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View Poll Results: Like the 40th Pieces? | |||
Yes | 54 | 19.15% | |
No | 197 | 69.86% | |
Wait to See | 31 | 10.99% | |
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15 October 2016, 03:58 AM | #1 |
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Do You Like the 40th Pieces?
In order to protect those who have honest opinions, but worried about being exposed, let's try this again:
Simple question: Do you like the Naut 40th Anniversary Pieces? For all AD's, these poll votes CANNOT be seen, so feel free to be honest |
15 October 2016, 04:01 AM | #2 |
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Ha ha well at last please cast the first No
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15 October 2016, 04:12 AM | #3 |
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I don't like the diamonds or the inscription. I would take a plain SS 5711 over the 40th model, and I love platinum.
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15 October 2016, 04:56 AM | #4 |
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Lose the diamonds, inscriptions, and size them down a bit, and they aren't awful.
The platinum 5711 could've been so so so good, but was executed so poorly. |
15 October 2016, 05:31 AM | #5 |
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Looks like keeping voting private is bringing out some honest numbers.
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15 October 2016, 05:43 AM | #6 |
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Without the large dial text they would be fine, there is nearly always a knee jerk reaction to new models coming out and that tends to soften once members actually see and buy the watches, the Platona being a prime example with a lot of initial disdain for the brown, so this is no real surprise as the dial text and diamonds were not ever really asked for here.
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15 October 2016, 06:22 AM | #7 |
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Do You Like the 40th Pieces?
It seems Patek was looking to do something different for the 40th on a watch that everyone loves just the way it is. In my mind, it is a no win situation for them.
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15 October 2016, 06:56 AM | #8 |
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Should have made them bigger
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15 October 2016, 07:01 AM | #9 |
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At 50mm they would have been sold out in a day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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15 October 2016, 07:03 AM | #10 |
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I don't - I think the text on the dial cheapens the look considerably but the cork box is a nice touch
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15 October 2016, 07:08 AM | #11 |
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Couldn't agree more
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15 October 2016, 07:12 AM | #12 |
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Wait and see for me. I hated them when I first saw the photos, I don't mind them now. I didn't like the 5930, 5524 or 5990 either at first and love those now so wouldn't rule out the 40th anniversary pieces looking so much better in the metal also.
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15 October 2016, 07:15 AM | #13 |
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For that price point, there are other options that I would explore. I'm sure however that they will have no problem selling.
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15 October 2016, 07:50 AM | #14 |
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Funny I loved the platona immediately and love these
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15 October 2016, 07:53 AM | #15 |
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I don't like them personally. I guess I'll have to break the news to my AD once he calls me to let me know mine have arrived...
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15 October 2016, 09:41 AM | #17 |
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I'm a big fan of the 5711P. So is my AD. :)
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About the first part, no. Of course, it's merely my opinion so more power to anyone who likes them.
Now the second part...I wish it wasn't a joke.
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I mean are you joking about putting your name down for both as an allocation and then waiting until you get the call to then say no - I assume yes you are joking. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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15 October 2016, 09:55 AM | #20 |
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Not a fan of the dial markings, cork box is
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15 October 2016, 09:55 AM | #21 |
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Wow, poll numbers say it all so far.
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15 October 2016, 10:01 AM | #22 |
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The box is cool...that's about it IMHO.
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15 October 2016, 10:02 AM | #23 |
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Can't argue with the numbers. I guess it also says something about how people view the Classic Nautilus look. Mess with it at your peril. It is interesting that most people who have commented in the various threads are less concerned by the diamonds and more concerned by the wording. It is curious as although none of us have seen the watch in the flesh I can't help but think the diamonds will be the eye catcher. I'm still happy to swim against the tide. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Do you know anything about Carl’s relationship with his AD(s)? Hasn’t it crossed your mind that there will be many ADs putting down names without even asking their clients? It’s not like Thierry phones each one personally and confirms they’ve put their own name forward themselves, is it? |
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Let's see, but always good to get a vote on initial impression (which for Patek means you MUST order NOW--so all one can go on). |
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I guess I'm simply naive. I hadn't considered a responsible AD would or could be putting down names for an allocation piece without asking the customer. For your info I was contacted by Patek direct about my WT. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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15 October 2016, 10:12 AM | #27 |
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This is getting boring...
If you don't like them...great move on. Russel, I and others do....however we are in the minority. From Patek's point of view I am sure that the 5711p has already sold out and the other has or will. We are talking about their brand and any publicity is good publicity. Plus in reality most of the haters are not and never will be the target demographic for these type of releases. Just my two cents and I am sure that I will get flamed but I find these threads stupid when we have only seen two wrist shots and 99% of us have not seen the watch in person |
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When you said Patek contacted you regards the 5131, what exactly did they say or need confirming? |
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15 October 2016, 10:15 AM | #29 | |
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There was another poll but it was deleted by mods (for some strange reason). Can you expand those you are referring to on the bold section? How do you know that? I am the target as I was #1 on my AD to order and passed. Who are you referring to exactly? For the other 70 of so we were interested as it was do you like or not. No bashing, just a question/poll. |
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15 October 2016, 10:18 AM | #30 | |
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So why even bother to make a remark? Just skip past the thread and ignore it.
Surely that’d be the sensible thing to do rather than moan about others moaning, no? Quote:
Many didn’t seem to have an issue with slating the Piaget Polo S based on much the same to go on as these 40th Pateks. |
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