Beneath the hype is a fundamentally sound timepiece

Jul 11, 2021,13:40 PM
 

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"The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it."

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 10th, 2021-23:27
Oscar Wilde said that; he must have been a watch collector. Let me introduce my latest scratched itch, a 2015-vintage 5711: First impressions: 1. I love it, despite the hype. 2. I had never even tried one of these on before; I'd just seen them in photos (...  

Congrat's! A very nice wearable luxury sports watch.

 
 By: vitalsigns : July 10th, 2021-23:32
I still regret not getting a 5712 when it was priced sanely (not as an investment, but just to wear and enjoy).

thank you!

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 11th, 2021-23:34

BIG congrats!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : July 10th, 2021-23:43

thanks man!

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 11th, 2021-23:34

I will - thanks!

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 11th, 2021-23:34

many thanks!

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 11th, 2021-23:35

Good to hear your itch was scratched ! Congrats on this Nautilus!

 
 By: GLau : July 11th, 2021-04:09
Glad that you are happy with it. It does wear well.

Indeed it does - thanks!

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 11th, 2021-23:35

Congrats!!

 
 By: mj23 : July 11th, 2021-05:56

thanks, and

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 11th, 2021-23:40
we face many itches in our short lives; only some of them should be scratched. This one was within the bounds of matrimonial harmony (just barely).

Indeed, nothing not to like!

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 11th, 2021-23:41

Congrats.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : July 11th, 2021-15:25
For me, the 5711 fit like a glove. That was a large part of my love for the watch. Both it and 5712 are surprisingly thin and svelte (and to me make the most sense of the Nautilus line up as after those two the elegance gets lost a little as thickness is ... 

I think the full, apt quote from First Contact is ...

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 11th, 2021-23:48
"We are [Patek]. Lower your shields and surrender your ships [as well as any other assets you may own]. Your [bank account] will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile."

Huge congrats!

 
 By: Jardin_des_rois : July 12th, 2021-01:38
I feel similar here, have really been wanting a 5711 blue. May just pull the trigger just like you. Considered the 3700 as well but a good version is $150+. I also have the 15202st so this could be a good pair.

Any collection with both

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 13th, 2021-03:31
a 15202 and a 3700/5711 in it would be a horological garden fit for kings, M. Jardin des Rois… 🙂

Lovely piece…

 
 By: nacelle : July 12th, 2021-01:53
…and one of my favorite of many wonderful Oscar Wilde statements on life, a master wordsmith.

Indeed; thanks!

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 13th, 2021-03:32

Spectacular watch. Congratulations.

 
 By: Bill : July 12th, 2021-12:55
Hello from a brother. ...  

Yes, that is exactly right…

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 13th, 2021-03:34
And equally to the point, it’s about what watch one will actually wear.

Great addition

 
 By: afaleh : July 12th, 2021-18:57
Congratulations!

Thank you sir!

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 13th, 2021-03:34

Nicolas,

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 13th, 2021-13:26
any watch-related developments that make you happy also make me happy, so I am happy that you are happy that I am happy — one big positive feedback loop of happiness!

A BEAUTIFUL, QUALITY, PRESTIGIOUS TIME PIECE

 
 By: vicunaman1 : July 13th, 2021-16:30
A pleasure to wear always..a keeper!! Congrats on your acquisition…..