Nautilus 5711 or 3800 for half the price?

[FrankNYC]

I have the opportunity to get this (see link below) 3800 for ~12,000. Or, I can get a brand new 5711 for ~25,000. Decisions, decisions...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Patek-Philip...ht_2623wt_1026

[VetteBandit]

5711 for me. It's a size thing.

[FrankNYC]

Originally Posted by VetteBandit

5711 for me. It's a size thing.

Suprisingly, the size isn't the biggest issue for me. I have a ~6.5" wrist, so the 3800 looks fine. I do like the face of the 5711, but don't know if that's worth the premium.

[rejj]

I personally don't like it when they do 4 in romans as "IIII" rather than "IV". It's a little thing, but that would always stick out to me.

[FrankNYC]

Originally Posted by rejj

I personally don't like it when they do 4 in romans as "IIII" rather than "IV". It's a little thing, but that would always stick out to me.

I did not even notice that until you pointed it out...interesting (and annoying)

[kxux]

Few differences to take into account besides size.

The dial on 5711 is available in blue and white stick dial. Blue is very nice, white is nice as well, but to me it looks more sporty. It may be easier to source white than blue (David has one listed right now). Difference can be seen here.



Second - the 5711 has see through case back which the 3800 does not.

I'm sure others will chime in about the movement differences if there are any. I'm still learning in this area.

[Dom]

At this price level it becomes a question to me which watch you truly love. I say that since also 12k is an aweful lot of money. I think it is more about buying what you will enjoy the most the first time around, as otherwise you might end up spending more in the process to get there eventually.

[montres1]

did you consider ref. 5800 due its smaller size

left 5800 right one 5711

[FrankNYC]

Originally Posted by montres1

did you consider ref. 5800 due its smaller size

left 5800 right one 5711

I have. Not too many 5800s around, and if you do find one they are up there in price.

[Cmmatthews]

Originally Posted by FrankNYC

I did not even notice that until you pointed it out...interesting (and annoying)

It's a tradition to denote the 4 as IIII on clocks dating back to the earliest days. Showing it as IV is actually the "wrong" way.

[r4gs]

3800 with roman dial no. But original 3700 with square ears - definitely!

[Soly20]

5711, Blue dial, thats what I am waiting for from David.

[FrankNYC]

Originally Posted by r4gs

3800 with roman dial no. But original 3700 with square ears - definitely!

I found a few 3700s for sale; they're even more expensive than the 5711s!

[QueueCumber]

I don't like the roman numerals on the particular dial you are considering, so I vote 5711...

[Mdsmith35]

I do love that roman dial but I prefer a larger watch. The 5711

[shnxx]

caseback is a must.

[GMT2crazy]

5711 for me; not diggin' the romans.

[polarinda]

The 3800's dial is closer to 34mm, excluding the 'ears'.

Freaking small for a 7.5inch wrist.

[jon_jon]

For this price difference, the 3800 is a better deal. Now if you were able to get in on the 5711 when the MSRP was under $20K, that would have been a different story. I know that was 10 years ago, but for the same watch, price increases always make it tougher to justify paying the higher price later in a watch's production cycle.

[Passionata]

3800 is the original Genta design -monoblock case with bezel screwed on the sides-5711 consists 3pcs.if you like vintage go for it

[soundserious]

Eh 5711 for me. It's worth spending double for a new Nautilus. You'll sell the smaller one within 6 months and take a bath. We're not talking about vintage Rolex here.

[dc98354]

5711. Been there and done that with the 3800.

[breitlingherst]

I had a 3800...loved it...got it into my head it was too small and wanted a 5711...sold it..then tried on a 5711 and found it to be too big. btw I have SMALL wrists and usually need to order a short strap with any watch purchase or have an extra hole/two punched.

[HL65]

5711

[zama]

Its sold now so were you the buyer. I used to originally look for cheaper options in watches I liked, then I worked out I will only be truly satisfied with the model reference I wanted. SO on this I voted for the new version which remains spectacular. for me personally and I say it is just me I don't think it is a dial that works well with roman numerals.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Passionata

3800 is the original Genta design -monoblock case with bezel screwed on the sides-5711 consists 3pcs.if you like vintage go for it

love that and wish there was still an option.

imho 324 movement isn't all that to look at (nor was the original movement)…
if it was the 240 movement that would be a different story

[Racerdj]

5711 blue dial is my choice.

[Daytonaman799]

3800 is just too small for me

[mps354]

I don't care for Romans, especially how they cause the dial to be asymmetrical, so my vote was 5711