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Hendrikus · 4 April 2018, 03:41 PM

Had tentatively asked my AD to look out for a Nautilus for me, to complete my trio with my 5167A and Calatrava.

I was hoping they wouldn’t call too since (only six weeks or so since I picked up the 5167A) and, when they did, my preferred model would have been a 5711/1A. The blue dial, the SS, and the price (22k GBP) all feel right.

So.... they have a 5980/1AR coming in, as a customer who had ordered that some while ago can’t complete for some reason. Suspect a few people have been called so would need to go in today. I’ve never seen a Nautilus in the two-tone look, and is it a model that justifies the considerable extra price compared to the 5711?

tyler1980 · 4 April 2018, 03:45 PM

cant speak to personal preference but as far as worth the extra money vs the 5711 then the answer is yes. TT, chronograph vs a steel three hand watch.

Its all relative, but i think its priced where it should be compared to the rest of the line up.

Oryx · 4 April 2018, 03:51 PM

I personally would avoid the TT chrono - wait for the 5711 in steel if that is the one you want.

I am not a fan of TT watches and would rather get steel or a fully previous metal model

Hendrikus · 4 April 2018, 04:12 PM

Thanks guys...

Stressful day ahead!!! The joys of watches....

watchbowl · 4 April 2018, 04:14 PM

Not a fan of two tone watches but this is amazing. Just out of my price range at the moment!

Starwalker · 4 April 2018, 04:15 PM

I actually prefer the TT......over the 5711. I think it has the best qualities of the Nautilius, and is unique enough.

pam66 · 4 April 2018, 04:21 PM

it will be my next incoming. one of the top nautilus, wonderful dial, great contrast with the RG!!!! IMHO it beats all the steel models - by far.

Marciano490 · 4 April 2018, 04:41 PM

I love it. I’d take it over any nautilus but the 5711r.

Sam Philip · 4 April 2018, 05:41 PM

5980/1AR and the 5711R are the two Nautilus models I have seen at AD windows recently. Even if you decided not to get it you can easily get one few months down the line. The dial of the 5980/1AR is amazing.

Russell996 · 4 April 2018, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hendrikus

Had tentatively asked my AD to look out for a Nautilus for me, to complete my trio with my 5167A and Calatrava.

I was hoping they wouldn’t call too since (only six weeks or so since I picked up the 5167A) and, when they did, my preferred model would have been a 5711/1A. The blue dial, the SS, and the price (22k GBP) all feel right.

So.... they have a 5980/1AR coming in, as a customer who had ordered that some while ago can’t complete for some reason. Suspect a few people have been called so would need to go in today. I’ve never seen a Nautilus in the two-tone look, and is it a model that justifies the considerable extra price compared to the 5711?

Wait and get your preferred piece.

thomaspp · 4 April 2018, 09:10 PM

It’s actually really nice and cool blue dial, but two tone will always be two tone.... not for me

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Kaapu · 4 April 2018, 10:32 PM

Its a beautiful one. Definitely one of my favorites. Blue - gold is a great combo

Chiboy · 4 April 2018, 10:49 PM

What a world! Considering a $60k watch, which isn't even the one you really want, because you can actually get it.

I'd get it if you wouldn't be disappointed passing up a 5711 if one came around after. If not, I'd wait for what I really want.

Andrés G · 4 April 2018, 10:53 PM

At this price point, you should love the watch you’re buying.

goog53 · 4 April 2018, 11:02 PM

A beautiful piece and one of the few cool two tone watches out there IMO but I would still pass and wait for SS or PM

Racerdj · 4 April 2018, 11:20 PM

I owned one and traded it for my 5270. The blue dial is quite stunning. My advise is to not buy your second choice.

GB-man · 4 April 2018, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaspp

It’s actually really nice and cool blue dial, but two tone will always be two tone.... not for me

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Well said

AK797 · 5 April 2018, 12:09 AM

Dial and bezel combo is amazing, but bracelet not so much. I take it no discount so resale will be a bugger so I'd only buy to really keep.

jon_jon · 5 April 2018, 12:31 AM

The blue dial on the 5980/1AR is like no other - no match even for the 5711/1A which has a darker blue-black dial.

However if you ever get tired of the 5980/1AR, good luck trying to sell a TT Patek.

lapince · 5 April 2018, 04:52 AM

At those prices you shouldn't get something because you can get it, you should get it because you want it, get your first choice, not second, not at 60k

mps354 · 5 April 2018, 06:14 AM

I’m not a fan of two tone, but if that’s your thing it’s a beautiful dial and nice complication

pam66 · 5 April 2018, 04:21 PM

i am getting second thoughts about the 5980AR as well....might be really hard to sell down the line. what do you guys think about the 5980R-001 (nautilus rose gold chrono on croc strap)? there were rumors that the watch is discontinued but it is actually still available. thoughts?

Marciano490 · 5 April 2018, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pam66

i am getting second thoughts about the 5980AR as well....might be really hard to sell down the line. what do you guys think about the 5980R-001 (nautilus rose gold chrono on croc strap)? there were rumors that the watch is discontinued but it is actually still available. thoughts?

They officially discontinued a number of watches a couple months ago; why would they stealth discontinue others?

Regardless, most people seem to think a nautilus should be on a bracelet, but I like that one. Not sure if the rising tide will lift that boat as well, but I think it’s holding value pretty well.

pam66 · 5 April 2018, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marciano490

They officially discontinued a number of watches a couple months ago; why would they stealth discontinue others?

Regardless, most people seem to think a nautilus should be on a bracelet, but I like that one. Not sure if the rising tide will lift that boat as well, but I think it’s holding value pretty well.

yes, actually not discontinued but even my AD thought so before they double-checked with PP.
i like it too although the deployment is not very comfy. i shall decide between the 5980R-001 and the 5980/1R. probably better value for money than the AR model.

AJW232 · 5 April 2018, 07:19 PM

I have the 5980/1r and don’t have any issues with the deployment not being comfy. Initially I found the watch very heavy but you get used to it quickly. You need the strap to be just right though as due to the weight if it is too loose it will swing around a bit. I wear mine most days and absolutely love it. You can change the strap and give it a totally different look, I’m tempted to give green or blue a go next.

Maltie · 5 April 2018, 11:57 PM

It is absolutely stunning, don’t hesitate as you will regret it. I love this Nautilus a lot.

Vipes · 6 April 2018, 12:01 AM

The blue dial is very nice but the two tone looks odd on this Nautilus.

CamSLC · 6 April 2018, 04:09 AM

I'm a huge fan of the look. I've never tried it on though. It would compliment your collection very nicely.

4 April 2018, 03:41 PM	#1
Hendrikus 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norfolk, UK Watch: All of them... Posts: 805	Few hours to decide..... 5980/1AR Had tentatively asked my AD to look out for a Nautilus for me, to complete my trio with my 5167A and Calatrava. I was hoping they wouldn’t call too since (only six weeks or so since I picked up the 5167A) and, when they did, my preferred model would have been a 5711/1A. The blue dial, the SS, and the price (22k GBP) all feel right. So.... they have a 5980/1AR coming in, as a customer who had ordered that some while ago can’t complete for some reason. Suspect a few people have been called so would need to go in today. I’ve never seen a Nautilus in the two-tone look, and is it a model that justifies the considerable extra price compared to the 5711?

4 April 2018, 03:45 PM	#2
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	cant speak to personal preference but as far as worth the extra money vs the 5711 then the answer is yes. TT, chronograph vs a steel three hand watch. Its all relative, but i think its priced where it should be compared to the rest of the line up. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

4 April 2018, 04:15 PM	#6
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,239	I actually prefer the TT......over the 5711. I think it has the best qualities of the Nautilius, and is unique enough. __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

4 April 2018, 09:10 PM	#11
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	It’s actually really nice and cool blue dial, but two tone will always be two tone.... not for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

4 April 2018, 10:49 PM	#13
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,403	What a world! Considering a $60k watch, which isn't even the one you really want, because you can actually get it. I'd get it if you wouldn't be disappointed passing up a 5711 if one came around after. If not, I'd wait for what I really want. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

4 April 2018, 03:51 PM	#3
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,887	I personally would avoid the TT chrono - wait for the 5711 in steel if that is the one you want. I am not a fan of TT watches and would rather get steel or a fully previous metal model

4 April 2018, 04:12 PM	#4
Hendrikus 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norfolk, UK Watch: All of them... Posts: 805	Thanks guys... Stressful day ahead!!! The joys of watches....

4 April 2018, 04:14 PM	#5
watchbowl "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: U.K. Posts: 469	Not a fan of two tone watches but this is amazing. Just out of my price range at the moment!

4 April 2018, 04:21 PM	#7
pam66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: cambridge Posts: 2,265	it will be my next incoming. one of the top nautilus, wonderful dial, great contrast with the RG!!!! IMHO it beats all the steel models - by far.

4 April 2018, 04:41 PM	#8
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	I love it. I’d take it over any nautilus but the 5711r.

4 April 2018, 05:41 PM	#9
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	5980/1AR and the 5711R are the two Nautilus models I have seen at AD windows recently. Even if you decided not to get it you can easily get one few months down the line. The dial of the 5980/1AR is amazing.

4 April 2018, 10:32 PM	#12
Kaapu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Houston, Texas Watch: PP, Rolex,SUF Posts: 65	Its a beautiful one. Definitely one of my favorites. Blue - gold is a great combo

4 April 2018, 10:53 PM	#14
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	At this price point, you should love the watch you’re buying.

4 April 2018, 11:02 PM	#15
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,061	A beautiful piece and one of the few cool two tone watches out there IMO but I would still pass and wait for SS or PM __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

4 April 2018, 11:20 PM	#16
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I owned one and traded it for my 5270. The blue dial is quite stunning. My advise is to not buy your second choice. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

5 April 2018, 12:09 AM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	Dial and bezel combo is amazing, but bracelet not so much. I take it no discount so resale will be a bugger so I'd only buy to really keep.

5 April 2018, 12:31 AM	#19
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,343	The blue dial on the 5980/1AR is like no other - no match even for the 5711/1A which has a darker blue-black dial. However if you ever get tired of the 5980/1AR, good luck trying to sell a TT Patek.

5 April 2018, 04:52 AM	#20
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	At those prices you shouldn't get something because you can get it, you should get it because you want it, get your first choice, not second, not at 60k

5 April 2018, 06:14 AM	#21
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,977	I’m not a fan of two tone, but if that’s your thing it’s a beautiful dial and nice complication

5 April 2018, 04:21 PM	#22
pam66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: cambridge Posts: 2,265	i am getting second thoughts about the 5980AR as well....might be really hard to sell down the line. what do you guys think about the 5980R-001 (nautilus rose gold chrono on croc strap)? there were rumors that the watch is discontinued but it is actually still available. thoughts?

5 April 2018, 07:19 PM	#25
AJW232 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 67	I have the 5980/1r and don’t have any issues with the deployment not being comfy. Initially I found the watch very heavy but you get used to it quickly. You need the strap to be just right though as due to the weight if it is too loose it will swing around a bit. I wear mine most days and absolutely love it. You can change the strap and give it a totally different look, I’m tempted to give green or blue a go next.

5 April 2018, 11:57 PM	#26
Maltie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Belgium Posts: 403	It is absolutely stunning, don’t hesitate as you will regret it. I love this Nautilus a lot.

6 April 2018, 12:01 AM	#27
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,852	The blue dial is very nice but the two tone looks odd on this Nautilus.

6 April 2018, 04:09 AM	#28
CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	I'm a huge fan of the look. I've never tried it on though. It would compliment your collection very nicely.

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