5740 Clasp now on existing 2021 Nautiluses?

[taylorhall]

Just saw this posted on the FB groups of a 5980/1R with the new 5740 clasp.

Perhaps the 5711/1R and 5712/1A of 2021 will have the same update.

[sensui]

If so, it's about damn time. The 5740g clasp is awesome (same as my wife's 7118....she will never know the pain of the older Nautilus clasps).

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by sensui

If so, it's about damn time. The 5740g clasp is awesome (same as my wife's 7118....she will never know the pain of the older Nautilus clasps).

Your wife’s is superior to the 5740 with built in adjustment as well.

[ragsk]

Have they already started shipping the 5980 with the new clasp? Those pics look like they have been taken at an AD.

[AK797]

I'm not fussed about the old clasp as I know how to leverage and open it without any hassle, but a micro adjustment feature would be nice.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by AK797

I'm not fussed about the old clasp as I know how to leverage and open it without any hassle, but a micro adjustment feature would be nice.

Same


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[SpaceDweller77]

Originally Posted by AK797

I'm not fussed about the old clasp as I know how to leverage and open it without any hassle, but a micro adjustment feature would be nice.

Exactly. To be honest, the old clasp looks more elegant than this new one. I would like a micro adjustment system though...

[fsprow]

I have found that using all three of my hands the old clasp works very nicely.

[V25V]

I heard all the fuss about the old clasp and I have never really had beef with it.


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[ts3]

The old clasp takes a little time to get used to but it works well with the 1970s design of the Nautilus. No big deal either way I think.

[Ubiquitous1984]

How do I find when my watch was manufactured? I picked my 5712/1A from the AD earlier thus month and I've got the "old" style clasp.

[taylorhall]

Originally Posted by Ubiquitous1984

How do I find when my watch was manufactured? I picked my 5712/1A from the AD earlier thus month and I've got the "old" style clasp.

Perhaps it is only for precious metal nautiluses?


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[ts3]

Originally Posted by Ubiquitous1984

How do I find when my watch was manufactured? I picked my 5712/1A from the AD earlier thus month and I've got the "old" style clasp.

Until some years ago the Certificate of Origin included the month and year when the watch was made as a 4 letter code near the bottom left but they have done away with that. Probably too many people complained when finding out that their new watch had in fact been made years ago.

After 5 years you can order an Extract from the Archives for a fee from Patek which will include the manufacturing date.

[dimag333]

man I wish i could afford something like this, maybe at 50 since it didnt work out as I am approaching 40!

steve

[azizu]

That new clasp looks very similar to the Vacheron Constantin Overseas clasp. i like the old clasp as it looks exactly like the original 1976 3700. although i don't know if it will age well

[SDDS]

Originally Posted by sensui

If so, it's about damn time. The 5740g clasp is awesome (same as my wife's 7118....she will never know the pain of the older Nautilus clasps).

i just hate the clasp on the old Nautilus, changed to the new one on my 5167

[SDDS]

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[benzng]

Originally Posted by Russell996

Your wife’s is superior to the 5740 with built in adjustment as well.

is there a built in adjustment in the 5740 strap like that of rolex straps with micro adjustment?

[taylorhall]

I think the new clasps have micro adjustment. It was introduced to the 7118


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[jcoltrane]

The butterfly clasp in the 5740, or whatever you'd like to call it, is absolutely not better than the old design. Those wings bite into your wrist. Having said that, the lack of adjustability has always been my largest complaint with Patek bracelets.

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by benzng

is there a built in adjustment in the 5740 strap like that of rolex straps with micro adjustment?

No, only on the 7118, no idea why Patek fitted it to the ladies clasp and not the gents.

[benzng]

Originally Posted by jcoltrane

The butterfly clasp in the 5740, or whatever you'd like to call it, is absolutely not better than the old design. Those wings bite into your wrist. Having said that, the lack of adjustability has always been my largest complaint with Patek bracelets.

this is true. this is my issue with the clasp of 5740 and i don't have this issue with the 5711 bracelet

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by jcoltrane

The butterfly clasp in the 5740, or whatever you'd like to call it, is absolutely not better than the old design. Those wings bite into your wrist. Having said that, the lack of adjustability has always been my largest complaint with Patek bracelets.

Originally Posted by benzng

this is true. this is my issue with the clasp of 5740 and i don't have this issue with the 5711 bracelet

Never had an issue with the clasp on the 5740 digging into my wrists, can’t even see how it possible? Is it too tight?
Mind you, I also like the original clasp.

[benzng]

Originally Posted by Russell996

Never had an issue with the clasp on the 5740 digging into my wrists, can’t even see how it possible? Is it too tight?
Mind you, I also like the original clasp.

it's not the tightness. for some reason the (refer 1st pic) outer (blue color) bites my wrist when i curl my arm because of the protruding latch. This is the latch you press to open the clasp. I dont know if this make sense.

it does leave an imprint on my arm (the latch area) so i thought it was tight.
but when i wear the watch and raise my arm the watch slides down so it was loose. I had to buy a 1.5 link to test the theory about it being loose.
When I wear the 1.5 link it fits perfect, watch does not slide anymore but protruding part still bothers me once in awhile.

[Kittayos]

Had 5740/1g briefly and put away after wearing it for hours. The clasp is too painful to my wrist. Never like it at all.

[incontrol]

Originally Posted by jcoltrane

The butterfly clasp in the 5740, or whatever you'd like to call it, is absolutely not better than the old design. Those wings bite into your wrist. Having said that, the lack of adjustability has always been my largest complaint with Patek bracelets.

I agree. The clasp on the 5740 digs into your wrist making it rather uncomfortable. I much prefer the old clasp, it does not dig into the wrist. No problems opening or closing it either.


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[illiguy]

Originally Posted by fsprow

I have found that using all three of my hands the old clasp works very nicely.

[cascavel]

So, the PM Nautilus bracelet has been given an upgraded clasp which is the same as the one on the 5167/1a, their most basic entry level SS watch? Truly revolutionary.

[pav333hp]

Originally Posted by cascavel

So, the PM Nautilus bracelet has been given an upgraded clasp which is the same as the one on the 5167/1a, their most basic entry level SS watch? Truly revolutionary.

[unotaz]

I just received my 5980AR last week and it had the new butterfly clasp as on my 5740P. I was pleasantly surprised to find that as I had expected the old design buckle