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subtona · 26 March 2014, 09:23 AM

Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph/ 5990/1A
~$57,300

is it a 1 handed chronograph? does the seconds hand have double duty?

is the center hand counting seconds during the routine use of the watch

or

does the minute hand in the sub dial count seconds when not in chrono mode? (assuming it is a minute hand, unless it is only a 60 second chrono

)

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/introdu...hilippe-59901a

Fiery · 26 March 2014, 09:30 AM

Too many things are going on on that dial. Plus, the price is steep. Can I have the beautiful 5980/1A back instead?

kxux · 26 March 2014, 09:33 AM

While this watch has two great complications - chrono and dual time zone - I'm not 100% sold. The dial seems tad too busy. Much prefer the 5164 dial to this one.

jay1988 · 26 March 2014, 09:35 AM

I do agree that the dial is too busy.

However the GMT and the chronograph are two very functional complications to me. This gives it an interesting allure imho.

Sort of for the man who wants to have everything he needs on his wrist while maintaining the rugged aspect of a steel sports watch.

They will sell like hot cakes if you ask me.

goog53 · 26 March 2014, 09:36 AM

Too busy for me as well! I would prefer the 5164

HL65 · 26 March 2014, 10:06 AM

Too early for me to comment. I need to see better pics and even in person. I have always preferred the 5711 and 5980 simple uncluttered dials though for Nautilus line. Thanks for sharing...Cheers,

RussW · 26 March 2014, 10:08 AM

I really do not like the position of the date indicator, I think it ruins the dial. I'd take a 5164 over that if I want a dual timezone, although I dare say I may grow to like it in time once I've got used to it.

subtona · 26 March 2014, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Too early for me to comment. I need to see better pics and even in person. I have always preferred the 5711 and 5980 simple uncluttered dials though for Nautilus line. Thanks for sharing...Cheers,

agree, have to sit with it for a bit

ps.
thanks Ken

RussW · 26 March 2014, 10:12 AM

I'd also like to see a photo of the left hand side of the case. Do the left ears no longer attach the bezel to the case, and if so does that compromise the original design of the nautilus?

benlee · 26 March 2014, 10:21 AM

I don't like the "home" and "local" tags in the dial. Makes it too cluttered. But will reserve final judgement until I see one. PP should have made a Annual Calendar + GMT in precious metal. That would have been a killer.

conkers · 26 March 2014, 10:25 AM

A windowed date might have cleaned up the dial a little, but then maybe 3 windows is too much. Not sure yet, but I actually think I may like this, and this from someone who is not a Nautilus fan at all!

tom2517 · 26 March 2014, 10:30 AM

Never liked any watches with subdials vertically across the dial.

dddrees · 26 March 2014, 10:42 AM

Too much clutter. It may work on the computer screen, but not on a watch for me. Besides my eye's are getting way too old.

Those dials may as well be the number 8. LOL

DECR · 26 March 2014, 11:08 AM

5980s in steel and 5960s in plat/gold are beautiful watches. Why discontinue them. Hopefully it doesnt get too hard to get them.

This new models....will have to wait and see. But at a first glance not my cup of tea.

finaloption · 26 March 2014, 11:08 AM

i dont like the writing like that in the subdial

FeelingTheBlues · 26 March 2014, 11:09 AM

Like Ken said, I'll wait for other pictures of the actual model before confirming my thoughts but I'm not quite sold on it...

412Rolex · 26 March 2014, 11:14 AM

Great post!

When I posted this earlier today I immediately felt like an arse due to the risk of perpetrating a rumor so I am glad these have been officially announced.

I also thought this new Nautilus was too busy. But the more I look at it the more I fall in love. Can't wait to see some videos!!

el1125 · 26 March 2014, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom2517

Never liked any watches with subdials vertically across the dial.

With u

snagpark · 26 March 2014, 11:58 AM

Not a fan of this dial at all. When I read the headline, I thought this could be something to go with my Aquanaut- but I think they missed the design on this one.

rosspanics · 26 March 2014, 11:59 AM

WAY too much going on with that dial! All of the circles break up the beautiful horizontal lines of the Nautilus dial. I'll take a 5711 or 5726 over that anyday...

justbrowsing · 26 March 2014, 12:54 PM

It looks ok but I like something simpler.

mdtddd2007 · 26 March 2014, 01:54 PM

Very cool...I like it.

jenniferjanef · 26 March 2014, 02:20 PM

I am sorry i know it is comparing orange and apple but I can't help to compare them in back of my mind... However I love the GMT function. Need to see it in the flesh to give my comment. So far all looking good.

(Photo I shamelessly borrowed from the net)

The Ingenieur also designed by the great Gerald Genta.

kilyung · 26 March 2014, 02:27 PM

Argh! 5164 vs 5990...

subtona · 26 March 2014, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Argh! 5164 vs 5990...

they got you right in where you live

jenniferjanef · 26 March 2014, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Argh! 5164 vs 5990...

Mike.. Do it!! 5990!!

Don't let me beat you to it like I did with the 5980r that you wanted so badly! LOL

kilyung · 26 March 2014, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenniferjanef

Mike.. Do it!! 5990!!

Don't let me beat you to it like I did with the 5980r that you wanted so badly! LOL

Correction: "still want"

It seems I've been slacking lately.

conkers · 26 March 2014, 03:13 PM

Slackers are banned Mike - we need action!!

watch fun · 26 March 2014, 04:37 PM

Prefer 5164 vs 5990

Oryx · 26 March 2014, 06:50 PM

interesting price point - which is not a lot more than the 5980

26 March 2014, 09:30 AM	#2
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	Too many things are going on on that dial. Plus, the price is steep. Can I have the beautiful 5980/1A back instead? __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

26 March 2014, 10:06 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,387	Too early for me to comment. I need to see better pics and even in person. I have always preferred the 5711 and 5980 simple uncluttered dials though for Nautilus line. Thanks for sharing...Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 March 2014, 10:42 AM	#13
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Too much clutter. It may work on the computer screen, but not on a watch for me. Besides my eye's are getting way too old. Those dials may as well be the number 8. LOL __________________ 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

26 March 2014, 11:09 AM	#16
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Like Ken said, I'll wait for other pictures of the actual model before confirming my thoughts but I'm not quite sold on it... __________________ 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

26 March 2014, 11:58 AM	#19
snagpark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Colorado Watch: Daytona 6239 PN Posts: 24	Not a fan of this dial at all. When I read the headline, I thought this could be something to go with my Aquanaut- but I think they missed the design on this one. __________________ Rolex Daytona PN 6239 Rolex Daytona 116506 PP Aquanaut 5167 BP Leman GMT Alarm IWC Portofino Auto 3565 GO Senator PC- SS Nomos- Ahoi

26 March 2014, 09:33 AM	#3
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	While this watch has two great complications - chrono and dual time zone - I'm not 100% sold. The dial seems tad too busy. Much prefer the 5164 dial to this one.

26 March 2014, 09:35 AM	#4
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	I do agree that the dial is too busy. However the GMT and the chronograph are two very functional complications to me. This gives it an interesting allure imho. Sort of for the man who wants to have everything he needs on his wrist while maintaining the rugged aspect of a steel sports watch. They will sell like hot cakes if you ask me.

26 March 2014, 09:36 AM	#5
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,057	Too busy for me as well! I would prefer the 5164

26 March 2014, 10:08 AM	#7
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,339	I really do not like the position of the date indicator, I think it ruins the dial. I'd take a 5164 over that if I want a dual timezone, although I dare say I may grow to like it in time once I've got used to it.

26 March 2014, 10:12 AM	#9
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,339	I'd also like to see a photo of the left hand side of the case. Do the left ears no longer attach the bezel to the case, and if so does that compromise the original design of the nautilus?

26 March 2014, 10:21 AM	#10
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	I don't like the "home" and "local" tags in the dial. Makes it too cluttered. But will reserve final judgement until I see one. PP should have made a Annual Calendar + GMT in precious metal. That would have been a killer.

26 March 2014, 10:25 AM	#11
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,994	A windowed date might have cleaned up the dial a little, but then maybe 3 windows is too much. Not sure yet, but I actually think I may like this, and this from someone who is not a Nautilus fan at all!

26 March 2014, 10:30 AM	#12
tom2517 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Asia & US Posts: 1,550	Never liked any watches with subdials vertically across the dial.

26 March 2014, 11:08 AM	#14
DECR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Diego Location: Mexico Watch: PP,AL&S,AP,Rolex Posts: 825	5980s in steel and 5960s in plat/gold are beautiful watches. Why discontinue them. Hopefully it doesnt get too hard to get them. This new models....will have to wait and see. But at a first glance not my cup of tea.

26 March 2014, 11:08 AM	#15
finaloption "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Peter Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 151	i dont like the writing like that in the subdial

26 March 2014, 11:14 AM	#17
412Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Planet Tourbillon Watch: Rolex, Cartier Posts: 127	Great post! When I posted this earlier today I immediately felt like an arse due to the risk of perpetrating a rumor so I am glad these have been officially announced. I also thought this new Nautilus was too busy. But the more I look at it the more I fall in love. Can't wait to see some videos!!

26 March 2014, 11:59 AM	#20
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	WAY too much going on with that dial! All of the circles break up the beautiful horizontal lines of the Nautilus dial. I'll take a 5711 or 5726 over that anyday...

26 March 2014, 12:54 PM	#21
justbrowsing Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 151	It looks ok but I like something simpler.

26 March 2014, 01:54 PM	#22
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,657	Very cool...I like it.

26 March 2014, 02:20 PM	#23
jenniferjanef "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,823	I am sorry i know it is comparing orange and apple but I can't help to compare them in back of my mind... However I love the GMT function. Need to see it in the flesh to give my comment. So far all looking good. (Photo I shamelessly borrowed from the net) The Ingenieur also designed by the great Gerald Genta.

26 March 2014, 02:27 PM	#24
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Argh! 5164 vs 5990...

26 March 2014, 03:13 PM	#28
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,994	Slackers are banned Mike - we need action!!

26 March 2014, 04:37 PM	#29
watch fun "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: EU Posts: 139	Prefer 5164 vs 5990

26 March 2014, 06:50 PM	#30
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,874	interesting price point - which is not a lot more than the 5980

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