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Lol-x · 24 July 2012, 12:15 AM

Just looking at the 5711 bracelet......is that a take off of the Rolex Oyster bracelet design???

Mighty close......who arrived first?

Or was it a joint collaboration?

Rolex and Patek have been known to jointly develop horological technology i.e. hair spring materials.

Cru Jones · 24 July 2012, 12:45 AM

gotta be honest with you, i don't really see that much of a similarity. but, it would be interesting to know if there was some co-development.

FeelingTheBlues · 24 July 2012, 02:42 AM

In all honesty Steve I don't think they really look alike...however, put a Nautilus besides an Oysterquartz Day-Date and then you'll make me wonder!

patek.wis · 24 July 2012, 03:33 AM

Rolex spawned the most popular bracelet ever made - copied and emulated by almost everyone from invicta to the bigger and more haute watch houses.

However, I dont see a big similarity between the nauty and an oyster.

Its a gorgeous watch though

rosspanics · 24 July 2012, 12:51 PM

Nothing alike. Sorry.

FremStar · 24 July 2012, 01:17 PM

Sorry Cheif! Gerald Genta's design on the Nautilus bracelet is nothing like the iconic oyster bracelet on the Sub. In terms of pure longevity, I believe the Rolex oyster bracelet has been in production longer!

mikkemus23 · 24 July 2012, 06:56 PM

They have never looked much alike to me, but what do I know

Would like to be educated about similarities!

Puffy · 24 July 2012, 08:19 PM

after a few pints of strong continental lager then there might be a few similarties...

i much prefer the oyster

dddrees · 24 July 2012, 08:43 PM

Sorry Steve, I don't see the similarity either.

Lol-x · 4 August 2012, 04:07 PM

OK guys sorry about that...I swear I only had a couple of drinks

capote · 4 August 2012, 07:31 PM

The Rolex OQ and the AP RO does share some similarities though.

horseco · 4 August 2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Sorry Chief! Gerald Genta's design on the Nautilus bracelet is nothing like the iconic oyster bracelet on the Sub. In terms of pure longevity, I believe the Rolex oyster bracelet has been in production longer!

jerseyden · 4 August 2012, 11:37 PM

Should have gone to Specsavers. (probably only understood by UK members).

24 July 2012, 12:15 AM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,228	Patek 5711 bracelet.....looks like Rolex Oyster Just looking at the 5711 bracelet......is that a take off of the Rolex Oyster bracelet design??? Mighty close......who arrived first? Or was it a joint collaboration? Rolex and Patek have been known to jointly develop horological technology i.e. hair spring materials. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

24 July 2012, 02:42 AM	#3
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	In all honesty Steve I don't think they really look alike...however, put a Nautilus besides an Oysterquartz Day-Date and then you'll make me wonder! __________________ 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

24 July 2012, 01:17 PM	#6
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Sorry Cheif! Gerald Genta's design on the Nautilus bracelet is nothing like the iconic oyster bracelet on the Sub. In terms of pure longevity, I believe the Rolex oyster bracelet has been in production longer! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

24 July 2012, 08:19 PM	#8
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	after a few pints of strong continental lager then there might be a few similarties... i much prefer the oyster __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

24 July 2012, 08:43 PM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Sorry Steve, I don't see the similarity either. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

24 July 2012, 12:45 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	gotta be honest with you, i don't really see that much of a similarity. but, it would be interesting to know if there was some co-development.

24 July 2012, 03:33 AM	#4
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	Rolex spawned the most popular bracelet ever made - copied and emulated by almost everyone from invicta to the bigger and more haute watch houses. However, I dont see a big similarity between the nauty and an oyster. Its a gorgeous watch though

24 July 2012, 12:51 PM	#5
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	Nothing alike. Sorry.

24 July 2012, 06:56 PM	#7
mikkemus23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Eirik Location: Norway Watch: Rolex/Omega/PAM Posts: 1,160	They have never looked much alike to me, but what do I know Would like to be educated about similarities!

4 August 2012, 04:07 PM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,228	OK guys sorry about that...I swear I only had a couple of drinks __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

4 August 2012, 07:31 PM	#11
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	The Rolex OQ and the AP RO does share some similarities though.

4 August 2012, 11:37 PM	#13
jerseyden "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Den Location: Jersey CI Posts: 510	Should have gone to Specsavers. (probably only understood by UK members).

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