With Patek Philippe´s first sports watch, the company introduced a timepiece that was both rugged and streamlined. The current Nautilus collection is a result of the subtle evolution of the original Ref. 3700 from the 1970s. Still today it will be hard to find something more sophisticated, when we talk about “sports” watches and especially the case and the bracelet are outstanding.
Ref. 5980/1AR and 5980/1R
The Nautilus chronograph is available since a few years and we already have seen some different versions. Nonetheless the two new ones could lead to controversial discussions.
The bicolor (steel/rose gold) and the rose gold versions are both very impressive, for several reasons. Both kinds of metals have been shown in the Nautilus collection before – e.g. Ref. 3700. The tone-in-tone monocounters help to be more subtle, if that word is appropriate in that case.
The blue dial is far from being shy, it is powerful, but doesn´t shout. I would say it is well balanced for what it is.
The mix between steel and rose gold looks amazing, but for sure it is not for everybody.
Even more impressive is the pure rose gold version. Is it a blast? Is it a bomb? Yes and no. Patek managed to create something powerful which still looks very classy. Congrats!
You think the bracelet looks bold? Well, let
me tell you PP had to reduce the thickness compared to the steel version. Just
because it was too heavy! I don´t know the exact weight, but it felt more heavy
than the heaviest one in my possession. The latter is already 203 g
On the wrist :
Heavy or not, it fits almost perfect - even on smaller wrists like mine. Once you are used to the weight, you can enjoy the beauty of craftsmanship. After some time on the wrist and after getting some patina it should be even more beautiful.
Conclusion :
Both watches need probably guts to wear them and I don´t see them on my wrist while seeing clients – at least not in Europe. Still think the all rose gold version is to die for and I would love to own one. Is there any other way to wear such an amount of gold, in such a cool & classy way? Probably not! Never ever thought that I could like that kind of watch, but in fact I like it a lot. Well, we can learn something new every day …
Ref. 7010, 7014 and 7018
The main changes for all those watches are the dial and the hands. For comparison you should look on the next picture:
To me it looks less sporty and closer to the Ref. 3700, but in a very feminine way.
Ref. 7010 with quartz movement, four different versions. If you prefer something without bracelet, it is available as well. Just check the official homepage.
Ref. 7014 G & R with self-winding movement. Only for the happy few. A watch that you don´t buy for yourself. To get it as a present you need a wealthy lover … or two
Ref. 7018 A with self-winding movement. Could that be THE 24/7 watch for a modern lady? Maybe for some it would be even more wearable without stones, but those have to wait – if at all.
I saw at least one version of each (ladies) Nautilus but ran out of time when taking pictures. Sorry, no offense to our ladies PuristS!
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