Nautilus 40th Anniversary - Monday is the big day

[jpjsavage]

I like it and, if offered one, would have to sell quite a bit to fund it! Like the larger size but not so keen on the date inscription.

[RussW]

Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

I could never wear a piece with dated years listed on it.

Too bad, otherwisenit would have been a home run.

Agreed, the dial is awful.

Originally Posted by martinr

It's 49.3 wide compared to 43 for a 5711 and the date looks closer to the middle and the diamond next to it makes it like a AP 15400 compared to the 15202

49.3mm does sound too big for a nautilus.

Originally Posted by subtona

Agree appears to be 5990 case.

It doesn't look like the 5990 case, it still has the left hinge visible in the photos.

The article also says the launch is on Tuesday, so another day to wait!

[JapRs]

Why that big?

[Oryx]

Any pics of the second model?

[Lordofrolex]

I'm excited

[jpjsavage]

Why have they made it so large?

[tom2517]

http://www.watchbus.com/modules.php?...rder=0&thold=0

Here are more pix of both model, including picture of the box.

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by jpjsavage

Why have they made it so large?

Since Thierry wants to sell value in the future,big watch with a hefty pricetag!


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[jenniferjanef]

Originally Posted by jpjsavage

Why have they made it so large?

So that it can fit in the 1976 40 2016 on the dial

[blakeegan]

After seeing the new cork box photos, this is either master level trolling by PP or the most cringe worthy limited editions ever created.

[lapince]

Ok so the second piece is the 5711P, actual owners will appreciate, with ice but with normal date, though it seems a little bigger as well.

So what are we hoping to get for the 50th?

[Jetkopite]

I think for the 40th they are nice pieces and what I expected, gladly not or me but what more did you guys want for a 40th? 50th is the big one..

I am sure the demand will far exceed the supply as usual with PP.. Attention will now turn to Basel 2017.. Roll on 2..!!!!

[lapince]

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Like this it's clearer, the date is awful on the 5976, the 5711P is better, wonder what size it is
If they could put that kind of blue on the 5711/5712, amd that would be perfect

[tom2517]

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Like this it's clearer, the date is awful on the 5976, the 5711P is better, wonder what size it is
If they could put that kind of blue on the 5711/5712, amd that would be perfect

5711P is normal size.

[lapince]

Originally Posted by texex91

Or Lapince could start an incoming

Originally Posted by tom2517

5711P is normal size.

Ok, not surebthebactual 5711P owners will be very happy, I would be pissed to be honest.
Anyone know how many 5711P will be made? I kinda like it, though couldn't wear a watch with diamond markers

[tom2517]

Originally Posted by lapince

Ok, not surebthebactual 5711P owners will be very happy, I would be pissed to be honest.
Anyone know how many 5711P will be made? I kinda like it, though couldn't wear a watch with diamond markers

Limited to 700 pcs.

[Jetkopite]

If the 5711P is the normal size it will be nice unlike the larger size of the 5976G.. Really like that blue and the way 1976 40 2016 layout is on the 5711P..

[jonathan17]

Originally Posted by Jetkopite

If the 5711P is the normal size it will be nice unlike the larger size of the 5976G.. Really like that blue and the way 1976 40 2016 layout is on the 5711P..

Agree Andy, seems like the placed it in a way to complement the writing on the top part of the dial.

[KarlS]

Only consolation is that PP did surprise me with LE and a PT, personally think diamonds are a girls best friend but each to their own

[dom007]

I don't like the the dated years on the dial.
I don't like the diamonds.
I don't like the size.

I'm happy to save my money for something else.

But I would be even happier if I would own a 5711P non-anniversary model!
This one is a whole different league...

[jpjsavage]

Anyone know what the RRP of the platinum one will be?

[conkers]

i actually quite like them!

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by conkers

i actually quite like them!

and I bet with your recent purchases you will even get one this time....

[conkers]

Originally Posted by KarlS

and I bet with your recent purchases you will even get one this time....

No doubt PP are already working on the litany of excuses they will send me when they decline my requests yet again!

[Fiery]

I don't like the latest trend at Patek. 10 years ago IMHO Patek properly celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus by delivering 3 distinct new models. None of them were limited editions, none of them were precious metal, and one of them even introduced a groundbreaking new complication. To me that's a proper anniversary. Now on the other hand, Patek brought out 2 models, both limited, both precious metal, none featuring a new complication in any ways. They don't even have a new dial layout or anything special or unique about them (IMHO). Am I the only one thinking Patek has been steered into the wrong direction with this anniversary?

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by Fiery

I don't like the latest trend at Patek. 10 years ago IMHO Patek properly celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus by delivering 3 distinct new models. None of them were limited editions, none of them were precious metal, and one of them even introduced a groundbreaking new complication. To me that's a proper anniversary. Now on the other hand, Patek brought out 2 models, both limited, both precious metal, none featuring a new complication in any ways. They don't even have a new dial layout or anything special or unique about them (IMHO). Am I the only one thinking Patek has been steered into the wrong direction with this anniversary?

Yes but I dont think they actually wanted to celebrate a 40th anniversary hence why nothing was at Baselworld....the noise created by its absence probably dragged them in doing something "quick and dirty" to meet the expectations of producing something ..but this is all pure speculation

[Fiery]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Yes but I dont think they actually wanted to celebrate a 40th anniversary hence why nothing was at Baselworld....the noise created by its absence probably dragged them in doing something "quick and dirty" to meet the expectations of producing something ..but this is all pure speculation

Actually, they intentionally placed the unveiling of these anniversary models, as well as the 175th anniversary models right between two BaselWorlds, in October. That's the smart decision, to maximize the exposure of the anniversary models in the media and on various other places (forums too). That's how it should work, Patek anniversary models shouldn't get buried under other BaselWorld news in the Spring.

However, I don't think Patek could or should ever do anything quick & dirty. Doing nothing is way better than doing something quick & dirty. And don't get me wrong, I'm not against everything the current management does, I was happy to see several new models, including the 5930G, 5990, and even the controversial 5524G. But the Nautilus is such an important part of Patek's modern day lineup, that IMHO it would have deserved a proper anniversary. To me even the current steel 5990 alone (as a lone new model) would have fitted the occasion way better than the 2 models they unveiled today.

[Oryx]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Yes but I dont think they actually wanted to celebrate a 40th anniversary hence why nothing was at Baselworld....the noise created by its absence probably dragged them in doing something "quick and dirty" to meet the expectations of producing something ..but this is all pure speculation

I think they always wanted to do something but it was supposed to be very low key. Hence the lack of fanfare today.

[Jetkopite]

So anyone know if they will discontinue any other nautilus models now they announced these 2??

[RussW]

Originally Posted by Fiery

I don't like the latest trend at Patek. 10 years ago IMHO Patek properly celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus by delivering 3 distinct new models. None of them were limited editions, none of them were precious metal, and one of them even introduced a groundbreaking new complication. To me that's a proper anniversary. Now on the other hand, Patek brought out 2 models, both limited, both precious metal, none featuring a new complication in any ways. They don't even have a new dial layout or anything special or unique about them (IMHO). Am I the only one thinking Patek has been steered into the wrong direction with this anniversary?

I agree, the 5976 in particular I don't like and hope it isn't going to start a trend of larger nautiluses. They might as well have added "RIP" under the dates on the dial.

I think Patek should have released the 5990 for the anniversary, rather than a couple of years ago.