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RHIII · 3 January 2020, 08:15 AM

I thought the Nautilus design was presented to Patek by Genta in ‘74 and released by Patek in ‘76?

Token74 · 3 January 2020, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Interesting story. I have to admit it seems far more likely he misquoted the year by mistake but you never know.

Possibly, although would be strange. As I say, I will validate and revert back.

Although I should say, the year wasn’t really the point of the lesson for me.

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Ichiran · 3 January 2020, 09:18 AM

Details like the year of release for Nautilus will be picked up in a Patek subforum like this. I will also be expecting questions from the AP folks if I said my friend has a 1970 Royal Oak.

AK797 · 3 January 2020, 10:00 AM

I've often thought about a BY watch, the Nautilus is not possible but a RO 5402 would be.

Peterandwatches · 3 January 2020, 10:26 AM

Did your friend have any sense of how popular and enduring that model would become?

Token74 · 3 January 2020, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

Details like the year of release for Nautilus will be picked up in a Patek subforum like this. I will also be expecting questions from the AP folks if I said my friend has a 1970 Royal Oak.

And rightly so, no issue with it. I’m intrigued myself and as I’ve said, I’m expecting to meet up with him again in a couple of weeks so will be trying to find out more about the date.

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Token74 · 3 January 2020, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Peterandwatches

Did your friend have any sense of how popular and enduring that model would become?

Not at all, it was gifted to him by a close family member on his 18th birthday.

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Token74 · 3 January 2020, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I've often thought about a BY watch, the Nautilus is not possible but a RO 5402 would be.

Likewise. Problem is, the longer I think about it, the more expensive it becomes!!

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EdwardC · 4 January 2020, 05:43 PM

Absolutely. Watches are meant to be worn. As long as you use them, the scratches and marks are memory of its relationship with you. Just don't intentionally abuse them

Token74 · 11 January 2020, 08:27 PM

Apparently the Nautilus was first made in 1974 but not for general sale until 1976. Given the grief I’ve had over this, I thought I should do some research, and I found a few examples online with paperwork to validate it.

Haters still gonna hate, no drama.

One of the examples I found...

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Ichiran · 11 January 2020, 08:31 PM

thanks for the update.

yoast · 11 January 2020, 08:41 PM

Interesting.. Thanks for sharing

ts3 · 11 January 2020, 09:28 PM

Thx - all that remains is to get your hands on one of those 1974 pieces...

Token74 · 11 January 2020, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ts3

Thx - all that remains is to get your hands on one of those 1974 pieces...

If only!! Well outa my league!

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herman1999 · 13 January 2020, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Token74

Just randomly had lunch with a friend of a friend, really nice guy. First thing I noticed was his watch, and what a watch!

Within seconds, it was in my hands, and I had instant watch envy!! A 1974 Nautilus, wow! What didn’t help, is that 1974 is my birth year!!

But here’s the lesson, it had clearly been worn as a watch should be worn. And it was all the more cool as a result! So for anyone worries about scratches and a bit of rounding of the edges, chill out!! In 40 years time you’re going to meet people with brand new, and better watches, that will be full of envy when they see your well worn timepiece!

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Thank you Brother, very true, I will start wearing my J outside of home, what about safety? a Rolex 6263 now you can buy a house and worth chopping off hands

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herman1999 · 13 January 2020, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Peterandwatches

Did your friend have any sense of how popular and enduring that model would become?

Brother, I am prepared pay you $1,000,000.00 USD in certified funds in the next 12 hours if you sell me a 1974 Patek 5711 unique prototype

I have more than one Pledged TRF Member prepared to vouch that my offer is legitimate.

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KBM · 15 January 2020, 05:13 AM

This thread took a weird turn.

rockdrock · 15 January 2020, 05:56 AM

Wow... learned something today. Thanks.

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Burlington · 15 January 2020, 06:28 AM

Very cool Token - would be great to see some pics when you next meet up

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RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	I thought the Nautilus design was presented to Patek by Genta in ‘74 and released by Patek in ‘76?

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Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,699	Details like the year of release for Nautilus will be picked up in a Patek subforum like this. I will also be expecting questions from the AP folks if I said my friend has a 1970 Royal Oak.

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AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,289	I've often thought about a BY watch, the Nautilus is not possible but a RO 5402 would be.

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EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,549	Absolutely. Watches are meant to be worn. As long as you use them, the scratches and marks are memory of its relationship with you. Just don't intentionally abuse them

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Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,699	thanks for the update.

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