Anyone struggling between Patek and Rolex?

[bruinmd]

..........but also for another reason.

I recently acquired my first Nautilus (5726A) and am blown away by the watch.
The finishing is absolutely unreal and I'm a huge fan of the Nautilus dial layout and markers (minus the hard to read month/day).

The watch is meant to be worn as a daily given that it's an AC sports watch, BUT..............


..........I'm finding myself reluctant to do so.
After wearing Rolex SS sports models --mostly my hulk and the 116500 and hopefully soon a BLRO-- I've been spoiled by the unique combination that only Rolex provides of luxury, comfort, reliability, and durability at a price point that doesn't cause me to sweat if I scratch the bracelet (I've worn the hell out of my hulk going on 4 years-- even to the gym).

With a Nautilus-- which is more scratch prone-- I'm far more concerned/aware of the watch being on my wrist given its greater susceptibility to scratches and given what I paid for it.
It's a watch that is definitely more 'special' than anything Rolex can put out--at least in terms of SS models-- but it's also more of a 'hassle' to wear, if that makes sense.

Now, if I was a multi multi millionaire/billionaire, I would perhaps feel differently-- I don't know.

All I know is that I love the fact that Rolex SS models are meant to be worn care free, which I find to be a more important aspect of wearing a luxury watch with each passing day.

I have an AP 15202, and that watch is incredible/special/'dressy' and I wear it that way-- maybe once a week or so when I go out.
If I were to get my hands on a 5712A or 5711A, I would absolutely grab it and wear it in rotation, but it wouldn't be my daily.

[FinWatch]

Originally Posted by bruinmd

..........but also for another reason.



I recently acquired my first Nautilus (5726A) and am blown away by the watch.

The finishing is absolutely unreal and I'm a huge fan of the Nautilus dial layout and markers (minus the hard to read month/day).



The watch is meant to be worn as a daily given that it's an AC sports watch, BUT..............





..........I'm finding myself reluctant to do so.

After wearing Rolex SS sports models --mostly my hulk and the 116500 and hopefully soon a BLRO-- I've been spoiled by the unique combination that only Rolex provides of luxury, comfort, reliability, and durability at a price point that doesn't cause me to sweat if I scratch the bracelet (I've worn the hell out of my hulk going on 4 years-- even to the gym).



With a Nautilus-- which is more scratch prone-- I'm far more concerned/aware of the watch being on my wrist given its greater susceptibility to scratches and given what I paid for it.

It's a watch that is definitely more 'special' than anything Rolex can put out--at least in terms of SS models-- but it's also more of a 'hassle' to wear, if that makes sense.



Now, if I was a multi multi millionaire/billionaire, I would perhaps feel differently-- I don't know.



All I know is that I love the fact that Rolex SS models are meant to be worn care free, which I find to be a more important aspect of wearing a luxury watch with each passing day.



I have an AP 15202, and that watch is incredible/special/'dressy' and I wear it that way-- maybe once a week or so when I go out.

If I were to get my hands on a 5712A or 5711A, I would absolutely grab it and wear it in rotation, but it wouldn't be my daily.

Thanks for your thoughts!!
That should be the attitude:
Care free wearing of watches!


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[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by finwatch

thanks for your thoughts!!
That should be the attitude:
Care free wearing of watches!


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