damocles123 0 Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Dear All, I stumbled across this forum 4 weeks ago, it was an eye opener. I am learning a great deal of knowledge from everyone, its crazy to see how much time and effort some people put in for the love of watches. Originally a huge AP fan myself, I was drawn to these insane looking Nautilus that these gentlemen have. After sniffing around for a while, I came to the conclusion that the old version miyota 5711 with modded hands would be my best bet and closest to the gen. Though research after research, PM sent to various members and TDs but still no luck sourcing the cheapie 21J in need for the hand mods. I decided to ask ryan from intime if its possible to get the hands alone from the miyota v2, I was gambling and hope that it would fit into the older version miyota with thin hands. There was no guarantee as personally I haven’t come across anyone that tried to do it. Ryan accepted, I proceed to pay for the parts and the miyota. After 2 days, the QC pics came, I opened the first picture with the front dail facing up, to my surprise it was a Nautilus 5711 with correct hands. I was so confused, Is this the correct miyota that I paid for or is this the miyota v2? Did he mix up with the SW200? Or did he help me to swap the thin hands out? I quickly browse through the rest of the QC pictures… hold on, correct dail pattern, greenish blue colour dail, correct end link, one pin on the side. This has to be the correct miyota!! I sent Ryan an email and asked if he helped me swap the thin hands. He replied, “I will show you the handset asap. But swap the handset, we never do like this.” I didn’t quite understand the sentence, but my interpretation was that he did not help me swap the hands and this is the miyota that I paid for. I didn’t ask any further about the matter and just went with it. 3 days later, my watch arrived at my doorstep… I honestly felt like a $20k Nautilus is in front of me. I have held the gen myself a couple of times. I have to say this watch is spot on except the colour is a bit greenish compare to the gen, but $278 vs $20k I am not complaining lol I tried to take pictures in different angles to show everyone how the dial colour changes in different lightings, but honestly pictures just don’t do any justice of the watch. Although I have only received this watch yesterday and I love love the watch, I have come to the conclusion that this watch is just a bit too elegant for my liking as I am used to the rougher bigger Aps. I haven’t made up my mind yet, but I might put this up on M2M soon if I decided to let it go. I hope I won't regret it if I decide to do so, as this watch is one of a kind with the correct hands, not too fat not too thin but just about right as per gen. Also, if anyone has the Miyota with thin hands and is interested to try and experiment with the Miyota v2 hands mod, feel free to PM me. Thanks for reading. Edited February 23, 2016 by andyboy QC pics deleted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdevil 0 Posted January 22, 2016 Beautiful watch! Congratulations, and wear in good health! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damocles123 0 Posted January 22, 2016 Tell me this doesn't look gen... I think I am keeping it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiefanatc 16 Posted January 24, 2016 Very impressed! I would be super stoked if I got that! Thin and correct hands! Which one is Ryan again? I've only ordered from Marvelous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damocles123 0 Posted January 24, 2016 Very impressed! I would be super stoked if I got that! Thin and correct hands! Which one is Ryan again? I've only ordered from Marvelous Ryan from intime, he is a TD from RWI. He later told me that it was a mistake, the factory put the "wrong" hands in for this one, but turns out its the correct hands You can try your luck, but I doubt it will happen again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks for the info on this, interesting that the factory made a mistake in their usual model. Is the lume the same on the hands and dial? I don't know Ryan but someone needs to tell the factory to keep making this 'mistake' lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM284 1,518 Posted January 26, 2016 Lovely looking watch .... As above, the factory need to keep on making this mistake!!! Wear it in good health mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damocles123 0 Posted January 27, 2016 Thanks for the info on this, interesting that the factory made a mistake in their usual model. Is the lume the same on the hands and dial? I don't know Ryan but someone needs to tell the factory to keep making this 'mistake' lol Yes the lume is the same for the hands and dail markers. But we are know what factory lumes are like, will likely get it re-lume by my modder in order get a more solid glow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bearlowry 0 Posted January 27, 2016 Beaut of a watch, & nice review/promo...looks like you're fixin to sell it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damocles123 0 Posted January 27, 2016 Sorry I am keeping it. After wearing it for few days straight, I think its my favourite rep right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMMC 0 Posted January 28, 2016 There are rumors, we need more QC pics of recently ordered watches, that BP updated wrong thin AP hands on their old Nautilus 9015 Miyota powered reps. If confirmed that would be one of the best recent news in rep world. No more need to search for a 21J one to swap hands. No fatty MKF's, no ultraexpensive wrong dial pattern SW200 movements with clearly visible extra holes on it etc etc.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shunki 0 Posted February 22, 2016 nice watch is it the MKF version or MK V2? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted February 23, 2016 Good review - thanks for sharing - interesting to know that factories do make the correct mistakes from time to time lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted February 23, 2016 There are rumors, we need more QC pics of recently ordered watches, that BP updated wrong thin AP hands on their old Nautilus 9015 Miyota powered reps. If confirmed that would be one of the best recent news in rep world. No more need to search for a 21J one to swap hands. No fatty MKF's, no ultraexpensive wrong dial pattern SW200 movements with clearly visible extra holes on it etc etc.... No we don't. QC pictures are prohibited on this forum. Photographs of watches taken by the purchaser after receipt are welcome, but QC are big no-nos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted February 23, 2016 Beaut of a watch, & nice review/promo...looks like you're fixin to sell it? Although I have only received this watch yesterday and I love love the watch, I have come to the conclusion that this watch is just a bit too elegant for my liking as I am used to the rougher bigger Aps. I haven’t made up my mind yet, but I might put this up on M2M soon if I decided to let it go. I hope I won't regret it if I decide to do so, as this watch is one of a kind with the correct hands, not too fat not too thin but just about right as per gen. Also, if anyone has the Miyota with thin hands and is interested to try and experiment with the Miyota v2 hands mod, feel free to PM me. Thanks for reading. You need to be very careful here. You are way short of post count to allow you to sell, and the mods may well consider this a backdoor offer to sell, despite your later post saying you intend to keep it. You may consider editing out the appropriate part here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted February 23, 2016 Haha, never mind his backdoor offer to sell, are you making a backdoor offer to be a mod black263 DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike on a bike 0 Posted February 23, 2016 "You need to be very careful here. You are way short of post count to allow you to sell, and the mods may well consider this a backdoor offer to sell, despite your later post saying you intend to keep it. You may consider editing out the appropriate part here." Either this is one of the best set ups to move a watch I've seen in awhile or he just changed his mind.( I must stop being so suspicious) Very nice by the way always loved this watch and I often think about grabbing one but bracelet will be to short then I need another big PIA plus extra $! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted February 23, 2016 Haha, never mind his backdoor offer to sell, are you making a backdoor offer to be a mod black263 DC Not me. Far too sensible (and Grumpy) to put up with the shit they take for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,503 Posted March 9, 2016 now has anyone ordered a model with the correct hands in the last weeks?Our TDs didn´t inform us about a change and they didn´t replace the pictures of these myiota nautilus watches either... so how long must we wait for the models with correct hands? Write a TD and ask Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,503 Posted March 10, 2016 Did you get any update on it telling they didn't change or no mails at all? If the second one then write him again, he forgot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willstrang 0 Posted March 10, 2016 Lovely watch!! I'm very tempted to order and see if I have the same luck as you have.. Any chance you can post a picture of the movement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wdev 0 Posted March 23, 2016 Very curious to see where this leads. Correct hands on the miyota version would be very close to gen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wdev 0 Posted March 23, 2016 Just checked Ryan @ Intime and this is what I found: http://www.intime.co/patek-philippe/2703-nautilus-jumbo-5711-bp-v2-blue-dial-on-bracelet-miyota-9015-pp324cs.html Pretty damn perfect It looks a bit thick though, not sure if that's correct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted March 23, 2016 Just checked Ryan @ Intime and this is what I found: http://www.intime.co/patek-philippe/2703-nautilus-jumbo-5711-bp-v2-blue-dial-on-bracelet-miyota-9015-pp324cs.html Pretty damn perfect It looks a bit thick though, not sure if that's correct I saw this, does look good, like you say a little thick but hard to judge from pics and I never trust TD case thickness measurements!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wdev 0 Posted March 24, 2016 Just read an excellent write-up from Godfathar on RWG. It seems you can get the thin v1 miyota version with the upgraded hands. Just asked if Tim can source any To be continued Share this post Link to post Share on other sites