13 zn

is ofcourse the watch to get if you have the choice between a modern Longines and a 13 zn

but like said, if Longines would remake the 13 zn or Zenith the 135 I'm sure most would prefer it in a 40 mm and not a 35 mm

IF the 13 zn or Zenith 135 would also have been made in a 40 mm case in the past I'm sure these 40 mm oldtimers would be more sought after and therefore more expensive than the 35 mm pieces

Another example, I 'm pretty sure the Patek 3970 would be a lot more expensive if that watch was also 40 mm, the tiny 36,4 is just too small. The 3970 is a bargain today. Why do you think the 5970 costs about 50% more on the secondhand market. I can only presume the size is a very important factor. Both are almost the same watches, same movement, same complications. the first one is yours for 65K, the other starts close to 100K

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Nautilus 3700 and 3800

By: KiddoW : August 10th, 2012-12:21

Hi, As a new member on this forum I must start off by saying: WOW. You guys got some watches! As a student I don't yet have the financials to buy a brad new PP. How ever I'm considering to buy a used Nautilus from the 80s or 90s. I'v notices that the 3700...

It's just a matter of fashion.

By: dr.kol : August 10th, 2012-12:57

People appreciate bigger watches - for the time being... A friend of mine who is about 190 cm tall and having a muscular body, is wearing 3800. It looks great on his wrist - sportive but at the same time elegant. Go for 3800; it's a great Patek. Best, Kar...

Thanks...

By: KiddoW : August 10th, 2012-13:20

Thanks alot for the input. Started to belive there was something wrong with the movement in the 3800 or something. I'm wearing a 39 mm today and kind of like that size. I sure don't need a larger watch. One of the main objectives to a new watch would be t...

Go for that!

By: dr.kol : August 10th, 2012-13:35

Best, Kari

agree and disagree Kari

By: Bruno.M1 : August 10th, 2012-23:56

It is personal taste and if a tall guy wears a 3800 it's his choice, if he likes it it is his choice so I agree this is a personal thing but 'People appreciate bigger watches - for the time being...' I'm sure we'll never go back to 36 mm watches. 47 was t...

Actually, small watches have their " Glory Time ".

By: amanico : August 11th, 2012-00:04

For two reasons: 1/ More and more people are attracted by Vintage. Who would complain about a Longines 13 ZN or 30CH? I see more and more people looking after one. Same for the 35 mm Geophysic, or even the smaller Reverso. 2/ Which can be seen as a prolon...

Nicolas

By: Bruno.M1 : August 11th, 2012-05:23

You said more and more are attracted by Vintage .... I'm sorry but I think you're wrong People like you, me, us ... people who read and post about these watches are probably less the 3 % of all the people who BUY watches. You might know a few who like vin...

More and more doesn't mean that people who like Vintage are a majority.

By: amanico : August 11th, 2012-07:21

Nor that they will be the majority. But when people compare the finish of the old and the new watches, their look, the soul, and sometimes the value / quality ratio, then you'll see that more and more people are attracted by Vintage. This is the phenomeno...

13 zn

By: Bruno.M1 : August 11th, 2012-08:09

is ofcourse the watch to get if you have the choice between a modern Longines and a 13 zn but like said, if Longines would remake the 13 zn or Zenith the 135 I'm sure most would prefer it in a 40 mm and not a 35 mm IF the 13 zn or Zenith 135 would also ha...

Don't get me started with 3800 ...

By: jellybean : August 10th, 2012-14:29

.... i simply adore Nautilus 3800. The biggest difference in my experience with nautilus , i would have to say , it is much more difficult to find a Mint condition 3700, simply they have been around longer. Most people really did used these watches as a d...

Super cool ...

By: small-luxury-world : August 11th, 2012-03:50

to see them all in one box. Number 2 and 4 (from left) would be my personal favorites, but all of them are more than interesting. Thanks a lot, for sharing with us! Which one is your favorite, by the way? Oliver

Nautilus, all of them ...

By: small-luxury-world : August 11th, 2012-04:02

are superb watches for what they are. To go for a smaller one is just a matter of personal taste and the size of your wrist. Smaller doesn´t mean worse! Even when the crowd asks for bigger watches, who cares as long as you love your watch. Everybody´s dar...

Tic-Toc do you realise............

By: Topcat30093 : August 12th, 2012-01:14

That you have nearly got one for each day of the week? :) Or were you wearing one while taking the photos? :) Regards Tony