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I remember when they were first releaed
There wasn't much demand for them. Used were about $9000 to $10,000, the quartz was $5,000 pre-owned. The Aqua resonated with me more and many years ago had one for me and the smaller matching mechanical for my Muse (now wife). Got bored, plus they are a bit fragile so we sold 'em after a couple of years.
Imho the AP looks nice, if dated. The hot model I have is the modern evolution of the design with an epic movement and 100m WP. The Bvlgari's modest price embarrasses the far higher priced AP and PP.
As hard as I try
and as wildly popular as they are I just can not bring myself to like the Patek Phillippe Nautilus. I admit to being in the minority on this, hell, I may be the only anti-Nautilus guy on the planet. Are they nice watches, absolutely, no doubt and without ...
YES!!!, the Aquanaut over the Nautilus any day for me.
Thanks, nice to see I am not alone in this.
I don't hate the Nautilus,
but watches like the Aquanaut and especially the Octo Finissimo, appeal much more to me. And that has nothing to do with the value of the Nautilus.
No Nautilus For Me.
Happy to say, if I REALLY wanted a Nautilus, , I could get one. I have just never been attracted to that watch. I have a couple of Aquanauts ( one in gold, one in steel) and I love them! They are minimalist , wonderful watches. Having said that, I can cer...
Was never a big fan until...
...I tried on my friend's perpetual. The weight of it surprised me (in a good way), and the dial was just super-clean. That's the only one I'd save my pennies for.
pplater initiated an identical conversation many years ago . . .
. . . and my reply then holds today. The shape of the Nautilus elicits a circular form from a fundamentally square shape. Both circles and squares (rarely) are found in nature, but I can't think of any natural linear objects that veer towards roundness. I...
I don‘t dislike the Nautilus, but I also prefer others, e.g. Royal Oak, Aquanaut or Octo Finissimo
Tried on the 5712 and 5726 in steel when they were still readily available, but they didn‘t make my heart beat faster. I fell immediately for the 15202 on the other hand.
This is my first PP and only Nautilus I have…
But I have to say it is a very well built and nice watch. Still loving it and wearing it today. Do I wish for more? Of course but the game is so different now. My only wish is to have one more, the 5740/1G and I can RIP 😂 ...
You are not alone
I bet even some of the people that pay the crazy prices are not so thrilled about it but they buy it because everyone else wants one.
I hate the nautilus too. It is an ugly watch. The aquanaut? Even uglier.
You don't need to try so much to like it. The shape of the dial, bezel and crystal is extremely ugly.
It is my honest opinion.
I don't laugh at your opinions. I prefer the design of the royal oak. I hate that the nautilus shape is a rounded octagon that still has corners. Not a shape that is easy to look at for me.
All good :)
Also the bezel to dial proportion is off to my eyes. Dial looks too small compared to the bezel. I just really dislike this watch.
Let me as usual be honest and direct: there are FAR fewer people than you would imagine who REALLY love the Nautilus, and many of them bought it BEFORE Instagram decided that everyone has to have it...
While there are obviously LOTS of genuine collectors, as you can see on this very site, many of the folks who "chase" a Nautilus today ("seek" probably conveys the correct affection in English) remind me of this hilarious meme circulated right after the l...
Not a nautilus fan either. More of a Royal oak guy. Haven’t handled anything but a 5712, and it left me cold after wearing it for a couple of weeks.
But such are matters of the heart. Objectively-speaking, the bracelet-closing mechanism and non-hacking movement left me un-impressed.
Well you are in the same boat as Stern
He believes the Nautilus is the least attractive watch under his charge. I absolutely adore my 5980, to each his own
I love the nautilus... especially my 5712
On the second picture, i d like to add the most important sign in switzerland 😉 ...
WOW - I would have never thought that
someone dares to place such a statement on the Nautilus on WPS. I am in the same boat - It's a watch that simply does not appeal at all to me. Aquanaut yes but not the Nautilus. Why? Hard so say, someone in this thread said it is ugly. I would not go that...
Someone dared to place that statement on WPS, and then your moderator even moved it from HoMe to the Patek forum -- I can already envision First Amendment scholars building entire careers out of this! ;-))
Seriously, that's the beauty of this site, where constructive and intellectually honest conversations are always encouraged -- and nearly every time, thanks to our members, the result is an interesting exchange of nontrivial and diverse points of view! ;-...
I earned it with linear structural relationship modeling in strategic situations
wonder if that helps.... but Strategy is actually my denomination - no real fit we could maybe model and analyze the impact of our discussion on market prices ;-)))
First, the “wildly popular” is a distraction and that has little to do with the merits of the watch.
Before all this noise of the last few years I would say it’s always been a watch appreciated by collectors and by those drawn to enduring design. Like the Royal Oak, it’s a classic. I also think that until you have one on the wrist it’s hard to truly appr...
I’ve always liked the simplicity of the Nautilus. But I still opted for the Aquanaut first. While I wouldn’t trade my Aquanaut for a Nautilus, I would still love to pick one up someday if the prices come back to Earth or if I can get one at retail.
I prefer the silver/white piano dial. And I also look forward to seeing the next generation (6711?) Nautilus. ...
I am in total agreement bill.
I like the Aquanaut And would like to get one someday. But I’m not going to pay over MSRP. Which means I probably will never get one.
Not sure I get why you made this post...
to antagonise?, is it out of jealousy, have you even handled a 5711? Having had a quick look through some of your posts on the forum, most of the stuff I wouldn't touch with a bargepole!
Definitely not to antagonize,
just shared an opinion and apparently others have the same opinion. I am just one of a select few who doesn't care for the Nautilus. Actually I feel the same about the Royal Oak, and the G-P Laureato. Am I missing out on some fine watches, yes, but so far...
To each his own ! Your comment on the integrated bracelet is
well taken. Other brands also have watches this feature. Why do you not like integrated bracelet on 5711 ?
Its not just the 5711,
it is integrated bracelets in general. Just something I simply don't care for on any watch. For me to buy a watch with an integrated bracelet there would have to be something really special about the watch. So far I haven't come across anything that speci...
Totally agree
Never liked any of the elite sport watches personally. I get real tool watches for sports/diving. Add in the laughable prices for the Nautilus considering what you are getting. Makes me dislike it even more.
Of course it's overrated...
Esp the green... OMG... but no one cares... if the bracelet is flimsy and the movement pedestrian... Or that the RO smashes it on every level... NO. One. Cares... (but I have noticed the RO achieving equal and even beyond equal aftermarket... to my astoni...
So you’re a D calls you…
Do you want a 5711 I have one for you… What are you going to do? If you’re honest with yourself you’re going to get your ass in your car drive down there and pick it up pronto thanking the A.D. all the way along.
I remember when they were first releaed
There wasn't much demand for them. Used were about $9000 to $10,000, the quartz was $5,000 pre-owned. The Aqua resonated with me more and many years ago had one for me and the smaller matching mechanical for my Muse (now wife). Got bored, plus they are a ...
It’s difficult to judge without data but I’m going to guess that you’re not in a minority who are non-plussed by the appeal of this watch.
There are some who have gone further and call it “fugly,” which I’ve seen said and echoed quite often over the years. For my part I can’t even be moved to have strong feelings about it. I just find it unremarkable. I’ve likened it to a watch a moderately ...
I agree.
I’ve never understood Nautilus fever. To my eyes they just look a little, well, boring frankly. Although better than the Royal Oak which is downright ugly. I can think of countless watches I’d prefer to have for Nautilus money at RRP, and countless superc...
Good to hear your comments.
At WPS, our members, their watches and their watch passions are integral to our community. Same as meeting friends at a cocktail party, we should be cordial to each other. You are certainly entitled to say you dislike a certain reference for whatever reas...
I hear what you say.
However, the reason I dislike the RO is exactly because I find it ugly. I’m not sure that’s a discourteous opinion. It’s very subjective. I accept that some of my watch choices would be considered ugly or undesirable by many others, and that’s fine. I’d n...
Well understood that your intention was not offend anyone. However
using words such as “ugly” is not friendly for our forum. A member can be cordial and say a watch is unattractive or unsuitable for his/her taste.
All noted.
You might wish to point this out to Credor who used “ugly”, “even uglier” and “extremely ugly”, unchallenged and in the interest of consistency 😉 However I shall try to temper my views in future so as not to inadvertently offend.
Yes, Credor was also unfriendly. Fab and I
noticed his replies several days after his posts. We discussed and felt that timing wise it was too late to step-in because the overall discussion had moved on. We then agreed that we would take action should similar language be used again. Hope you under...
Unfriendly? Are we pushing the political correctness envelope too far or...
Is it something else you are referring to? Last I checked, the word "ugly" is in the dictionary and is not labeled as offensive, insulting or vulgar. I don't see how someone using the word ugly can be labelled as unfriendly. Just my opinion, of course.
IMO Just because the word is in the dictionary, it does not make it friendly
or cordial to use in the forum.