried it on and was sold. Why? 1. The blue/black dial in person is so much better than any picture I've seen. 2. The light nature of the watch and ...
Congrats!
By: amanico : December 15th, 2020-10:07
100% your call
By: vicunaman1 : December 23rd, 2020-17:39
I always enjoy wearing my 3710.. The thinner case w/original bracelet fits beautifully; it’s always a pleasure and joy to wear it. Try on the model of your desire—-and make your choice. Yes or no