Patek Philippe

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5980 is not going to get the results you want

In your initial post, you wrote, "Patek, because, Patek indirectly and discreetly instills the "you have arrived" type of a message to others." As I wrote, I don't think that PP will achieve your desired "arrival' message as very few people will be able to instantly recognize it unless your daily peer group are a bunch of WIS's! I just don't think the majority of those who are even in the upper levels of society would necessarily be able to identify a Nautilus.

But more importantly, the Nautilus 5980, while a very rugged and heavy watch is not going to take the beating that you anticipate on putting it through. As I also mentioned before, the polished and brushed bezel on the 5980 is going to get scratched and dinged more than a Rolex would. I have a SS Daytona and other Rolexes and they do take a beating well and will still look good with scratches and dings (even adds character in some cases). I do not think the 5980 will look nice at all with scratches and dings and am not sure how well it will hold up in a steam room as the pushers do not screw down like a Daytona. For me, it would be annoying wearing a beat up Nautilus as it will not show its wear very well.

I don't think any comments here were "snooty." You asked for advice on a watch based on several variables that were important in your decision-making. I think the answers you got were made under the parameters you dictated!

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