Do You Like the 40th Pieces?

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by texex91

I'll pay YOUR pledge for a year if you buy one

Ha ha....I don't qualify for LE....still a bottom feeder!!! I couldn't handle the rejection!!!

[Socal to az]

They aren't terrible. Don't mind the diamonds or the platinum but the 40 inscription is tacky.

[texex91]

Karl, might be time to call a spade a spade.

Only 19% +/- like.

Well as unscientific as it may be, interesting to say the least.

My offer still stands for pledge if you buy one--I know you love the Nautilus

[77T]

Originally Posted by Socal to az

They aren't terrible. Don't mind the diamonds or the platinum but the 40 inscription is tacky.

Engraving could have been executed on the caseback methinks. The diamond baguette indices are inspired.

[Socal to az]

Originally Posted by 77T

Engraving could have been executed on the caseback methinks. The diamond baguette indices are inspired.

Agree!

[Socal to az]

I think the appeal to Patek is that it's understated. But then they went and put a big 40 anniversary sign on the face. Seems to defeat the purpose of understated.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Russell996

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.


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I would not do that, I have no relationship whatsoever with the only Patek AD in my neck of the woods and am not the type who makes people lose their time. It was just an absurd joke I fear.

Originally Posted by PJ S

What’s with all the cynicism?
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?

That's nice of you, I have no relationship with the AD (or any AD for that matter) and I have no Pateks if you wanted to know.

Now would an AD put down names without asking? Perhaps, I guess we cannot control them all. I myself would think this would only be the case of a minority if it were to happen but you never know, those who would do such a thing would probably think that there is no chance that their customers will get the call anyway (a bad assumption perhaps but some like to take such risks).

Originally Posted by Hamish

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

Great move on.

Same could be said about you not liking those threads.

If you like it, by all means, do talk about what you like in them. I for one will be more than happy to read you and even if I may disagree it will only make the discussion interesting.

I am not the target demographic, you are most right about that. Still, I don't see why I cannot have an opinion and I am sure you have an opinion about many watches you have never seen either. Hell, I'd go as far as assuming you have an opinion about brands without knowing all their models.

If we had to see things in real all the time before giving our opinion we wouldn't discuss a lot on this forum. Worst case scenario, I will happen to see it in the flesh, adore it and will happily tell you how wrong I was to state my dislike for it in the first place.

Originally Posted by unknown

I do not know how to say this without arrogance ....but I'm pretty sure the 68% that voted NO should have voted 'wait and see' that is the least one can do

I'm into watches since more than 25 years and my view/choice about many watches changed a lot.
Sometimes after years but for sure sometimes when I had a certain watch for the first time in my hands

I'm VERY, VERY sure this poll wil have a completely different result in october 2017 ... Wanne bet :-)

Very sensible post, I will gladly take another look as we see more pictures of the actual watch. I can't really say that I want to say "wait and see" because unlike other watches where I thought "I don't know yet if I like it or not" there was something on those watches that I simply did not like. It does not mean that it will not change but that's my point of view for now.

For the record, the diamonds on them are not even a problem to me apart from the fact that, in my opinion, they kind of look out of place. Still, the idea of baguettes is interesting in a good way.

[jc-watch]

Love these and can't wait to see them in person.

[codecow]

I was at my AD yesterday, zero orders for the chrono, one order for the platinum.

[lapince]

Originally Posted by codecow

I was at my AD yesterday, zero orders for the chrono, one order for the platinum.

Well that's what you call a success...

[Russell996]

Interesting article.

The Holy Grail of Nautilus mentioned in the article is an ultra rare 3700/01P with diamond indices.
Now why didn't Patek introduce a new 40th piece based on this idea, Platinum and with diamond indices - oh wait!

http://www.christies.com/features/40...us-7704-1.aspx




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[conkers]

It is a great shame the non Rolex parts of this forum have increasingly descended into rudeness and personal slights. Certainly a good reason to particate less going forward.

[brettpaul]

IMHO PP has shit the bed with this release - the dial imprint RUINS the aesthetic of both watches and the size of the chrono is anti-Patek...just my 2c.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by conkers

It is a great shame the non Rolex parts of this forum have increasingly descended into rudeness and personal slights. Certainly a good reason to particate less going forward.

It's funny because in the real world the reputation of Rolex and PP wearers is quite the reverse.

[lapince]

Originally Posted by conkers

It is a great shame the non Rolex parts of this forum have increasingly descended into rudeness and personal slights. Certainly a good reason to particate less going forward.

Quite true, posts from me will be quite rare from now on...

[texex91]

Originally Posted by codecow

I was at my AD yesterday, zero orders for the chrono, one order for the platinum.

That's interesting.

[kneedeep]

I would be shocked if PP follows through on the full planned numbers if they don't see the demand for them coming up through the ADs. These could end up being more limited than people think.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by conkers

It is a great shame the non Rolex parts of this forum have increasingly descended into rudeness and personal slights. Certainly a good reason to particate less going forward.

As long as you do an incoming for the 5711P so we can actually see what it looks like in the metal

[texex91]

For those that ordered (I think only one here and his AD lied, so not sure if that will come to bear fruit or not) when are these suppose to start hitting AD's to be welcomed by their new owners?

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by texex91

For those that ordered (I think only one here and his AD lied, so not sure if that will come to bear fruit or not) when are these suppose to start hitting AD's to be welcomed by their new owners?

700 and 1300 are a lot of watches, so curious?

Patekaholic already has both

[texex91]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Patekaholic already has both

IF they are already hitting AD's (think he is a one off) then we should see one here soon.

[jonathan17]

Originally Posted by AK797

It's funny because in the real world the reputation of Rolex and PP wearers is quite the reverse.

agree.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by texex91

IF they are already hitting AD's (think he is a one off) then we should see one here soon.

Maybe someone knows what the cut off date is for the submission of names

[mps354]

Originally Posted by conkers

It is a great shame the non Rolex parts of this forum have increasingly descended into rudeness and personal slights. Certainly a good reason to particate less going forward.

I couldn't agree more. An unfortunate turn for the worse.

[codecow]

Originally Posted by lapince

Well that's what you call a success...

It's not bad. I suspect that if someone orders the chrono my AD will have people in to see it before they deliver it. They also sell Panerai, and I think some of those customers who like big watches and limited editions could be swayed.

[codecow]

Originally Posted by conkers

It is a great shame the non Rolex parts of this forum have increasingly descended into rudeness and personal slights. Certainly a good reason to particate less going forward.

It's very odd... I always love seeing your pieces Roger!

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Patekaholic already has both

Does he?
I'm not sure they're anything more than prototypes that he's managed to gain access to for the first live pics — speaking of which, they're fairly dire, and I certainly wouldn't base anything solid off the sub-160 kb file size.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by PJ S

Does he?
I'm not sure they're anything more than prototypes that he's managed to gain access to for the first live pics — speaking of which, they're fairly dire, and I certainly wouldn't base anything solid off the sub-160 kb file size.

Could be ....he didn't say they were or weren't and wasn't at standard 10:08 position! Must say I was a bit surprised it was so quick!

https://instagram.com/p/BLTo4-wAr2q/

[PJ S]

They're not his — he's congratulated someone else.
In the comments below the 11, some said he was critical of the embossing, and asked how he felt now — I think they've assumed he has seen them, whereas I think the photos have been sent to him by the chap wearing them.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by PJ S

They're not his — he's congratulated someone else.
In the comments below the 11, some said he was critical of the embossing, and asked how he felt now — I think they've assumed he has seen them, whereas I think the photos have been sent to him by the chap wearing them.

Ah that's naughty as you should put the photo owners bsnrbsg leadtvasca rsg! The question was mine which he hadn't answered. So that in itself is an answer!