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Ref. 5800/1A
Hi Erlend!
You could also try Ref. 5800. The case is 1 mm larger than ref. 3700 and is powered by the more modern calibre 330SC movement with up to 48 hours' power reserve. It was released in 2006 together with the 5711 to celebrate 30 years anniversary of the Nautilus but was discontinued by Patek after only 3 years of production due to low demand for smaller-size Nautilus.
I have very small wrists myself (6.2" -- 6.3") and that's the reason why I purchased the 5800 in 2009 (last year when this reference was produced). I find that the watch is extremely comfortable and wears perfectly on my wrist. I have had a few links removed from the bracelet by Patek.
I also owned 5711G (which is the same size as the SS 5711) for a year and found it much too big and uncomfortable for my wrist, so much so that I have had to sell it.
After owning my 5800 for 6 years, I am contemplating selling it to fund another purchase. The watch is being serviced by Patek at the moment but I am expecting to get it back any day now. Please let me know if you're interested in it. It's a very rare reference and the watch is hard to come by.
Thank you,
Eugene
Thanks, hopful
By: erlendh : June 3rd, 2015-13:30
I have PMed a couple of skinny-wristed 5711 owners who say the same. So I am now confident the 5711 will fit my wrist. Question remains if the 3700 have enough removable links or if it's different somehow, but that's a bridge to cross later, for now, the ...
Nautilus on a small wrist
By: bobrobert : June 3rd, 2015-15:14
Dear Erlend, I can identify with you because I have the same size wrist. And yes, it can be a challenge to find watches that fit properly from a visual as well as comfort standpoint. But in this case, you are going to be fine with the 3700, or for that ma...
Thanks guys
By: erlendh : June 4th, 2015-13:30
My conclusion is there won't be a problem with the 5711, while there still are some questions surrounding the 3700. But then, if one gets the chance at a 3700, you've got to take it, right? Worst case I'll have to sell it and get a 5711. I'll keep you upd...
Ref. 5800/1A
By: screencleaner : June 6th, 2015-14:40
Hi Erlend! You could also try Ref. 5800. The case is 1 mm larger than ref. 3700 and is powered by the more modern calibre 330SC movement with up to 48 hours' power reserve. It was released in 2006 together with the 5711 to celebrate 30 years anniversary o...
Hm...
By: erlendh : June 6th, 2015-15:07
I think you're mistaken here: The 3700 is about 42 mm, the 5711 is about 43 mm, and the 5800 is 38.4 mm wide. So the difference from the 5800 to the Jumbo models is pretty big. The 5800 is, however, about 1 mm larger than the 3800, which I think you must'...
5711
By: screencleaner : June 6th, 2015-16:05
You're absolutely right, I've mixed up refences 3700 and 3800, sorry. With regards to the 5711G: I found the case to be too big, angular and heavy and it was honestly one of the most uncomfortable watches I've ever worn. Part of the problem was the weight...
Yes, but ...
By: erlendh : June 7th, 2015-11:38
I agree that the picture you showed was too big a watch on too small a wrist. But I am fairly confident it won't look like that on me. Maybe I have more flat wrists or something, this is my Osterquartz, which is about 42 mm lug to lug -- same as the 3700 ...
Indeed,
By: screencleaner : June 9th, 2015-03:06
... your wrist appears to be a different shape and slightly bigger than the wrist of the guy in the picture I posted. Well, I really hope the 5711 works out for you then and it brings you a lot of joy!
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By: watch-er : June 11th, 2015-12:51
I think the thinness of the watch and flush fit will work fine for you. Perhaps you should also look at the AP Royal Oak in the older 36mm size as a nice alternative to all the large watches of today.
