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coralfarmer84 · 11 August 2018, 04:38 AM

Up until this point I hadn’t ventured outside of the rolex box. I’ve always wanted an annual calendar as well as a moon phase watch, and this one just checked all the boxes. I’m a bracelet guy and although I love the look of the more traditional models I’m never in formal clothes so sports watches just fit my lifestyle. I was torn between 5711r and 5726 and the 26 checked more boxes so here it is....

First impression outside of wow was the dial isn’t white it’s silver..... kinda disappointed as pictures made it look pearl white like a daytona dial. It’s still beautiful but I like pop and contrast in watch dials/bezels. It’s really comfortable on the wrist, but the clasp is a mission to open. Is this normal? Feels like I’m doing something wrong. I also love the open back and the sound/feel of the rotor. Overall this watch is stunning! Reading reviews about how this watch is hefty and sits above the wrist because it’s thickness feel completely blown out of proportion. If you like rolex sports models this fits and feels similar, even better actually. This watch will be getting a lot of my time!

coralfarmer84 · 11 August 2018, 04:40 AM

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Sam Philip · 11 August 2018, 04:42 AM

Beautiful watch, congrats!. Very nice Rolex collection too.

watchucallit · 11 August 2018, 04:50 AM

Congratulations!!

knasman · 11 August 2018, 05:07 AM

Beautiful!! Congratulations. I love the 5726, especially in white. I'm biased, have one myself - like you, it was the first Patek I got. It's part of an ever growing "will never let these go" part of my collection. It's hard to capture this dial properly in a photo. I find that it can go from snow white to steely silver, depending on the lighting.

Wear it in good health!

knasman · 11 August 2018, 05:09 AM

Oh, and yes, the clasp can feel like a tight struggle until you get the hang of it. Even after 5 years of regular wear, mine still feels as crisp as when it was new. And no, it doesn't wear bulky compared to your Rolexes, I think that comparison is more apt with the others in the Nautilus range (like the 5711/5712, they do wear MUCH thinner).

ragsk · 11 August 2018, 05:14 AM

The clasp on mine is also seriously tight and bit of a mission to open. Not great and to my mind its a bit of a flaw.

mps354 · 11 August 2018, 05:21 AM

beautiful watch, congrats!

AK797 · 11 August 2018, 06:05 AM

Congrats and well done Ryan! Not sure I'd call the dial silver, it's still pretty white a lot of the time but not as crisp as the windows, and yes the clasps are often buggers on these but at least you never feel vulnerable when they are on, and you get used to get pulling them off in time.

5Zigen · 11 August 2018, 06:09 AM

Beautiful piece, congrats!

GB-man · 11 August 2018, 06:48 AM

Congratulations Ryan. Yeah the clasp sucks but hey it’s a nautilus

ap1 · 11 August 2018, 06:57 AM

Looks awesome - you done good

MCMartiny · 11 August 2018, 07:02 AM

Yeah - the clasp can be a bit difficult at least until you discover the easy way to do it (took me quite some time).

It is a little difficult to explain, but the trick is basically to (1) open the side with the safety clasp attached by grabbing the sides of the safety clasp (where it is attached the bracelet) with pin and pulling that side open (2) then top open the other side lift up the bracelet and position your finger between the bracelet and the clasp and (3) then gently pull/push the clasp and bracelet apart. Easier than it sounds, once it is learned it becomes second nature.

Helmi · 11 August 2018, 07:58 AM

Congratulations. The white 26 is the best 26 configuration. Enjoy it in good health

uniqueMR · 11 August 2018, 08:46 AM

Flawless watch. Congrats :) Enjoy

coralfarmer84 · 11 August 2018, 08:54 AM

Thanks everyone. I also appreciate the feedback on the clasp, funny I try to be subtle with it but when it finally gives loose its like an explosion

Ichiran · 11 August 2018, 09:09 AM

Congrats! The 5726 is one of my fav too!

The clasp is hard to use but you will get more proficient with it soon.

CoveWatch · 11 August 2018, 09:37 AM

Congratulations! My favorite white dial naut!

incontrol · 11 August 2018, 10:11 AM

Congrats! I really love the white dial on the 26.

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TimeOnHand · 11 August 2018, 12:01 PM

Congratulations mate... the 5726 White dial is my favourite Steel Nautillus!

OP15 · 11 August 2018, 02:22 PM

Congrats!

Sonzy · 11 August 2018, 05:21 PM

Beautiful watch, congrat

1William · 11 August 2018, 09:47 PM

Congratulations.

RussW · 11 August 2018, 09:50 PM

Congrats.

Vivalas · 11 August 2018, 09:57 PM

That looks stunning

brandrea · 11 August 2018, 10:04 PM

Congratulations, beauty

benlee · 11 August 2018, 10:18 PM

Congrats. Very NICE.

Victorx88x · 11 August 2018, 10:46 PM

Congrats!!

Vipes · 11 August 2018, 10:49 PM

Congrats

jon_jon · 11 August 2018, 10:59 PM

We don't see white dial Nautilus too often. But I think it looks great! Congratulations

11 August 2018, 04:38 AM	#1
coralfarmer84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 1,198	Incoming.... My first Patek. Initial thoughts Up until this point I hadn’t ventured outside of the rolex box. I’ve always wanted an annual calendar as well as a moon phase watch, and this one just checked all the boxes. I’m a bracelet guy and although I love the look of the more traditional models I’m never in formal clothes so sports watches just fit my lifestyle. I was torn between 5711r and 5726 and the 26 checked more boxes so here it is.... First impression outside of wow was the dial isn’t white it’s silver..... kinda disappointed as pictures made it look pearl white like a daytona dial. It’s still beautiful but I like pop and contrast in watch dials/bezels. It’s really comfortable on the wrist, but the clasp is a mission to open. Is this normal? Feels like I’m doing something wrong. I also love the open back and the sound/feel of the rotor. Overall this watch is stunning! Reading reviews about how this watch is hefty and sits above the wrist because it’s thickness feel completely blown out of proportion. If you like rolex sports models this fits and feels similar, even better actually. This watch will be getting a lot of my time! __________________ Work hard in silence. Let your success make the noise

11 August 2018, 04:40 AM	#2
coralfarmer84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 1,198	IMG_0459.JPG Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Work hard in silence. Let your success make the noise

11 August 2018, 06:48 AM	#11
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,850	Congratulations Ryan. Yeah the clasp sucks but hey it’s a nautilus __________________

11 August 2018, 08:46 AM	#15
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	Flawless watch. Congrats :) Enjoy __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

11 August 2018, 08:54 AM	#16
coralfarmer84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 1,198	Thanks everyone. I also appreciate the feedback on the clasp, funny I try to be subtle with it but when it finally gives loose its like an explosion __________________ Work hard in silence. Let your success make the noise

11 August 2018, 04:42 AM	#3
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Beautiful watch, congrats!. Very nice Rolex collection too.

11 August 2018, 04:50 AM	#4
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,212	Congratulations!!

11 August 2018, 05:07 AM	#5
knasman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 75	Beautiful!! Congratulations. I love the 5726, especially in white. I'm biased, have one myself - like you, it was the first Patek I got. It's part of an ever growing "will never let these go" part of my collection. It's hard to capture this dial properly in a photo. I find that it can go from snow white to steely silver, depending on the lighting. Wear it in good health!

11 August 2018, 05:09 AM	#6
knasman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 75	Oh, and yes, the clasp can feel like a tight struggle until you get the hang of it. Even after 5 years of regular wear, mine still feels as crisp as when it was new. And no, it doesn't wear bulky compared to your Rolexes, I think that comparison is more apt with the others in the Nautilus range (like the 5711/5712, they do wear MUCH thinner).

11 August 2018, 05:14 AM	#7
ragsk Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,505	The clasp on mine is also seriously tight and bit of a mission to open. Not great and to my mind its a bit of a flaw.

11 August 2018, 05:21 AM	#8
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,971	beautiful watch, congrats!

11 August 2018, 06:05 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,206	Congrats and well done Ryan! Not sure I'd call the dial silver, it's still pretty white a lot of the time but not as crisp as the windows, and yes the clasps are often buggers on these but at least you never feel vulnerable when they are on, and you get used to get pulling them off in time.

11 August 2018, 06:09 AM	#10
5Zigen 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 749	Beautiful piece, congrats!

11 August 2018, 06:57 AM	#12
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,026	Looks awesome - you done good

11 August 2018, 07:02 AM	#13
MCMartiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Somewhere in time Watch: Lange & Patek Posts: 612	Yeah - the clasp can be a bit difficult at least until you discover the easy way to do it (took me quite some time). It is a little difficult to explain, but the trick is basically to (1) open the side with the safety clasp attached by grabbing the sides of the safety clasp (where it is attached the bracelet) with pin and pulling that side open (2) then top open the other side lift up the bracelet and position your finger between the bracelet and the clasp and (3) then gently pull/push the clasp and bracelet apart. Easier than it sounds, once it is learned it becomes second nature.

11 August 2018, 07:58 AM	#14
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Congratulations. The white 26 is the best 26 configuration. Enjoy it in good health

11 August 2018, 09:09 AM	#17
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,591	Congrats! The 5726 is one of my fav too! The clasp is hard to use but you will get more proficient with it soon.

11 August 2018, 09:37 AM	#18
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Congratulations! My favorite white dial naut!

11 August 2018, 10:11 AM	#19
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Congrats! I really love the white dial on the 26. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

11 August 2018, 12:01 PM	#20
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Congratulations mate... the 5726 White dial is my favourite Steel Nautillus! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

11 August 2018, 02:22 PM	#21
OP15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Posts: 542	Congrats!

11 August 2018, 05:21 PM	#22
Sonzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Egypt Watch: PP/Breguet/IWC/Rlx Posts: 378	Beautiful watch, congrat __________________ Patek Philippe: 5712, 5146P Breguet: Marine GMT. IWC: Big Pilot “Le Petite Prince” Limited, Portugieser Chrono. Rolex: GMT Master II Batman.

11 August 2018, 09:47 PM	#23
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,621	Congratulations.

11 August 2018, 09:50 PM	#24
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,339	Congrats.

11 August 2018, 09:57 PM	#25
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,531	That looks stunning

11 August 2018, 10:04 PM	#26
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,506	Congratulations, beauty

11 August 2018, 10:18 PM	#27
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Congrats. Very NICE. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

11 August 2018, 10:46 PM	#28
Victorx88x "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 626	Congrats!!

11 August 2018, 10:49 PM	#29
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,835	Congrats

11 August 2018, 10:59 PM	#30
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,340	We don't see white dial Nautilus too often. But I think it looks great! Congratulations

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