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Third Patek in less than a month - Nautilus this time. I blame DC

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So I was never a big fan of the Nautilus - having never seen one in the flesh, I only had photos to go by and they just didn't float my boat. Robert (RIP) tried to sell me one a few years ago when I bought my Santos, saying that it was a great watch, but I managed to resist. As usual, however, he was right and given that everybody tells me the same thing, I finally succumbed when I recently spotted one in my favourite colour combo of RG + blue dial & strap.

 

Bollocks. I love it. I mean, I LOVE it. Way better looking on the wrist than in photos - the colour variation on the dial is just stunning. I'm going to have to buy another colour combo too - probably on a bracelet next time. And a better strap for this one. And the ladies' version for the missus before she nicks this one. Fuck.

 

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DC, mate, you have a lot to answer for. I am going to have to stop reading your reviews. I'll be wearing bloody boat shoes next... :picard2:

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Del

Very nice mate! :thumbsup2:

 

You should definitely take a break now from buying watches, until next month. Oh, wait, that's Saturday! :D

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greg_r
:rofl:

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Robeng

Very nice Greg, nice combo.Had the SS nautilus on SS band and the thing was like a medieval instrument of torture on my Chubaka like wrists

Seriously considering a Calatrava but what to do? SS (White gold) or RG?

Maybe for a distinguished middle aged gentleman

(Old fart) like myself the Rg could be an option.

This looks great and is certainly pushing me towards a gold version (but definately on leather! )

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Daywatch

Great review. Fast and simple way to get to the point. Very humoristic - and great pics:)

Now I need one too. Thanks :)

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Markrfc

Never had a PP but that is a beauty

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TheSav

Nice. And more photos this time. Albeit only one more. However,I approve :lol:

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Poolsfinest

Beautiful watch. Going to change the strap or happy as is?

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Gazzla
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RussP

Pffft................all these new Patek Converts.

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Amit

One of the greatest watches ever!

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greg_r

Nice. And more photos this time. Albeit only one more. However,I approve :lol:

 

:lol:

 

Beautiful watch. Going to change the strap or happy as is?

 

I've had worse, but the strap is rather letting the side down. A replacement will be in order in due course.

 

 

Thanks guys :)

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GenTLe

I'll be wearing bloody boat shoes next... :picard2:

 

 

:rofl: :rofl:

 

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You look good :giggle:

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Godfathar

Love the combo.. is it blue dial? or grey? it seems more grey on the pics..

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Godfathar

 

 

 

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I'd definitely buy such a tshirt ! :rofl:

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greg_r

Love the combo.. is it blue dial? or grey? it seems more grey on the pics..

 

Blue - the lighting in my office is rather over-warm which tends to wash out the colour somewhat.

 

I'll be wearing bloody boat shoes next... :picard2:

 

 

:rofl: :rofl:

 

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You look good :giggle:

 

 

:lmao2:

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_DC_

I'll be wearing bloody boat shoes next... :picard2:

 

 

:rofl: :rofl:

 

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You look good :giggle:

 

When did you take this? I must not have seen you on account of my paper bag!

 

DC

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_DC_

PS: One of these next Greg, SW200 on gen strap, you think you like that one just wait till you see the SW and feel the gen strap quality, you'll make a mess all over your new boat shoes (which you WILL own by then)!

 

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DC

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Godfathar

^^^ I'd kill for a gen strap. damn it's so hard to find :(

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Lagger

I had the sw200 model on bracelet and it was the only rep I've had that ripped my arm hairs out, stick with leather, if I ever get another it will be like that

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GenTLe

I'll be wearing bloody boat shoes next... :picard2:

 

 

:rofl: :rofl:

 

1zfjvrk.jpg

 

You look good :giggle:

 

When did you take this? I must not have seen you on account of my paper bag!

 

DC

Not sure I understood :(

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greg_r

PS: One of these next Greg, SW200 on gen strap, you think you like that one just wait till you see the SW and feel the gen strap quality, you'll make a mess all over your new boat shoes (which you WILL own by then)!

 

 

DC

 

Well, thanks for the input, mate, but I don't think that's gonna happen - the version with SW200 is something over $500 if I recall. Add a gen strap to that and it's WAY out of my comfort zone for a rep. At that kinda price I'd really only consider buying some sort of gen (I still have my eye on a Longines Heritage Diver).

 

$300ish for a Miyota-based 5711 is more likely to happen.

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Retina

crap.... that looks awesome

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UmpaHimself

I'm going to have to buy another colour combo too - probably on a bracelet next time. And a better strap for this one. And the ladies' version for the missus before she nicks this one. Fuck.

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Godfathar

if you are going for a bracelet, the Miyota is your best choice indeed, if for the upgraded leather strap version, the Miyota shows big tells, where the SW200 is the better all in all finish.

 

my 2 cents.

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