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Oryx · 31 October 2016, 05:26 PM

I recently picked up another 5711 which I have worn a couple of times.

From day 1 the bracelet link below the clasp edge has started to mark - I noticed this almost immediately.

It appears that because the clasp fitting has some play in it when the watch is worn and moves on the wrist it scratches the edges of the bracelet link directly below it.

As per the pics attached.

I have other nautilus models and have never know this to be such a major issue before (albeit I do have a few marks on the same link).

I know the clasp is a bit flawed but didn't realise it would start damaging the bracelet from day 1.

arejay · 31 October 2016, 06:18 PM

Aye... unfortunately nothing will be perfect forever. Although, I concur that this is a slight design flaw, but almost any clasp has a bit of rub where it clamps down.

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Oryx · 31 October 2016, 06:23 PM

Agree - I have no issues whatsoever with scratches or marks. The issue i have is that a design flaw causes immediate damage to the bracelet.

brettpaul · 31 October 2016, 06:40 PM

Not a big deal for the watch, but overall I find the clasp a bit lacking compared to others (AP for example)....wear it in good health it's a BEAUTIFUL watch.

Widyhs · 31 October 2016, 07:00 PM

Dont have thisnproblem with my 5990 and 5711 steel

Oryx · 31 October 2016, 10:02 PM

I think it's a slight fault with the clasp. Will pop it into the PP salon when I get chance

ap1 · 1 November 2016, 01:11 AM

I have same exact marks on my newish 5711

masyv6 · 1 November 2016, 05:18 AM

Happens on similar clasps of all brands.

AK797 · 1 November 2016, 05:29 AM

I have this on my RG so my heart ain't bleeding for you. Once the clasp is closed it's not visible so doesn't bother me.

lapince · 1 November 2016, 05:52 AM

My clasps, whatever the brand, when this kind of clasp, always marked the link where it closes, maybe not the first day but very soon, so sure my 5712 also has marks, since it is the link under the clasp it doesn't bother me

Vipes · 1 November 2016, 05:58 AM

My 5711 does the same thing.

Oryx · 1 November 2016, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lapince

My clasps, whatever the brand, when this kind of clasp, always marked the link where it closes, maybe not the first day but very soon, so sure my 5712 also has marks, since it is the link under the clasp it doesn't bother me

if you look at the pic - the marks are visible when the clasp is closed.

My issue is that i would not expect such design flaws on my PP - I own other nautilus models and have never had such an issue.

Oryx · 1 November 2016, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masyv6

Happens on similar clasps of all brands.

I don't think it does not immedietely anyway - I have not had the problem with other Pateks let alone other brands

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I have this on my RG so my heart ain't bleeding for you. Once the clasp is closed it's not visible so doesn't bother me.

Thats good for you - mine is visible hence why I flagged it on this thread

Tz1983 · 1 November 2016, 11:41 AM

It doesn't ever come to mind for me and my SS 5711. The new scratch I put on the bezel however....

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Oryx · 1 November 2016, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tz1983

It doesn't ever come to mind for me and my SS 5711. The new scratch I put on the bezel however....

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I always do the same!

Passionata · 2 November 2016, 08:22 PM

Checked mine,looks like as a tank went over on it

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GB-man · 3 November 2016, 12:44 AM

Mine did the same while I had it. Annoying but didn't bother me too much. Wasn't my biggest gripe with the clasp I'll tell you that

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 7 November 2016, 02:15 AM

Unavoidable, perhaps yours however is slightly loose or even misaligned somehow due to the clasp holding holes being a little off by the smallest the degree.
My gold Daytona displays some marking beyond the clasp too. It bothered me for some time but I don't think about it much anymore.

jschmidtdmd · 7 November 2016, 02:27 AM

^ Exactly.......not the worst part of the clasp!

Oryx · 7 November 2016, 04:47 AM

Thanks guys - it winds me up because it started almost instantly after wearing the watch. Agreed its totally minor but just shouldn't happen in my opinion and never seen it on any of my other nautilus's

jschmidtdmd · 7 November 2016, 05:45 AM

It's happened on every one I have ever owned

lapince · 7 November 2016, 07:26 AM

I checked my 5712, I also have them visible when the clasp is closed , a little less than yours though, I am not very bothered with it.

31 October 2016, 06:40 PM	#4
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Not a big deal for the watch, but overall I find the clasp a bit lacking compared to others (AP for example)....wear it in good health it's a BEAUTIFUL watch. __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

2 November 2016, 08:22 PM	#16
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Checked mine,looks like as a tank went over on it iPhone/Tapatalk __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

7 November 2016, 02:27 AM	#19
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	^ Exactly.......not the worst part of the clasp! __________________ Watches!

7 November 2016, 05:45 AM	#21
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	It's happened on every one I have ever owned __________________ Watches!

31 October 2016, 06:18 PM	#2
arejay "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 86	Aye... unfortunately nothing will be perfect forever. Although, I concur that this is a slight design flaw, but almost any clasp has a bit of rub where it clamps down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 October 2016, 06:23 PM	#3
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,878	Agree - I have no issues whatsoever with scratches or marks. The issue i have is that a design flaw causes immediate damage to the bracelet.

31 October 2016, 07:00 PM	#5
Widyhs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Jakarta Posts: 22	Dont have thisnproblem with my 5990 and 5711 steel

31 October 2016, 10:02 PM	#6
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,878	I think it's a slight fault with the clasp. Will pop it into the PP salon when I get chance

1 November 2016, 01:11 AM	#7
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,045	I have same exact marks on my newish 5711

1 November 2016, 05:18 AM	#8
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,747	Happens on similar clasps of all brands.

1 November 2016, 05:29 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,242	I have this on my RG so my heart ain't bleeding for you. Once the clasp is closed it's not visible so doesn't bother me.

1 November 2016, 05:52 AM	#10
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	My clasps, whatever the brand, when this kind of clasp, always marked the link where it closes, maybe not the first day but very soon, so sure my 5712 also has marks, since it is the link under the clasp it doesn't bother me

1 November 2016, 05:58 AM	#11
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,838	My 5711 does the same thing.

1 November 2016, 11:41 AM	#14
Tz1983 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 86	It doesn't ever come to mind for me and my SS 5711. The new scratch I put on the bezel however.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 November 2016, 12:44 AM	#17
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,866	Mine did the same while I had it. Annoying but didn't bother me too much. Wasn't my biggest gripe with the clasp I'll tell you that

7 November 2016, 02:15 AM	#18
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	Unavoidable, perhaps yours however is slightly loose or even misaligned somehow due to the clasp holding holes being a little off by the smallest the degree. My gold Daytona displays some marking beyond the clasp too. It bothered me for some time but I don't think about it much anymore.

7 November 2016, 04:47 AM	#20
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,878	Thanks guys - it winds me up because it started almost instantly after wearing the watch. Agreed its totally minor but just shouldn't happen in my opinion and never seen it on any of my other nautilus's

7 November 2016, 07:26 AM	#22
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I checked my 5712, I also have them visible when the clasp is closed , a little less than yours though, I am not very bothered with it.

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