New Nautilus predictions

[Flex368]

Originally Posted by ap1

You and me both, can you imagine 60-70 hr power reserve. Let’s not get too excited

I doubt that PP will do us both a favor and offer a revised 3711G with new hacking movement and proper clasp.

[cascavel]

Originally Posted by Flex368

I doubt that PP will do us both a favor and offer a revised 3711G with new hacking movement and proper clasp.

That would be superb, especially if they keep the black dial.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by ap1

Somehow I think you’ll get 1

Lol


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[Token74]

Makes no difference to me, my AD has made it clear that I’ve had my one Nautilus, there won’t be another! And that’s fair, gotta give other people a chance.

If they brought out a 38mm version though, I’d be breaking down doors to get one!!


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[raclaims]

They will definitely replace it.

I just hope it's a bit more "masculine". To me it was always a little light, small and delicate...I know others revere it for those same reasons...but we shall see!

Please no damned diamonds on the dial!

[AK797]

Would be interesting if they introduced a brand new colour dial to the Nautilus, would make this rather unnecessary change a bit more justifiable. Think the PC clasp has to happen, not sure about messing with the Goldilocks 40mm size.

[turborolex]

Originally Posted by calatravato

My prediction? Patek will discontinue the 5711 and watch secondary values skyrocket. This will cause a massive wave of speculators trying to figure out what's the next reference on the chopping block, and them buying up all things Patek. Patek AD cases will be empty like Rolex, and people will be buying a bunch of Breitlings and Tags just to get allocated a Patek of any kind.

I actually think this might happen. At least no replacement right away.


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[2nastie]

If I was Patek, I would actually transition to PM only for all their catalogue models. Re-release a WG gold version of the 5711 (with bracelet) and the balance of the Nautilus line to PM. Slowly transition with the same on Aquanaut too.

Eventually keep SS as a special edition, etc.

There are no such thing as entry level Pateks any more anyways especially when the majority of people can't buy them at retail anyways. Might as well PM everything and let the metal/material set the new retail prices.

Yes, the existing SS will skyrocket, but oh well. It's not one for Patek to manage or worry about after the model is discontinued anyways.

[texasmade]

Originally Posted by 2nastie

If I was Patek, I would actually transition to PM only for all their catalogue models. Re-release a WG gold version of the 5711 (with bracelet) and the balance of the Nautilus line to PM. Slowly transition with the same on Aquanaut too.

Eventually keep SS as a special edition, etc.

There are no such thing as entry level Pateks any more anyways especially when the majority of people can't buy them at retail anyways. Might as well PM everything and let the metal/material set the new retail prices.

Yes, the existing SS will skyrocket, but oh well. It's not one for Patek to manage or worry about after the model is discontinued anyways.

I agree with transitioning all of the Aquanaut and Nautilus watches to PM but I think they should make a Calatrava in SS as a regular production watch.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by texasmade

I agree with transitioning all of the Aquanaut and Nautilus watches to PM but I think they should make a Calatrava in SS as a regular production watch.

Hmm, the Calatrava as a dress piece in SS and the Nauts/Aquas in PM as their sports piece, would be hard for them to sell this idea credibly even if they want to go this way, would just look too much like cashing in. Probably better just to roll out any old new SS sports piece instead and then make the Nauts the dress/sports hybrid piece. The new SS, esp if priced low, will sell straight out even if it looks weird.

[edhahn44]

When does PP normally introduce the new models or release the new catalog? Is it expected to happen in similar fashion this year?


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[ts3]

Originally Posted by edhahn44

When does PP normally introduce the new models or release the new catalog? Is it expected to happen in similar fashion this year?


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Baselworld / April in the past. AFAIK they had been planning some fair w Rolex this spring, but not sure if that still stands.

[liljctl]

It will be a 42mm Double Balance wheel Openworked that tackles current stabilising issues by fixing a second balance wheel and balance-spring assembly on the same axis.

The new patented geometry will involve a very complex manufacturing procedure, but the payoff is huge: greatly improved precision and stability.

Stainless steel case, glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback, screw-locked crown, water-resistant to 50 m.

Slate grey openworked dial, pink gold applied hour-markers and Nautilus hands with luminescent coating.

Stainless steel bracelet with PP folding clasp.

Powered by the natural movements of your wrist.

=)

[brandrea]

As someone who has admired this reference from afar, I truly hope they leave it largely untouched, save for and upgrade to the movement power reserve and perhaps a new clasp

[Rushne]

Originally Posted by brandrea

As someone who has admired this reference from afar, I truly hope they leave it largely untouched, save for and upgrade to the movement power reserve and perhaps a new clasp

Couldn’t agree with you more.
Really hope it doesn’t get bigger or lose WR or lose lume.
Update the movement (if need be) screws for bracelet, better clasp and date wheel in a dial matching colour.

[Bosstime]

It'll be interesting if a brand new colour dial to the Nautilus was introduced, would make this rather unnecessary change a bit more justifiable. Think the PC clasp has to happen, not sure about messing with the Goldilocks 40mm size

[jamestucker]

Originally Posted by ragsk

I cannot see them going to 42mm for a regular piece just now.

If they go up in size its going to be 41mm max.

5168 and 5968 are regular pieces and all are 42mm

[scurfa]

Originally Posted by Bosstime

It'll be interesting if a brand new colour dial to the Nautilus was introduced, would make this rather unnecessary change a bit more justifiable. Think the PC clasp has to happen, not sure about messing with the Goldilocks 40mm size

I hope so, I started a list at my AD a year ago for a black dial Nautilus, fingers crossed!


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[jamestucker]

Originally Posted by scurfa

I hope so, I started a list at my AD a year ago for a black dial Nautilus, fingers crossed!


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I am thinking the same

[cascavel]

Originally Posted by Token74

Makes no difference to me, my AD has made it clear that I’ve had my one Nautilus, there won’t be another! And that’s fair, gotta give other people a chance.

If they brought out a 38mm version though, I’d be breaking down doors to get one!!


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Doesn't that already exist, the 5800? Just a question of ponying up the 70,000 pounds to get one.

[ts3]

Originally Posted by cascavel

Doesn't that already exist, the 5800? Just a question of ponying up the 70,000 pounds to get one.

The 5800 is a lot smaller than the 5711. Around 35mm from 4 to 10 where the 5711 is 40mm.

[cascavel]

Originally Posted by ts3

The 5800 is a lot smaller than the 5711. Around 35mm from 4 to 10 where the 5711 is 40mm.

Are you sure you're not thinking of the 3800?

[ts3]

Originally Posted by cascavel

Are you sure you're not thinking of the 3800?

Positive. 5800 is the same size as 3800 except for having larger wings (just like 5711/12 are the same size as 3711/12 except for larger wings).

[dannyp]

Prediction/what makes sense: 5711 and 7118 both simultaneously die, with replacements at 41 and 36mm respectively. The two will share a dial design, officially making the 36mm watch a "unisex" piece. They'll sell just as many to ladies as they did the 7118, but without them languishing in store cases.

I also think it's time to retire the brown dial/rose gold cases. Those don't feel like they were meant to be here for the long haul, and are much trendier. I'd expect a return of YG.

Now, if something classic, but "on trend" is in the works, I would expect a stainless model with YG hands/hour markers. The new Roles OP has really grown on me, I've seen at least one GP rocking this look and I'm sure there are others, too.

[ezinhk]

I’m guessing blue dial on 42mm case with 5740 clasp and new movement.

[Daytonaman799]

I wish they would go back to a no seconds/date like the 3700. That would be awesome.

[fsprow]

I predict there will be no stainless steel replacement.

[rolexguy212]

i would love to see the white dial one being brought back to life somehow. I always found it more appealing then the blue one

[ragsk]

Originally Posted by fsprow

I predict there will be no stainless steel replacement.

Staggering that this is even a possibility.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by ragsk

Staggering that this is even a possibility.

That would indeed be putting their money where their mouth is, but more likely they put their money where their money is.