patekova
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Thank you for your kind words. I love the 5990. It is my favorite Nautilus. The steel version is a very practical, yet a complicated daily type wearer.
Aug 17, 2021,20:31 PM
Is it better balanced? I don’t know about that. It is obviously lighter, but it is no light weight. I think you will adjust to the weight of the watch. And if you feel a bit self conscious about the gold aspect you can wear a soft fabric, loose fitting long sleeve shirt or sweater to keep it protected and unexposed.
When I said “distant cousin” I really meant “lesser cousin”. The R version is very special and IMHO since you have steel Nautiluses, I suspect you will find a place in the rotation for the R. It makes me smile knowing that my watch had some small influence in your acquiring the R. I think you made a great choice and that once you adjust to it you will be extremely happy owning and wearing it.
Best, Patekova