How to get to try on blue Nautilus?

[joninrye]

Saw this one on ebay today. Thoughts?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171195930796...84.m1423.l2649

[Shem]

Originally Posted by joninrye

Saw this one on ebay today. Thoughts?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171195930796...84.m1423.l2649

Diamond District. Some horror stories to be found on the web about this store. Might be fine, but for a purchase of this magnitude, I wouldn't trust it.

[AK797]

That watch is certainly genuine. Why not pop down there and have a look if its not too far.

[perpetualman88]

Originally Posted by benlee

I think it's a very nicely done shot! Superb clarity

Thanks so much

I have been drooling over your 5205 pics. Stunning

[mcorliss]

Originally Posted by Puffy

got mine from davidsw....

Puffy, your blue dial appears vastly different than most I see. Do you have the platinum?

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by mcorliss

Puffy, your blue dial appears vastly different than most I see. Do you have the platinum?

It's just lighting.

[Puffy]

Originally Posted by mcorliss

Puffy, your blue dial appears vastly different than most I see. Do you have the platinum?

nope bog standard

that's the beauty of this, the dial is like a chameleon...

[iazrollie]

The patek salon in old bond street in London let me try on this beauty today.

[iazrollie]

One more

[Passionata]

^interesting ,this one looks like the 5712 ,5980 ,might PP changed the dial colour on the later batches of 5711s?

[HL65]

All lighting and many shades depending on light. As for trying one on...Lots of luck as they are impossible to find and I know of only one AD that has one and they told me they are lucky to get one a year and wait is 17 months plus. Not an easy find and very sought after! I called pretty much every AD in US also. Cheers,

[HoosAir]

I faced the same decision and had the same problem a couple of months ago. I live in the NYC area and tried on a 5712 at Tiffany's that came in for another customer. I couldn't find a 5711 anywhere and heard the usual story of 6+ month waits. I went out of town for Thanksgiving and the AD there somehow had a 5711 blue, 5712, and a 5146 creme that I was also considering. I quickly decided the 5146 didn't do it for me but I agonized over the 5712 vs. 5711, trying on both back and forth for a couple of hours spread over 2 days, before ultimately choosing the 5711.

A few things to address some of the questions you have raised and general thoughts that may help.
-I believe the color of the dials are the same, but that the 5711 "pops" more because the face is much more open. As a result, I think the 5711 also demonstrates the much talked about "chameleon-effect" to a greater extent in different angles/lights. After owning the watch for nearly 3 months I still just stare it several times a day while rotating my wrist into different positions
-The 5712 face is more interesting when viewed more closely given the complications imo, but the 5711 is more striking from a distance since the color stands out more. However, while beautiful, I did not find the complications on the 5712 particularly useful for me. I also found the date pointer on the 5712 hard to read quickly vs. the digital date on the 5711.
-The movement of the 5712 with the micro-rotor, is more interesting imo than the 324 in the 5711
- I think the 5712 is a little more versatile, dressing up with a suit a bit better than the 5711. I think this is because the 5711 is, to me, a little sportier/flashier. I'm so neurotic, that for one AD visit I wore casual clothes and the next day wore a suit for the sole purpose of seeing how the two watches compared with different outfits.
-It's obviously personal taste, but the face of the 5711+digital date won out for me.
-I got no discount on mine and based on folks I have talked to, that is typical on a 5711 if purchased from an AD. They did ship to NY at their cost and they threw in a nice leather wolf winder. I think you can get 10-15% off on the 5712 from certain ADs, but many ADs will not discount on that model either.

Hope this is helpful. Good luck!

[justbrowsing]

It would be great if you could try it on resized to your wrist . Like a test drive. It costs as much as a car, after all!

[Shem]

Originally Posted by HoosAir

I faced the same decision and had the same problem a couple of months ago. I live in the NYC area and tried on a 5712 at Tiffany's that came in for another customer. I couldn't find a 5711 anywhere and heard the usual story of 6+ month waits. I went out of town for Thanksgiving and the AD there somehow had a 5711 blue, 5712, and a 5146 creme that I was also considering. I quickly decided the 5146 didn't do it for me but I agonized over the 5712 vs. 5711, trying on both back and forth for a couple of hours spread over 2 days, before ultimately choosing the 5711.

A few things to address some of the questions you have raised and general thoughts that may help.
-I believe the color of the dials are the same, but that the 5711 "pops" more because the face is much more open. As a result, I think the 5711 also demonstrates the much talked about "chameleon-effect" to a greater extent in different angles/lights. After owning the watch for nearly 3 months I still just stare it several times a day while rotating my wrist into different positions
-The 5712 face is more interesting when viewed more closely given the complications imo, but the 5711 is more striking from a distance since the color stands out more. However, while beautiful, I did not find the complications on the 5712 particularly useful for me. I also found the date pointer on the 5712 hard to read quickly vs. the digital date on the 5711.
-The movement of the 5712 with the micro-rotor, is more interesting imo than the 324 in the 5711
- I think the 5712 is a little more versatile, dressing up with a suit a bit better than the 5711. I think this is because the 5711 is, to me, a little sportier/flashier. I'm so neurotic, that for one AD visit I wore casual clothes and the next day wore a suit for the sole purpose of seeing how the two watches compared with different outfits.
-It's obviously personal taste, but the face of the 5711+digital date won out for me.
-I got no discount on mine and based on folks I have talked to, that is typical on a 5711 if purchased from an AD. They did ship to NY at their cost and they threw in a nice leather wolf winder. I think you can get 10-15% off on the 5712 from certain ADs, but many ADs will not discount on that model either.

Hope this is helpful. Good luck!

This is great info, thanks! I managed to try on a 5712 (thankfully they had one used -- I've been back to the same AD and though they have a new one, they absolutely will not let anyone see it, even sealed in the box, until they pay full MSRP), and the dial color wasn't quite as magical as I expected and didn't seem to match the 5711 based on photos I've seen. People have also said on the forums that the 5712 is more gray color compared to the 5711. But I tend to believe what you're saying about them being the same but with a different appearance from the complications on the dial.

[HL65]

Just got mine today from my favorite Patek AD! It truly is an amazing watch and the blue is something special especially in the light. It makes a great pair with my AP Jumbo 15202. Thanks Mr. Genta!!

[Shem]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Just got mine today from my favorite Patek AD! It truly is an amazing watch and the blue is something special especially in the light. It makes a great pair with my AP Jumbo 15202. Thanks Mr. Genta!!

How long were you on the waiting list?

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Shem

How long were you on the waiting list?

No wait list...Called and he happened to have one and very fortunate for me and for a great price which I won't disclose but very well taken care of!

[Shem]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

No wait list...Called and he happened to have one and very fortunate for me and for a great price which I won't disclose but very well taken care of!

Congratulations! It's a beautiful piece and a very fortunate acquisition!

I need that kind of relationship with my local Patek AD. :P Then again, my local Patek AD's next three 5711s are already sold, and they're not even accepting deposits because they don't know when, or even if, they can get another. And there is no such thing as a discount -- they'll charge you MSRP if they like you, or more if they don't.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Shem

Congratulations! It's a beautiful piece and a very fortunate acquisition!

I need that kind of relationship with my local Patek AD. :P Then again, my local Patek AD's next three 5711s are already sold, and they're not even accepting deposits because they don't know when, or even if, they can get another. And there is no such thing as a discount -- they'll charge you MSRP if they like you, or more if they don't.

They can be found if you search really hard!

[goog53]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Just got mine today from my favorite Patek AD! It truly is an amazing watch and the blue is something special especially in the light. It makes a great pair with my AP Jumbo 15202. Thanks Mr. Genta!!

If "There can be only one", Which do you choose: 15202 or 5711?

[HL65]

Originally Posted by goog53

If "There can be only one", Which do you choose: 15202 or 5711?

Right now slight edge to AP as I chose it initially over the 5711. Glad I don't have to make that choice though my friend!

[HoosAir]

Originally Posted by Shem

This is great info, thanks! I managed to try on a 5712 (thankfully they had one used -- I've been back to the same AD and though they have a new one, they absolutely will not let anyone see it, even sealed in the box, until they pay full MSRP), and the dial color wasn't quite as magical as I expected and didn't seem to match the 5711 based on photos I've seen. People have also said on the forums that the 5712 is more gray color compared to the 5711. But I tend to believe what you're saying about them being the same but with a different appearance from the complications on the dial.

No offense, man, but your AD sounds awful. They won't even let you see a sealed 5712 they have in stock that is unsold? That's crazy.

Having seen the 5711 and 12 side by side in the same light I believe they are definitely the same color. The 5726 otoh, is definitely more of a blue-grey than a blue.

One other difference in case it matters is that the 5711 rotor is quite loud while the 5712 is very quiet. Good luck tracking down a 5711 to try.

[myopiccoog]

Won't be long K and the UB will push that AP to the sell block! :)

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Right now slight edge to AP as I chose it initially over the 5711. Glad I don't have to make that choice though my friend!

[jenniferjanef]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Just got mine today from my favorite Patek AD! It truly is an amazing watch and the blue is something special especially in the light. It makes a great pair with my AP Jumbo 15202. Thanks Mr. Genta!!

NICE!!

jen

[TheMethod]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Just got mine today from my favorite Patek AD! It truly is an amazing watch and the blue is something special especially in the light. It makes a great pair with my AP Jumbo 15202. Thanks Mr. Genta!!

Need to update the magnificent 6 picture to the fantastic 7.

[jenniferjanef]

Originally Posted by Shem

This is great info, thanks! I managed to try on a 5712 (thankfully they had one used -- I've been back to the same AD and though they have a new one, they absolutely will not let anyone see it, even sealed in the box, until they pay full MSRP), and the dial color wasn't quite as magical as I expected and didn't seem to match the 5711 based on photos I've seen. People have also said on the forums that the 5712 is more gray color compared to the 5711. But I tend to believe what you're saying about them being the same but with a different appearance from the complications on the dial.

Shem.. Just take a leap of faith.. The blue 5711 is mesmerizing n you won't regret it. The watch must be view in person and out of the seal! My AD knows me well and always insist on removing the seal for better viewing n on many occasion I almost have to beg them not too cos once I see it in the flesh it's a done deal and this is how nice some of these dial can be! Yeah... Trust your instinct. If you are ready just step up n start enjoying your new watch!

Life too short to waste waiting. GOOD LUCK!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by myopiccoog

Won't be long K and the UB will push that AP to the sell block! :)

The AP is tops in my book and still has ever so slight edge for me on the 5711. Again glad to own both and they are as close as it gets. Both sleek, simple, elegant, ultra thin, comfy, and with killer dials that change with natural lighting! Kudos to Gerald Genta on two amazing designs!

Originally Posted by jenniferjanef

NICE!!

jen

Thanks Jen!

Originally Posted by TheMethod

Need to update the magnificent 6 picture to the fantastic 7.

Serious Seven updated in Watch Collection in one photo thread in Rolex forum. Thanks!

[sebastien1975]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Just got mine today from my favorite Patek AD! It truly is an amazing watch and the blue is something special especially in the light. It makes a great pair with my AP Jumbo 15202. Thanks Mr. Genta!!

Congratulations !
You really have a serious addiction to blue dials...

[Chasseur]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Just got mine today from my favorite Patek AD! It truly is an amazing watch and the blue is something special especially in the light. It makes a great pair with my AP Jumbo 15202. Thanks Mr. Genta!!

Many congrats to you my friend
After a while, I would like to know your feeling concerning your AP
Welcome to the crazy Nautilus club

[TAKUYA]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Just got mine today from my favorite Patek AD! It truly is an amazing watch and the blue is something special especially in the light. It makes a great pair with my AP Jumbo 15202. Thanks Mr. Genta!!

Can you please show the Best Pair of Beautiful Blue???