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ROLEXELOR · 10 December 2011, 03:24 AM

Hello,

I'm 26, my dream was to own a Patek Philippe since I started my collection, 5 years ago. I have the opportunity right now to buy one, but I have a question.

I have tried different brands, 7 Seiko, Luminox, Fortis, Casio, 2 Longines, Oris, Breitling, 2 Omega, 2 Panerai, 5 Rolex, Blancpain... but I always said, finish with a Patek. Well, after try different brands and watches, finally I've decided to sell all the watches that I own right now (2Pam 1Omega) but keep my Rolex 14060m ''no cosc'' THE BEST WATCH EVER!

My question, what do you think, I should buy a Nautilus 5711/1a or Aquanaut 5167a on rubber strap?

The movement inside I think is the same. Just the outside is different.

As I said, I'll keep my 14060m and the Patek, both for everyday watch :)

I will finish to collect watches if I buy the Patek? yes, I'll try. I will dedicate my time to other things, and I will buy a Patek in the future with complications, and give the Nautilus or Aquanaut to my future son.

The Patek will be my present for my hard work during this 6 years

Thank you very much for your time

perpetualman88 · 10 December 2011, 03:33 AM

well my good sir Nautilus ALL DAY LONG

Congrats on the upcoming pick up

both are great watches nothing beats a Patek NOTHING

ROLEXELOR · 10 December 2011, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perpetualman88

well my good sir Nautilus ALL DAY LONG

Congrats on the upcoming pick up

both are great watches nothing beats a Patek NOTHING

Thank you very much for your comment.

Cheers

beaglehusky · 10 December 2011, 03:45 AM

The aquanaut has been one of my favorite pieces, so that'd get my vote. You can't really go wrong with either. Enjoy the process!

cgjane · 10 December 2011, 03:58 AM

Like Thomas said "Do I really have to vote?"

<<<<<<<------------------My Favorite.

ROLEXELOR · 10 December 2011, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beaglehusky

The aquanaut has been one of my favorite pieces, so that'd get my vote. You can't really go wrong with either. Enjoy the process!

Well the process now is a little bit hard, cause I should sell before buy, but I hope will be quickly

Thanks

ROLEXELOR · 10 December 2011, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgjane

Like Thomas said "Do I really have to vote?"

<<<<<<<------------------My Favorite.

Maybe not, but you can share some photos of you Aquanaut

eric23 · 10 December 2011, 04:16 AM

Nautilus for sure!

cgjane · 10 December 2011, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEXELOR

Maybe not, but you can share some photos of you Aquanaut

I feel like I spammed TRF with my 5167a lately...

Check under my profile!

ROLEXELOR · 10 December 2011, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgjane

I feel like I spammed TRF with my 5167a lately...

Check under my profile!

Sure, right now I'll check.
Thanks

esm · 10 December 2011, 05:02 AM

Nautilus for me also, on bracelet.
Otherwise, it'd be the Aquanaut on the bracelet also.

ROLEXELOR · 10 December 2011, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Nautilus for me also, on bracelet.
Otherwise, it'd be the Aquanaut on the bracelet also.

Thanks for your comment.

I can say that I only like the Aquanaut with rubber. They Nautilus I like it with bracelet and leather. I think, that I'll go for the Nautilus, cause if I keep the 14060 (black dial) will be better to have other choice, an amazing blue dial

clarencek · 10 December 2011, 06:51 AM

Nautilus... if you're going to go for it... really go for it. :-)

ROLEXELOR · 10 December 2011, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarencek

Nautilus... if you're going to go for it... really go for it. :-)

I'm going for sure

h999r · 10 December 2011, 08:29 AM

Nautilus all the way.

Gretsch · 10 December 2011, 08:33 AM

Aquanaut on rubber for sure.

Yoda · 10 December 2011, 08:58 AM

Without a doubt 5711. That watch is as good as money in the bank. Best of luck on a great brand and watch.

ROLEXELOR · 10 December 2011, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda

Without a doubt 5711. That watch is as good as money in the bank. Best of luck on a great brand and watch.

Thank you very much!

Lagunatic · 10 December 2011, 09:22 AM

Nautilus

brkanand · 10 December 2011, 09:24 AM

Congratulations! One of them please!

Submarino · 10 December 2011, 10:26 AM

Either are amazing! I would say go for the Nautilus to get a different dial as the Sub is black.

dysondiver · 10 December 2011, 10:46 AM

either , but on a bracelet

B. Doggy · 10 December 2011, 10:49 AM

Nautilus without a doubt!!

kilyung · 10 December 2011, 11:07 AM

No brainer...

Mar122 · 10 December 2011, 11:07 AM

real tough choice... I like both watches a lot but I would pick the Aquanut

Good luck with your choice

FeelingTheBlues · 10 December 2011, 12:52 PM

Well since you already have a Submariner I'll get the Aquanaut with the rubber strap, I think it will give you a better impression of owning two different watches (I do know they're both very different but the strap will put the emphase on that in my opinion). As well, you will be able to change the strap if you ever want, let's say, a leather band or something different.

drockadam · 10 December 2011, 01:21 PM

I like the one on the left! Patek Philippe's and Formula One! It can't get better!

DucS2R · 10 December 2011, 01:58 PM

Well I am 60 and at 26 I was happy with my Seiko. But my 20 year old son wears a moon phase Speedmaster and my 23 year old son wears an Omega Seamaster so they may be in the Patek arena when they reach your age. Times change. The Nautilus for sure. I went with the AP Genta version, but that is just because I thought the PP was too high a price.

Great watch.

T

ec10020 · 10 December 2011, 02:54 PM

unless you plan to wear the pateks upside down, get the royal oak. actually even then, get the royal oak as the 3120 is a much finer movement than the patek 324 SC. those movement references are from memory and I am not going to google them up, but I think you get the idea.

the base patek movements are nothing special and you are just paying for the patek branding.

basically a starter patek should be the worldtimer or annual calandar chrono. when I see a lesser patek on someone's wrist, i assume he is just a wannabe poser.

the 5711 has a waitlist not because its an icon, but because there are lots of wannabes who want to join the patek club, but can only afford a 30k entry fee

cgjane · 10 December 2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ec10020

unless you plan to wear the pateks upside down, get the royal oak. actually even then, get the royal oak as the 3120 is a much finer movement than the patek 324 SC. those movement references are from memory and I am not going to google them up, but I think you get the idea.

the base patek movements are nothing special and you are just paying for the patek branding.

basically a starter patek should be the worldtimer or annual calandar chrono. when I see a lesser patek on someone's wrist, i assume he is just a wannabe poser.

the 5711 has a waitlist not because its an icon, but because there are lots of wannabes who want to join the patek club, but can only afford a 30k entry fee

So, anyone who buys an " entry " watch of any brand is just a poser of that brand.

10 December 2011, 03:33 AM	#2
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,010	well my good sir Nautilus ALL DAY LONG Congrats on the upcoming pick up both are great watches nothing beats a Patek NOTHING __________________ Instagram: @SwissWatchTime

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10 December 2011, 06:51 AM	#13
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10 December 2011, 10:26 AM	#21
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10 December 2011, 10:49 AM	#23
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Nautilus without a doubt!! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

10 December 2011, 03:45 AM	#4
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	The aquanaut has been one of my favorite pieces, so that'd get my vote. You can't really go wrong with either. Enjoy the process!

10 December 2011, 04:16 AM	#8
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nautilus for sure!

10 December 2011, 05:02 AM	#11
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Nautilus for me also, on bracelet. Otherwise, it'd be the Aquanaut on the bracelet also.

10 December 2011, 08:29 AM	#15
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Nautilus all the way.

10 December 2011, 08:33 AM	#16
Gretsch Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: SubC LV & 16600 Posts: 229	Aquanaut on rubber for sure.

10 December 2011, 08:58 AM	#17
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	Without a doubt 5711. That watch is as good as money in the bank. Best of luck on a great brand and watch.

10 December 2011, 09:22 AM	#19
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	Nautilus

10 December 2011, 09:24 AM	#20
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,047	Congratulations! One of them please!

10 December 2011, 10:46 AM	#22
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	either , but on a bracelet

10 December 2011, 11:07 AM	#24
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	No brainer...

10 December 2011, 11:07 AM	#25
Mar122 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 373	real tough choice... I like both watches a lot but I would pick the Aquanut Good luck with your choice

10 December 2011, 12:52 PM	#26
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Well since you already have a Submariner I'll get the Aquanaut with the rubber strap, I think it will give you a better impression of owning two different watches (I do know they're both very different but the strap will put the emphase on that in my opinion). As well, you will be able to change the strap if you ever want, let's say, a leather band or something different. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

10 December 2011, 01:21 PM	#27
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	I like the one on the left! Patek Philippe's and Formula One! It can't get better!

10 December 2011, 01:58 PM	#28
DucS2R "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 135	Well I am 60 and at 26 I was happy with my Seiko. But my 20 year old son wears a moon phase Speedmaster and my 23 year old son wears an Omega Seamaster so they may be in the Patek arena when they reach your age. Times change. The Nautilus for sure. I went with the AP Genta version, but that is just because I thought the PP was too high a price. Great watch. T

10 December 2011, 02:54 PM	#29
ec10020 Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: taipei Posts: 98	hmmm unless you plan to wear the pateks upside down, get the royal oak. actually even then, get the royal oak as the 3120 is a much finer movement than the patek 324 SC. those movement references are from memory and I am not going to google them up, but I think you get the idea. the base patek movements are nothing special and you are just paying for the patek branding. basically a starter patek should be the worldtimer or annual calandar chrono. when I see a lesser patek on someone's wrist, i assume he is just a wannabe poser. the 5711 has a waitlist not because its an icon, but because there are lots of wannabes who want to join the patek club, but can only afford a 30k entry fee

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