Patek Ladies' Nautilus 7118 Steel

[pav333hp]

So today at an event I saw one of my female colleagues wearing the Nautilus 7118 in steel with gray dial. It is such a GORGEOUS watch. I asked her if I can see it the watch, and she let me check it out. Now I'm truly mesmerized by this watch and want to get one for my wife.

Curious on folks that have or had the 7118, what are your thoughts on it? I haven't seen any other variations in person, so this is the first time seeing one. It's gorgeous!

[acaixguard]

I recently got one for my wife, and she loves it! She feels that is is incredibly comfortable on the wrist. Initially we were loosely offered the grey dial with plain bezel, but that became u available. We were then offered the white dial with diamond bezel. She was initially hesitant with the diamond bezel, but after looking at some photos, she took a chance on it. It is even more stunning in person.

Though it as difficult to acquire as the men’s Nautilus line, not sure how easy the 7118’s are to to get at ADs today.

[V25V]

My wife has one. We luckily got it before the hype carried into the ladies line. Think these are even extremely hard to get right now from AD's judging by the secondary market pricing. Good luck with your hunt!




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[cascavel]

It's a beautiful watch but, back in the day, when you could just walk in and buy one, my girlfriend, who is much more watch savvy than I am, opted for a 3800 blue dial which is a mini 3700.
Don't worry, as V25V has mentioned, the 7118 is impossible to get.

[Ichiran]

My wife absolutely adores her R. This is her favourite watch.

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[JC180]

I was offered one by my AD and my wife was initially skeptical but once shed cut open the sealed bag and handled it, it blew her away. The quality of the finishing and polishing and the various details on the watch work so well together. Its her most worn watch and she has a few other nice ones too.







I believe they are quite hard to get and secondary values are usually a good indicator but certainly worth a try.

[QuelleHeureEstIl]

It is hard to get. Versions without diamond (especially the blue and grey) are searched by some men (especially in Asia).
I remember my AD telling me that they were trying to spot men buying this watch for them.

It is a little like the 4947/1A which is on some famous men's wrist like Andrea Pirlo...

[Nicof]

Originally Posted by QuelleHeureEstIl

It is hard to get. Versions without diamond (especially the blue and grey) are searched by some men (especially in Asia).
I remember my AD telling me that they were trying to spot men buying this watch for them.

It is a little like the 4947/1A which is on some famous men's wrist like Andrea Pirlo...

A bit different. 4947/1A has been marketed as unisex whereas 7118 always clearly been the ladies nautilus.


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[QuelleHeureEstIl]

Originally Posted by Nicof

A bit different. 4947/1A has been marketed as unisex whereas 7118 always clearly been the ladies nautilus.

These reference numbers are in the ladies' lines (4xxx, 494x, 7xxx, etc).

So I would not say "unisex". Would "less overly girly" be more accurate?

Today many younger women tend to wear boys watches (like the Daytona!). My wife is very feminin but prefers discreet jewelry or watches. She does not like diamonds everywhere.

So she prefers a 7118/1A over a 7118/1200A, a 4947/1A over a 4947G.

Funny thing is that this one is a man's reference: 5719/10G

[dannyp]

Reference number and size are far lesser factors in determining the "wearing" gender (vs. the "marketing" gender) of a watch.

There's nothing about the 4947/1A or 7234 that are overtly feminine. The 7118, like the ladies' Aquanauts, are differentiated by more than size. The Nautilus dial is different, while the Aquanaut has diamonds.

All else being equal, I'd personally probably prefer the size of the 7118 to the 5711, and I'd love to see a gem-less 7300 (but with screw-in crown).

[JSCP]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Reference number and size are far lesser factors in determining the "wearing" gender (vs. the "marketing" gender) of a watch.

There's nothing about the 4947/1A or 7234 that are overtly feminine. The 7118, like the ladies' Aquanauts, are differentiated by more than size. The Nautilus dial is different, while the Aquanaut has diamonds.

All else being equal, I'd personally probably prefer the size of the 7118 to the 5711, and I'd love to see a gem-less 7300 (but with screw-in crown).

I wear a 7118r, love it and nothing feminine. All
I get from men & women is great watch. It’s so comfortable and not small.

Their RG color is great looking.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by JSCP

I wear a 7118r, love it and nothing feminine. All
I get from men & women is great watch. It’s so comfortable and not small.

Their RG color is great looking.

I guess I've always found wave dials to be slightly feminine. Part of why I couldn't get myself to love the smaller Omega Aqua Terra and passed on the new version of the Glycine Combat 6 36mm as an inexpensive beater. Of course, I don't find them nearly as feminine as gem settings or the like.

[Ichiran]

OP is trying to get a 7118 for his wife. The Nautilus men vs ladies argument has been discussed many times in various threads already...

[seadubs]

My wife has a 70101R that she absolutely loves.

[JSCP]

Originally Posted by dannyp

I guess I've always found wave dials to be slightly feminine. Part of why I couldn't get myself to love the smaller Omega Aqua Terra and passed on the new version of the Glycine Combat 6 36mm as an inexpensive beater. Of course, I don't find them nearly as feminine as gem settings or the like.

lol

[JSCP]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

OP is trying to get one 7118 for his wife. The Nautilus men vs ladies argument has been discussed many times in various threads already...

lol

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by JSCP

lol

I should also say that I happily wear an OP34 (the new, smaller one) and I'm pretty sure that's marketed as a ladies' watch, which is why "marketing gender" is of zero consequence to me. Or to put it another way, whatever watch I'm wearing is a "men's watch," because I'm wearing it.

[sensui]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

My wife absolutely adores her R. This is her favourite watch.



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Crackin watch M. Happy wife happy life.

My wife thinks the 7118 is spectacular also. From what I know, they are produced in far lesser numbers than the men's Nautilus. So technically it's not common at all.

[JSCP]

Originally Posted by dannyp

I should also say that I happily wear an OP34 (the new, smaller one) and I'm pretty sure that's marketed as a ladies' watch, which is why "marketing gender" is of zero consequence to me. Or to put it another way, whatever watch I'm wearing is a "men's watch," because I'm wearing it.

I would too. My grandfather 18k Gold date, 1966 34mm, great watch regardless of size!

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by sensui

Crackin watch M. Happy wife happy life.

My wife thinks the 7118 is spectacular also. From what I know, they are produced in far lesser numbers than the men's Nautilus. So technically it's not common at all.

Thanks bro!

And I highly recommend 7118 to OP's wife too. Hopefully it comes soon for her!

[archer1021]

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[DonLee]

Originally Posted by pav333hp

So today at an event I saw one of my female colleagues wearing the Nautilus 7118 in steel with gray dial. It is such a GORGEOUS watch. I asked her if I can see it the watch, and she let me check it out. Now I'm truly mesmerized by this watch and want to get one for my wife.

Curious on folks that have or had the 7118, what are your thoughts on it? I haven't seen any other variations in person, so this is the first time seeing one. It's gorgeous!

sry it's been a long day. I somehow read, "and want to get a wife"

[QuelleHeureEstIl]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

OP is trying to get a 7118 for his wife. The Nautilus men vs ladies argument has been discussed many times in various threads already...

In fact, I wanted to highlight 2 points when taking the 7118 route:
1.- Some 7118 are now impossible to get because men have been buying them for themselves. And PP want to avoid that (so they may not give it to you if they suspect that it is not for your wife).
2.- Ladies are offered 2 choices: with and without diamonds. And some wifes prefer the diamond-less versions which can be an issue because of (1).

I may also add that my AD told me that when buying the 7118 as a surprise for their wife, men tend to favor the blue variant but when he talks to ladies they actually prefer the white or the grey.

[pav333hp]

Originally Posted by QuelleHeureEstIl

In fact, I wanted to highlight 2 points when taking the 7118 route:
1.- Some 7118 are now impossible to get because men have been buying them for themselves. And PP want to avoid that (so they may not give it to you if they suspect that it is not for your wife).
2.- Ladies are offered 2 choices: with and without diamonds. And some wifes prefer the diamond-less versions which can be an issue because of (1).

I may also add that my AD told me that when buying the 7118 as a surprise for their wife, men tend to favor the blue variant but when he talks to ladies they actually prefer the white or the grey.

Yeah, the one my coworker had was the plain bezel (no diamonds) with grey dial. It just looked amazing!

[JSCP]

Originally Posted by QuelleHeureEstIl

In fact, I wanted to highlight 2 points when taking the 7118 route:
1.- Some 7118 are now impossible to get because men have been buying them for themselves. And PP want to avoid that (so they may not give it to you if they suspect that it is not for your wife).
2.- Ladies are offered 2 choices: with and without diamonds. And some wifes prefer the diamond-less versions which can be an issue because of (1).

I may also add that my AD told me that when buying the 7118 as a surprise for their wife, men tend to favor the blue variant but when he talks to ladies they actually prefer the white or the grey.

Sorry to disagree.

But like me, my two PP AD’s do tell me that I’m not the only one buying 7118 for our use (men) , not recently but fit the last 3 years. 7118 steel was offered to me in 2019, and everal times after in steel and gold, with and without diamonds

I bought my 7118r this past September 2021, it was in the window !… of my AD when I went to pick up one my OP’s. Bought it on the spot.
A group of young guys were looking at Rolex, and they thought I was getting the men’s all gold version, and they thought it look amazing.

Both AD’s, told me men or women cbuy it, no issue.

Even the Twenty-4 was offered to me several times ( not hard to get, but I don’t like the diamonds).

So even the original post here is not about if some men like or not, the 7118r or SS, it’s the same size as vintage men Nautilus.

And as trend to normal size watches is around, At 38mm (East-West) a 7118 is a very very nice model watch. Waves are in many Omegas, and on Rolex men boxes etc …

If you want to buy for your female friend —go for it. The grey market prices show how popular/desired they are now, my guess by men fir men or otherwise. Good luck seeing them on display.

[Murcielagoboy2]

I bought a 7118/1r 010 for my wife's birthday.
It's unequivocally a ladies watch. The case size, bracelet width, the 'softened' dial strakes, and the even slightly different appearing rose gold (to my eyes) which is a touch more yellow.

She loves it - it's much more elegant than and discreet than say, a mens Daytona which many women have taken to wearing.

One thing - I know why PP make quartz variations of these too. I had to explain to my wife that it was mechanical and needs to be set after it's been left for a while. She didn't like that so much.

[jamerson80]

Bought my wife the steel 7118 last Spring, but she's afraid to wear it because she doesn't want to scratch it up . It is probably tied with her Breguet Marine has a favorite watch.

As for how difficult it is to get... The boutique I purchased from is in a major city, and told me they get 1 or 2 a year. We have a great relationship with them, which helped us get the watch over a "billionaires wife," or so I've been told (I'm not even a drop in the bucket spend-wise).

Good luck if you are able to nab one, I'm sure your wife will love it!

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[JSCP]

Originally Posted by Murcielagoboy2

I bought a 7118/1r 010 for my wife's birthday.
It's unequivocally a ladies watch. The case size, bracelet width, the 'softened' dial strakes, and the even slightly different appearing rose gold (to my eyes) which is a touch more yellow.

She loves it - it's much more elegant than and discreet than say, a mens Daytona which many women have taken to wearing.

One thing - I know why PP make quartz variations of these too. I had to explain to my wife that it was mechanical and needs to be set after it's been left for a while. She didn't like that so much.

Yes Daytona Steel can be a ladies watch for sure.

[QuelleHeureEstIl]

Originally Posted by JSCP

Yes Daytona Steel can be a ladies watch for sure.

When at my Rolex AD, I was surprised to see several times (young) ladies trying them.

Supercarblondie owns several ones (but not steel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YMt5f-OlyY

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by JSCP

Sorry to disagree.

But like me, my two PP AD’s do tell me that I’m not the only one buying 7118 for our use (men) , not recently but fit the last 3 years. 7118 steel was offered to me in 2019, and everal times after in steel and gold, with and without diamonds

I bought my 7118r this past September 2021, it was in the window !… of my AD when I went to pick up one my OP’s. Bought it on the spot.
A group of young guys were looking at Rolex, and they thought I was getting the men’s all gold version, and they thought it look amazing.

Both AD’s, told me men or women cbuy it, no issue.

Even the Twenty-4 was offered to me several times ( not hard to get, but I don’t like the diamonds).

So even the original post here is not about if some men like or not, the 7118r or SS, it’s the same size as vintage men Nautilus.

And as trend to normal size watches is around, At 38mm (East-West) a 7118 is a very very nice model watch. Waves are in many Omegas, and on Rolex men boxes etc …

If you want to buy for your female friend —go for it. The grey market prices show how popular/desired they are now, my guess by men fir men or otherwise. Good luck seeing them on display.

Guessing you'd probably understand, better than just about any other on here, why if I were going for a reasonably-priced/exceptional value dress watch, this would be #1 on the list:



(It's 33mm and clearly marketed as ladies, though identical to the "men's" version aside from diameter)