Nautilus (Ref. 5711/1) vs Aquanaut (Ref. 5165) - Question
From what I can tell, there is a very substantial pricing differential between these two models when solid steel versioins are compared. Both appear to use the same PP movement (Cal. 324 SC). What accounts for the substantial price differential between Na...
Bracelet vs Rubber strap?
If you're talking about the 5711/1a that comes with the integrated bracelet vs the 5167 which comes with the rubber strap.
There may be a visual similarity at first glance regarding shape,
but there is quite a difference in the case and bracelet construction. The Aquanaut features a 3 piece case with a more traditional screw-back case design whereas the Nautilus is a two-piece case requiring far more machining and close tolerance fitting. T...
Whit and Dje see it the way I see it. You can draw a parallel with AP.
Comparing their 15300 with 15202 is like comparing the Aquanaut with the Nautilus. Like the Nautilus the 15202 is much more costly to make. Both are classics and - so it seems - always will be. Both are always understocked and have a high resale value. A ...
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Thank you for the explanation(s). The jist of what you and Dje seem to be telling me is that the work on the metal bracelet and the nature of the case construction on the Nautilus do translate into a price differential. But I guess I'm still a bit jarred ...
There are other factors too
The assumption we are employing here seems to be that Patek Philippe operate in an 'efficient' economic environment. They do not. Perhaps the cost of producing the Nautilus is sligtly higher than the Aquanaut, but the difference in the price we end up pay...
Well ... there are some platitudes that are really true:
1. You onlly live once, so why not live life to the fullest. 2. When you have forgotten the price, you still enjoy the quality. The combination of these two sayings are worth practicing. So you can save some coins and have an expensive watch that is IN YO...
really 2 piece case?
As far as I can recall the new Nautilus line (at least the 5711) also has 3-piece cases as opposed to the original models where the ears actually served as part of the construction (hinges). For me this makes the ears now a mere design element and redunda...
See PP site
There's an exploded diagram of the Nautilus and you could argue that it shows a two part case. The only question might be the screw in display back as an added piece.
It is a 3 piece case as said on PP website
It is a 3 piece case. The older Nautilus was a 2 piece case.
You're right about the three piece case, I'm old and
was thinking in terms of the 3700 and 3800 series.
Nautilus
It seems to me the current rendition of the Nautilus enjoys far more popularity than the 3800 series, which may explain why it fetches higher prices.