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kaiserphoenix · 15 January 2023, 11:31 AM

So like perhaps some of you, my 2023 resolution was to abstain from purchasing new watches this year as I slow down and really enjoy and be grateful for what I already have. I felt very strongly about this, particularly as the hobby was getting very expensive but also, I was in a place where I was very satisfied with what I already had.

Whilst I was resolute in following through with this plan, a single phone call literally shattered my hopes of achieving this, like being shot in the leg before a marathon, my resolution for 2023 was immediately put in jeopardy.

Anyway, I go to the AD to see check out the 5811G they apparently had for me and upon laying eyes on the stunning dial, I was sold. The watch is just stunning in flesh and very comfortable despite it being in WG. With the required links removed, it weighed in at 183 grams. My SubLV weighs around 145 so a mere 40g heavier. The bracelet is just svelte and supremely comfortable and excellently crafted and of course the micro adjust on both sides is a small but necessary step forward for the nautilus line.

Anyway enough talking, here’s some photos:

dauster · 15 January 2023, 11:32 AM

Looks great huge congratulations

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Ichiran · 15 January 2023, 11:34 AM

Awesome Nautilus and big congratulations! The dial is stunning indeed.

Jmaguire17 · 15 January 2023, 11:48 AM

Congratulations I don't blame you for being unable to resist!

Victorx88x · 15 January 2023, 12:19 PM

Congrats!

fspfsp · 15 January 2023, 12:48 PM

Brilliant mate, congrats!

archer1021 · 15 January 2023, 01:03 PM

Awesome, who could say no to that amazing piece.

Would really like to add one one day.

Congratulations

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francoamerican · 15 January 2023, 01:55 PM

congrats - in photos it looks amazing!

uniqueMR · 15 January 2023, 02:32 PM

Congrats. Wear it in good health. Superb!!!

uniqueMR · 15 January 2023, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kaiserphoenix

What your wrist size, if you dont mind..

kaiserphoenix · 15 January 2023, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uniqueMR

What your wrist size, if you dont mind..

6 inches give or take

Vasco · 15 January 2023, 08:16 PM

Huge congratz !

I've been around watches for a while now and know the temptation coming now and then. When getting a watch there is a temptation after a while to feel we want to experrience that "purchasing" pleasure again. The problem is that we might go for the watch that we just may prefer among the "available" ones but not the one that appeals the most to us. Especially around novelties presentation periods.
Hence, keeping the budget for when we really find exceptional pieces is the "right" way to go, but of course on the long run.

I wasn't that much in a hurry to try on the 5811. However I forgot how I liked WG hue and color compared to greyer steel (I learned that when the Aquanaut 5650G and 5168G were released). When I finally tried it lately, the dial/white gold combo looked just stunning.

I totally understand your "exception" with going for this one.

Enjoy it well :)

cascavel · 15 January 2023, 09:05 PM

Try not to be too hard on yourself for breaking your resolution for 2023, there's always 2024.
Now that you've failed in your resolve for 2023, what else you lookin' at?

ButtButt · 15 January 2023, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cascavel

Now that you've failed in your resolve for 2023, what else you lookin' at?

Now that's the attitude

Congrats on the new watch, I don't think many would be able to turn it down either if offered... enjoy it!

ts3 · 15 January 2023, 10:37 PM

Congrats on a great, diversified collection!

1William · 16 January 2023, 12:45 AM

Congratulations.

Calatrava r · 16 January 2023, 12:47 AM

Big congrats to you.

watchgeezer · 16 January 2023, 01:22 AM

Congrats!

SudiYunus · 16 January 2023, 01:22 AM

Congratz

Serge_88 · 16 January 2023, 06:21 AM

Beautiful, congrats!

Ellz · 16 January 2023, 06:32 AM

Wowza :-)

FrankNYC · 16 January 2023, 08:41 AM

Gorgeous! Congratulations!

brandrea · 16 January 2023, 08:45 AM

Congratulations

It”s great to see you exercising will power in 2023

Stunning piece indeed

kaiserphoenix · 16 January 2023, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations

It”s great to see you exercising will power in 2023

Stunning piece indeed

haha I tried my best LOL

kaiserphoenix · 16 January 2023, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cascavel

Try not to be too hard on yourself for breaking your resolution for 2023, there's always 2024.
Now that you've failed in your resolve for 2023, what else you lookin' at?

Honestly trying to not look at anything...But if FPJ were to call me, not sure how I will react haha

kaiserphoenix · 16 January 2023, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vasco

Huge congratz !

I've been around watches for a while now and know the temptation coming now and then. When getting a watch there is a temptation after a while to feel we want to experrience that "purchasing" pleasure again. The problem is that we might go for the watch that we just may prefer among the "available" ones but not the one that appeals the most to us. Especially around novelties presentation periods.
Hence, keeping the budget for when we really find exceptional pieces is the "right" way to go, but of course on the long run.

I wasn't that much in a hurry to try on the 5811. However I forgot how I liked WG hue and color compared to greyer steel (I learned that when the Aquanaut 5650G and 5168G were released). When I finally tried it lately, the dial/white gold combo looked just stunning.

I totally understand your "exception" with going for this one.

Enjoy it well :)

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! The 5811 is really growing on me even more!

cascavel · 16 January 2023, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserphoenix

Honestly trying to not look at anything...But if FPJ were to call me, not sure how I will react haha

I think we know how you'll react.

Mini2 · 16 January 2023, 10:21 PM

Stunning

Goose 104 · 16 January 2023, 11:57 PM

Amazing NWA! Congratulations

Bell911 · 17 January 2023, 12:19 AM

Absolutely stunning! The dial looks amazing in pictures, would imagine it is a show stopper in person. There is no saying no to that!

15 January 2023, 11:31 AM	#1
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,598	Nwa - 5811g-001 So like perhaps some of you, my 2023 resolution was to abstain from purchasing new watches this year as I slow down and really enjoy and be grateful for what I already have. I felt very strongly about this, particularly as the hobby was getting very expensive but also, I was in a place where I was very satisfied with what I already had. Whilst I was resolute in following through with this plan, a single phone call literally shattered my hopes of achieving this, like being shot in the leg before a marathon, my resolution for 2023 was immediately put in jeopardy. Anyway, I go to the AD to see check out the 5811G they apparently had for me and upon laying eyes on the stunning dial, I was sold. The watch is just stunning in flesh and very comfortable despite it being in WG. With the required links removed, it weighed in at 183 grams. My SubLV weighs around 145 so a mere 40g heavier. The bracelet is just svelte and supremely comfortable and excellently crafted and of course the micro adjust on both sides is a small but necessary step forward for the nautilus line. Anyway enough talking, here’s some photos: __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 191.039, Patek 5167A-001, Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everrose, (Wh) Rolex Daytona 116500, (Blue) Rolex Skydweller 326934, Rolex Submariner 126610LV IG: tokyo_watch_guy

15 January 2023, 12:48 PM	#6
fspfsp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Frank Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 253	Brilliant mate, congrats! __________________ Current stable - AP: 26331, 15703, 15510 Rolex: 326934, 126600, 116660, 216570, 126710BLNR, 116610LV IWC: 5004, 5001 Patek: 3744, 5968A

15 January 2023, 02:32 PM	#9
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	Congrats. Wear it in good health. Superb!!! __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

16 January 2023, 01:22 AM	#19
SudiYunus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Washington Watch: Cartier Panthere Posts: 960	Congratz __________________ Cartier Panthere ,Tudor GMT Cartier Santos 100 XL ,Tudor 925 DJ 36 Pink Dial ,PAM Due Blue DJ 36 White Dial ,CasiOak Sub ND

16 January 2023, 11:57 PM	#29
Goose 104 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Watch: 126622 Posts: 881	Amazing NWA! Congratulations __________________ ♛126622 Rhodium // ♛126234 Blue //♛126613LB // ♛126000 Green + more ♛ 76213 Prince Date+Day // Black Bay 58 // Black Bay Harrods // Heritage Advisor // Vertex M100 + more...

15 January 2023, 11:32 AM	#2
dauster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,852	Looks great huge congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 January 2023, 11:34 AM	#3
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,598	Awesome Nautilus and big congratulations! The dial is stunning indeed.

15 January 2023, 11:48 AM	#4
Jmaguire17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 194	Congratulations I don't blame you for being unable to resist!

15 January 2023, 12:19 PM	#5
Victorx88x "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 626	Congrats!

15 January 2023, 01:03 PM	#7
archer1021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 1,115	Awesome, who could say no to that amazing piece. Would really like to add one one day. Congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 January 2023, 01:55 PM	#8
francoamerican "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: bay area Posts: 571	congrats - in photos it looks amazing!

15 January 2023, 08:16 PM	#12
Vasco "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Europe Posts: 547	Huge congratz ! I've been around watches for a while now and know the temptation coming now and then. When getting a watch there is a temptation after a while to feel we want to experrience that "purchasing" pleasure again. The problem is that we might go for the watch that we just may prefer among the "available" ones but not the one that appeals the most to us. Especially around novelties presentation periods. Hence, keeping the budget for when we really find exceptional pieces is the "right" way to go, but of course on the long run. I wasn't that much in a hurry to try on the 5811. However I forgot how I liked WG hue and color compared to greyer steel (I learned that when the Aquanaut 5650G and 5168G were released). When I finally tried it lately, the dial/white gold combo looked just stunning. I totally understand your "exception" with going for this one. Enjoy it well :)

15 January 2023, 09:05 PM	#13
cascavel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 1,852	Try not to be too hard on yourself for breaking your resolution for 2023, there's always 2024. Now that you've failed in your resolve for 2023, what else you lookin' at?

15 January 2023, 10:37 PM	#15
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,226	Congrats on a great, diversified collection!

16 January 2023, 12:45 AM	#16
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	Congratulations.

16 January 2023, 12:47 AM	#17
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,580	Big congrats to you.

16 January 2023, 01:22 AM	#18
watchgeezer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Dreamland Posts: 143	Congrats!

16 January 2023, 06:21 AM	#20
Serge_88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: London Watch: Patek 5167a Posts: 100	Beautiful, congrats!

16 January 2023, 06:32 AM	#21
Ellz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: USA Posts: 192	Wowza :-)

16 January 2023, 08:41 AM	#22
FrankNYC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Watch: SubC & Red;JLC RDM Posts: 1,036	Gorgeous! Congratulations!

16 January 2023, 08:45 AM	#23
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,577	Congratulations It”s great to see you exercising will power in 2023 Stunning piece indeed

16 January 2023, 10:21 PM	#28
Mini2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Uk Posts: 1,493	Stunning

17 January 2023, 12:19 AM	#30
Bell911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: NJ Posts: 23	Absolutely stunning! The dial looks amazing in pictures, would imagine it is a show stopper in person. There is no saying no to that!

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