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1 October 2014, 05:41 AM | #1 |
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Nautilus tool watch, must see!
Picture is worth a thousand words...
A friend was wearing this. Handed down from his father, he shared with me, "I wear it every day, I chop wood wearing it" |
1 October 2014, 05:42 AM | #2 |
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I just love it.
He also shared that he has the movement and seals serviced regularly and it has never given him anything but reliable service. I would have loved to borrow it for an extensive photo shoot, but he wasn't parting with it for more than a moment for me to snap the above w my iPhone. |
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wow .............
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1 October 2014, 05:44 AM | #4 |
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cant think of much more to say , certainly a testament to , how tough is , etc.
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1 October 2014, 05:58 AM | #5 |
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Now that's a tool watch :)
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Wow! Good for him. A tried and true family heirloom with the wear to prove it.
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1 October 2014, 06:19 AM | #7 |
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That's how to really enjoy a watch!! I wish I could wear my 5980 in the same manner, but I just couldn't live with the scratches.
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1 October 2014, 06:35 AM | #8 |
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Love it.
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1 October 2014, 06:53 AM | #9 |
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Why am I singing the opening lines to Philadephia as I look at those pics...
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1 October 2014, 07:06 AM | #10 |
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Remembering the good old days where you bought a watch and wore it.
My first "good" watch did not leave my wrist for 12 years when the seconmd bracelet broke and it died... Anyway, I think it is great to see a watch with some honest wear on it. Cheers to him! |
1 October 2014, 07:18 AM | #11 |
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Such a cool piece.
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Nautilus tool watch, must see!
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1 October 2014, 09:53 AM | #13 |
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The Nautilus is definitely a watch made to be worn
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1 October 2014, 10:13 AM | #14 |
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I can't say I share all the same sentiments as everyone else.
Too bad he didn't take better care of the case...
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I'm all for people wearing their watches the way they want. He seems to be enjoying it. And we should all enjoy wearing our watches
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1 October 2014, 10:23 AM | #16 |
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It is the ultimate tool watch! As for me, I will not wear mine while chopping wood!
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That's great, I like how it looks
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to that end, what a story it tells i think it is especially remarkable that in all the trips the watch has made to service, it has escaped the polishing of the case… this fact i absolutely love. the patina of the dial is also just so beautiful to me! |
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1 October 2014, 10:46 AM | #19 |
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This should once and for all answer the question of whether the Nautilus can be used as an everyday wear. It absolutely can. From now on when somebody asks this question, they need to see this thread. Great watch and lovely to see
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1 October 2014, 10:57 AM | #20 |
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WOW great story but I won't soon be chopping wood with my 5712 on me, 1 month in Thailand and my BLNR came back with some serious scratches on the bracelet , and to think I was hesitating to take the Patek or not, so glad I didn't take it
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1 October 2014, 11:55 AM | #21 |
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Very cool
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Great stuff! Thanks for posting Gus!
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1 October 2014, 12:42 PM | #23 |
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I bet his axe is in the trunk of his beat-up Rolls Royce with the dents and the different colored body panels...and sheepskin covers on his torn-up upholstery...
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1 October 2014, 12:49 PM | #24 |
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Wow... I learn something new today. It's safe to chop wood with a Nautilus!
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That JLC 920 movement is a marvel!
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As far as polishing, what would be the point of polishing a case that damaged? There wouldn't be any case left! Anyway, I'm happy that he has a sentimental memento of his father, but very very sad for the watch...
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1 October 2014, 01:10 PM | #28 |
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Don't you mean 'his rusty unsharpened axe'???
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1 October 2014, 01:34 PM | #29 |
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I think it's cool to do whatever you want with your patek. Cool story thanks for sharing.
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1 October 2014, 02:41 PM | #30 |
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Very cool story. Seems he really has a strong connection to the watch, it's nice to see it can handle all that stuff and still come out looking sharp, even though it's a little battered.
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