Space panda v 5980/1a

[Chief Chininki]

Which is the “heavier” piece, 5980/1a (blue) or the white gold space panda on oyster flex? Which one do you think will have the lower production numbers? If you already own the 5712 and the 5726, would you consider trading the space panda for the 5980 to get the trifecta of complicated nautilus? Asking for a friend…

[APWhale]

Space panda?

[Chief Chininki]

For clarification white gold Daytona with meteorite dial ceramic bezel.

[APWhale]

Originally Posted by Chief Chininki

For clarification white gold Daytona with meteorite dial ceramic bezel.

Figured, just never heard it called that before. Kinda dig the name though

[APWhale]

To actually answer your question though, in this case if your friend already has the 5712 and 5726, I'd keep the meteorite Daytona. That piece is just awesome. And not just to be able to say you're wearing the space panda.

Then later add the 5980 1R to complete the Nautilus trio with "El Jefe".

[macrowatch]

You had me at space panda. But overall I think 5980 lower production numbers.

[JettyOne]

Space Panda is so good of a nickname, I knew what OP is referencing. first time hearing this.

5980 by a mile. Although Space Panda is exotic. You’ll see Daytona often enough that an exotic dial simply don’t lift it above its class.

[sensui]

Lol space panda that's actually cool. I'd definitely rock that over 5980 with the existing collection.

[HMHM]

Tough choice, but I would lean towards the 519. Simply due to personal preference and I think a standalone chronograph Nautilus isn’t far away from another release by Patek.

[Bearxj86]

Originally Posted by Chief Chininki

Which is the “heavier” piece, 5980/1a (blue) or the white gold space panda on oyster flex? Which one do you think will have the lower production numbers? If you already own the 5712 and the 5726, would you consider trading the space panda for the 5980 to get the trifecta of complicated nautilus? Asking for a friend…

I find nautiluses have diminishing returns and after a few I am not sure adding another does much to a collection. I would take the space panda all day.

[Harry_S]

The meteorite dial Daytona is very lovely and rare indeed and a true heavy hitter.
The 5980/1A is one of the best sports references ever made by Patek and I think just edges this one out. Just.

[Bearxj86]

Originally Posted by Harry_S

The meteorite dial Daytona is very lovely and rare indeed and a true heavy hitter.
The 5980/1A is one of the best sports references ever made by Patek and I think just edges this one out. Just.

A bit of a nit but both the 5980 and the 5968 chrono is just...sticky and rigid. Does not have the feel of a high end chrono - is it just me?

[l_chissle]

Originally Posted by APWhale

Figured, just never heard it called that before. Kinda dig the name though

Same, lol. Took me a second but Space Panda is a cool name

[DK7]

go for it, Daytona Meteorite Dial is incredible.

[macrowatch]

Originally Posted by Bearxj86

I find nautiluses have diminishing returns and after a few I am not sure adding another does much to a collection. I would take the space panda all day.

Which model design platform (PP or otherwise) do you feel escapes this diminishing returns problem?

[Bearxj86]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

Which model design platform (PP or otherwise) do you feel escapes this diminishing returns problem?

I don't think any brand does really (royal oak vs nautilus vs overseas vs rolex oystercase). I mean its nautilus number 3 versus a meteorite daytona - the choice at least for me is obvious. Perhaps the closest one that can do this is maybe Journe.

In this case you get a pretty scratch resistant chrono on a rubber strap with a very unique dial. You also get a colored metal...

[HMHM]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

Which model design platform (PP or otherwise) do you feel escapes this diminishing returns problem?

I would say the Daytona escapes this. The Daytona has so many variations since its inception in 1963. If one were to start collecting Daytona starting today, there are so many things to learn, particularly the little details differentiating one model from another - Paul Newman Daytona (pump pushers, screw down pushers, RCO, RO, ROC, Big Red, Sigma Dial, pulsation, Panda, JPS, floating cosmograph, porcelain, inverted 6, zenith Daytona, in-house Daytona, JM Daytona, meteorite dial etc)

The Nautilus is rich in heritage as well but its appearance are fairly standardised except for a few really significant changes like the switch from Geneva seal to PP seal, the switch from non-hacking to hacking movement for the 5711. Of course there are also the 40th anniversary pieces but that’s generally it?

[macrowatch]

Originally Posted by Bearxj86

I don't think any brand does really (royal oak vs nautilus vs overseas vs rolex oystercase). I mean its nautilus number 3 versus a meteorite daytona - the choice at least for me is obvious. Perhaps the closest one that can do this is maybe Journe.

In this case you get a pretty scratch resistant chrono on a rubber strap with a very unique dial. You also get a colored metal...

Interesting take, thanks for the perspective.

Originally Posted by HMHM

I would say the Daytona escapes this. The Daytona has so many variations since its inception in 1963. If one were to start collecting Daytona starting today, there are so many things to learn, particularly the little details differentiating one model from another - Paul Newman Daytona (pump pushers, screw down pushers, RCO, RO, ROC, Big Red, Sigma Dial, pulsation, Panda, JPS, floating cosmograph, porcelain, inverted 6, zenith Daytona, in-house Daytona, JM Daytona, meteorite dial etc)

The Nautilus is rich in heritage as well but its appearance are fairly standardised except for a few really significant changes like the switch from Geneva seal to PP seal, the switch from non-hacking to hacking movement for the 5711. Of course there are also the 40th anniversary pieces but that’s generally it?

I do think the meteorite on OF is the best incremental idea in a while just the contrast to bezel is so good plus OF over the WG bracelet one from the 2010's. I'm not sure though that the other ones are varied enough for me to go that deep into Daytonas, even though I do have a daytona addiction.

[Johndong888]

Space panda for me even tho I don't have a nautilus. The 5990 is more for me than a 5980

[Roger Lococco]

Originally Posted by DK7

go for it, Daytona Meteorite Dial is incredible.

Is this YG or RG?


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[wjv4200]

I would keep space panda and add a 5740. Sell 5712 and 5726 if needed to get into 5740 otherwise just add.

[SLWoodster]

I don't think you should go for a complicated nautilus "trifecta". Just call it another nautilus.

There's 5712, 5726, 5980, 5990, 5740. Then you have the precious metals and tiffany signed... There's no end.

Originally Posted by Chief Chininki

Which is the “heavier” piece, 5980/1a (blue) or the white gold space panda on oyster flex? Which one do you think will have the lower production numbers? If you already own the 5712 and the 5726, would you consider trading the space panda for the 5980 to get the trifecta of complicated nautilus? Asking for a friend…

[DK7]

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Is this YG or RG?


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Its YG