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Heaven sent report
Mar 24, 2018,04:44 AM
I was contemplating the exact same 3 pieces and you have answered all my questions!
The only difference is I am already a lover of Nautilus and enjoy wearing both a 5712 in steel and a 5712gr. Perhaps too similar for most but I liked having one for casual wear and the the other for more formal occasions. Initially I was hung up with the concept of a qp in a sports watch, but if looks right who cares?? I think it looks stunning in your excellent quality photos. Decision made!
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Patek Philippe at Basel - my favourite three from the novelties
By: Baron - Mr Red : March 23rd, 2018-04:37
I am a big believer in "feeling" a watch on my wrist before being able to give a review on it. Obviously, sometimes one just cannot do that and one needs to rely instead on quality images. This year, however, I took the trip to Basel to "feel" the watches...
Beautiful report baron sir
By: watch-guy.com : March 23rd, 2018-04:47
I love the personal insights and idiosyncrasies which determine your decisions Thank you for the report J
The WT Repeater was on.my shopping list but not keen on R
By: Patekphilippecollector : March 23rd, 2018-05:35
Did you try it on or have pics? I saw the pics of the Nautilus and said No!! It that blue (looks same as P) is calling....I think I may not resist....my appointment is on Sunday so look forward to doing wrist choice as well
Was eagerly waiting for your on site report
By: keks : March 23rd, 2018-05:46
I can agree on zeroing in on these three releases. I have to agree on the Aquanaut. Very cool looking but why make it larger. If same case size as 5164/5650 would have been a compelling piece. However I have to say I still prefer the 5980 personally.... W...
Hey Keks....
By: Baron - Mr Red : March 23rd, 2018-05:48
......i think the Aquanaut chrono will be a perfect companion for the 5650G. I think it fits perfectly....it has such a distinct personality.
Yes no doubt...
By: keks : March 23rd, 2018-06:17
But somehow still think it is a less good 5980... 5980 to me the second best Nautilus (after 3700). Great size, wears perfect on my wrist, gorgeous dial... But the 5968 is perhaps more āfunā....
+1 [nt]
By: Gelato Monster : March 23rd, 2018-15:31
subdials disrupt waffle pattern
By: Joepny : March 23rd, 2018-06:30
Iām glad to read that Iām not the only one who thought this when first pictures of the 5740 came out. I bet the PP designers thought long and hard about it; as well as the visual size impact of the moonphase/day window at 6 versus the other 2 smaller wind...
it is a curious design for sure
By: keks : March 23rd, 2018-14:21
the rings on the subdials seem to contrast overly much against the waffle to me. If a tapisserie dial like AP then perhaps the rings would have been less of a harmony breaker. Also the bottom sundial is quite a bit larger and balance is off to me. But, I ...
Glad to see that you prefer the 5740G
By: sham1 : March 23rd, 2018-06:17
compared to your 5711/1A. No contest I know but I think you also have a soft spot for complicated pieces based on the pieces in your collection. Go for it!
Excellent report, Baron!
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 23rd, 2018-07:32
Thank you for bringing us with you in your train of thoughts and emotions! Very enjoyable and insightful! Best Blomman
Great post from first hand experience.....
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 23rd, 2018-07:53
and definitely unexpected choice That Nautilus PC killed the spirit of Nautilus for me . My luck is that they opted for orange and not green hands on that Aquanaut Cheers D
i had the same feeling.......
By: Baron - Mr Red : March 23rd, 2018-08:01
.....it looks and feels so much more than 1mm. Makes a lot of difference when one is at the sweetspot
Yes very true
By: Alkiro1 : March 23rd, 2018-09:34
Best wishes Alkiro
Beautiful report...
By: patrick_y : March 23rd, 2018-08:12
While I love your sentiments about the Aquanaut, I have to say, personally, I still prefer the Advanced Research Aquanaut more than this one. The orange is nice, but not for me. I have a friend who's an avid lover of the color orange. This might be ideal ...
5650g?
By: Baron - Mr Red : March 23rd, 2018-08:22
Oh yes, that is a different league
Thanks Joe. Again you are bang on the money.
By: Miles_151 : March 23rd, 2018-08:31
I am so appreciative of you guys going to Basel and doing such a great job reporting back all this years entries for those of us who donāt make the trip so a big thank you. Again I have been left disappointed this year which is good news again for my wall...
good for my wallet too..... ;)
By: keks : March 23rd, 2018-14:23
your 5970G salmon is surely miles above the 5270P..... Agree on the Tudor BB58, on my top 3 releases this BW....
Thank you.
By: Miles_151 : March 23rd, 2018-14:28
You like me can save for another day. M.
PC in steel?
By: Baron - Mr Red : March 24th, 2018-00:23
Just doesnāt make sense to me. PC just isnāt a sporty complication. Hence I love it in precious metal. Now the games are over itās time to debate on whether itās a green light to buy or whether any doubts arise. Good luck with your deliberations
Thanks 5980.....
By: Baron - Mr Red : March 23rd, 2018-12:32
I believe it is exactly the same blue as the anniversary blue. Yes.... there is nothing like feeling a watch on the wrist. Have a good weekend Best Joe
Two possible answers
By: Baron - Mr Red : March 24th, 2018-00:17
The case shape. And also the 42.2mm is at the tipping point for me on sizing. It just tips over whereas the 41mm tips under my size preference. Also.... the 5270p did also feel on the big side for me.
Different case shape again
By: Baron - Mr Red : March 27th, 2018-10:13
To my mind, the 5270 feels biggest on the wrist. Then the 5370. Then the 5970. The case shape of the 5970 makes it the nicest āfeelā on the wrist based on sizing for my wrist. I see 42mm as being as big as I want to go. 5270 and 5370 are at 41mm, so insid...
Thank you - much appreciated!!
By: Thomahof : March 27th, 2018-10:24
I guess you are right about the case shape. I'm wearing 5960 as we speak, and it feels much smaller than 5270 at the same diameter!
There is just 1mm
By: Baron - Mr Red : March 27th, 2018-10:28
Between 5270 and 5970. It feels like 3-4mm.
Superb write-up, your thoughts are much appreciated.
By: Jay (Eire) : March 23rd, 2018-18:55
It seems like the Aquanaut and the PCC both shared the "downside" for you, and I'd guess many others, of being just too big. Having recently had the 5164 on my wrist for the first time I also experienced that deflating feeling of "it's just too big for it...
Thanks for these photos
By: drphileasfogg : March 24th, 2018-00:33
I too dislike the lack of 3-9 alignment of the sub-dials in chronos and PC chronos. Unfortunately it is everywhere now, so I am patiently waiting for this fashion to pass. Maybe next year, a new manual chrono line should be introduced. As for the Nautilus...
Out of curiosity....
By: Baron - Mr Red : March 24th, 2018-00:47
.... why wait for a potential new one when there are options from the Vintage genre? 5970?
I donāt do vintage
By: drphileasfogg : March 24th, 2018-00:59
Never say never but i think the alignment thing is just a period, it will pass, was it a reaction to Langeās design by Patek... I want a new watch to add my own patina.
Agree
By: w220 : March 24th, 2018-05:35
Completely agree! But what a bummer that it doesn't have the 12 hour counter 5980. This new Aquanaut chronograph could have been the ultimate sports watch, but without the 12 hour counter it has limited practical use, at least for me. Hope they realize th...
Heaven sent report
By: Fortinbras : March 24th, 2018-04:44
I was contemplating the exact same 3 pieces and you have answered all my questions! The only difference is I am already a lover of Nautilus and enjoy wearing both a 5712 in steel and a 5712gr. Perhaps too similar for most but I liked having one for casual...
Great report Joe, many thanks
By: Mike H : March 25th, 2018-02:15
I must admit that I am terribly tempted by the 5270 P. For me it ticks many boxes and carries all the PP codes that I like. Unfortunately for my wallet, I do not see the same drawbacks as you, this 5270 P meets my taste perfectly... in picture. I now have...
I obviously agree
By: Mike H : March 25th, 2018-03:00
You know to which extent I am mad, but not to the extent of buying such a watch without trying it, this is what I mentioned. But I very much forward to seeing it in the metal so as to know my feeling about it...
I took a bashing on my Instagram account for my pictures
By: Patekphilippecollector : March 27th, 2018-18:51
Of the 5270P which shoes exactly the same colour "golden opaline" as your pictures. Everyone is convincing themselves the dial is s darker salmon colour...do you think the harsh interior lighting washed some of the colour out if the dial and that it's act...
I donāt know. But....
By: Baron - Mr Red : March 28th, 2018-00:47
I get to see the 5970g regularly and that has a salmon dial. It feels different to that. Also, Patek are not calling this colour āsalmonā. My guess is that itās different in any light.
Duplicate
By: Patekphilippecollector : March 27th, 2018-18:52
5740 is a winner
By: serali : April 3rd, 2018-15:10
Thanks for the hands on review