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5711
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 (it is quite heavy) and the fact that it can only be worn on a strap, so the much lighter 5711 on a bracelt could be a different story. I tried a 5711 recently in the Patek salon in London and, although it is much lighter and I still found it much too big with the lugs too close to the edges of my wrist. The case of the watch covers the whole width of the wrist and I find it both uncomfortable and unappealing aesthetically. The Nautilus is a slim/flat watch and it just doesn't look nice worn like this (picture not mine):
That said, I've heard lots of people with smaller wrists sing praises to teh fit of their 5711s, maybe it's just not my cup of tea 
Reference 3700 is supposedly 1mm smaller than 5711, so it could be a (slightly) better fit for someone with small wrists.
This message has been edited by screencleaner on 2015-06-06 16:16:27
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.
