[Sunday Banter] Growing competition for the Nautilus?

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by JR16

No offense but I don’t think any of these are “alternatives” to a nautilus. If one wants a nautilus, I suspect the itch will only be scratched by getting a nautilus. Maybe an aquanaut or a 15202. Or if you’re a Ninja, RM.


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The best part... is Mrs ninja has fully approved the Foray into Rm’s. As an alternative of course

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

The best part... is Mrs ninja has fully approved the Foray into Rm’s. As an alternative of course

Congrats bro! You deserve RM

[ap1]

Pass on all those alts

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

The best part... is Mrs ninja has fully approved the Foray into Rm’s.

Is she a Kunoichi or merely the wife of a Ninja?

[irish john]

tried these on in Berlin a couple of weeks ago all available to buy in store .The sale assistant told me if I wanted a specific colour he could get one within a month or two.

[Sglass]

I think the Octo is actually unique rather than the rest of the integrated bracelet watches. It’s the only nautilus alternative is actually consider

[pam66]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

The best part... is Mrs ninja has fully approved the Foray into Rm’s. As an alternative of course

nobody can forbid her to learn from this foray.

[MilesB]

Originally Posted by jag32

The only watch on the market with the heritage, elegance, history, and iconic design language that is really on par with the Nautilus is the Royal Oak. Heavy hitters will never consider the Chopard or any of these other “alternatives,” except a RO which is not an alternative as the RO is really the only watch out there in direct competition with the Nautilus that wouldn’t be settling.

I think viable alternatives to the higher end Nautilus offerings that I would consider emanate from Richard Mille or the FP Journe sports watch.

If someone really wants a Nautilus, then sure, they'll find a way to get one, be it pay double the price or wait. But demand in the 'fancier than Rolex' sports segment is much higher than the supply. There's got to be a chunk of that demand who's only interested in the Nautilus at RRP and will eventually look elsewhere.

[MilesB]

Originally Posted by irish john

tried these on in Berlin a couple of weeks ago all available to buy in store .The sale assistant told me if I wanted a specific colour he could get one within a month or two.

How'd it look on the wrist?

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by Russell996

Is she a Kunoichi or merely the wife of a Ninja?

She’s really the ninja... I’m more of mrs ninja

Originally Posted by pam66

nobody can forbid her to learn from this foray.

It’s the colors. So vivid...like ur sneakers. :)

[Fat_ninja]

I can’t believe people are loving the octo line...that said I almost bought the kid a skip hour movement octo.

[MilesB]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I can’t believe people are loving the octo line...that said I almost bought the kid a skip hour movement octo.

I'm halfway to liking the Octo, the dial just needs a bit more life to it.

[irish john]

Originally Posted by MilesB

How'd it look on the wrist?

Found them to sit on the wrist like a Rolex Sub /height and weight similar , not as slim or refined as a Nautilus .

[benlee]

Other than the AP Royal Oak, don't think any of these new comers are anywhere worthly of being subsitutes of the Nautilus to be frank. Just #metoo offerings trying to capitalize on the recent SS luxury sports watch craze.

[Ichiran]

Here is a rendering from The Versatile Gent of how a Lange Sports watch may look. Like it?
https://theversatilegent.com/a-lange...-sports-watch/

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[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by ichiran

here is a rendering from the versatile gent of how a lange sports watch may look. Like it?
https://theversatilegent.com/a-lange...-sports-watch/

Attachment 1076461

no

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by benlee

Other than the AP Royal Oak, don't think any of these new comers are anywhere worthly of being subsitutes of the Nautilus to be frank. Just #metoo offerings trying to capitalize on the recent SS luxury sports watch craze.

I agree with you Ben... I mean to come up with all these watches. Makes me feel like the execs think we WIS are idiots.

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Here is a rendering from The Versatile Gent of how a Lange Sports watch may look. Like it?
https://theversatilegent.com/a-lange...-sports-watch/

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Article written in January.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Here is a rendering from The Versatile Gent of how a Lange Sports watch may look. Like it?
https://theversatilegent.com/a-lange...-sports-watch/

Attachment 1076461

Got to have a sportier dial than that, otherwise just looks like their typical dress with a rubber strapped on, not convincing.

[jag32]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Here is a rendering from The Versatile Gent of how a Lange Sports watch may look. Like it?
https://theversatilegent.com/a-lange...-sports-watch/

Attachment 1076461

Uninspired is an understatement.

[MilesB]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Here is a rendering from The Versatile Gent of how a Lange Sports watch may look. Like it?
https://theversatilegent.com/a-lange...-sports-watch/

I don't like it, the clash of styles just doesn't work. I think this reference is a better starting point:

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by MilesB

I don't like it, the clash of styles just doesn't work. I think this reference is a better starting point:

I’d buy a steel dato

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by milesb

i don't like it, the clash of styles just doesn't work. I think this reference is a better starting point:

Originally Posted by fat_ninja

i’d buy a steel dato

lol

[Bosscheto]

I am kind of new to the watch game, but I always compare it to the car industry. I remember when BMW made the first X5 and there were so many discussions and criticism. How BMW is abandoning its DNA, and then all of a sudden everyone bar Ferrari is making an SUV.

The Macan is the volume maker for Porsche, Lamborghini got one, Maseratti got one, Rolls Royce got one, Mercedes redid the entire line, and BMW now offers in every shape or form. Range Rover for me is the equivalent of Audemars Piguet, they only produce SUV/ sports watches (AP are more than that, but few ppl care about the rest).

I do not see Chopard and the rest as a competitor to the Nautilus, I see them as cheaper options in the same segment. I do not believe that the sports watch craze is a trend, I think it will be the volume maker for almost anybody. The way the SUV replaced the estate/touring as the family car, the sports stainless steel watch has overwhelmingly become the everyday watch, and the best one watch collection.

For me the real alternative is the Overseas. I was in the VC Boutique in Geneva last weekend, and the watch is a killer for the right price. It has 3 straps, quick change option, and it is the perfect one watch collection. I find the chrono a tad too tick, but I prefer it over the three hander. I still prefer the Aquanaut, but if something goes wrong, most likely I will go for the Overseas.

[locutus49]

Ferrari makes an SUV. I saw one at a resort we stayed at. So does Rolls, saw one of those too (it looked like a Ford or Chevy).

Originally Posted by Bosscheto

I am kind of new to the watch game, but I always compare it to the car industry. I remember when BMW made the first X5 and there were so many discussions and criticism. How BMW is abandoning its DNA, and then all of a sudden everyone bar Ferrari is making an SUV.

The Macan is the volume maker for Porsche, Lamborghini got one, Maseratti got one, Rolls Royce got one, Mercedes redid the entire line, and BMW now offers in every shape or form. Range Rover for me is the equivalent of Audemars Piguet, they only produce SUV/ sports watches (AP are more than that, but few ppl care about the rest).

I do not see Chopard and the rest as a competitor to the Nautilus, I see them as cheaper options in the same segment. I do not believe that the sports watch craze is a trend, I think it will be the volume maker for almost anybody. The way the SUV replaced the estate/touring as the family car, the sports stainless steel watch has overwhelmingly become the everyday watch, and the best one watch collection.

For me the real alternative is the Overseas. I was in the VC Boutique in Geneva last weekend, and the watch is a killer for the right price. It has 3 straps, quick change option, and it is the perfect one watch collection. I find the chrono a tad too tick, but I prefer it over the three hander. I still prefer the Aquanaut, but if something goes wrong, most likely I will go for the Overseas.

[ap1]

Love lambo suv, those Langes - not so much

[jag32]

Lambo SUV looks like a cartoon car.

[Pateks]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Ferrari makes an SUV. I saw one at a resort we stayed at. So does Rolls, saw one of those too (it looked like a Ford or Chevy).

Rolls does. The Cullinan. Ferrari does not make an SUV. They will make one in the future the Purosangue. But it’s still several years away. You probably saw the FF or Lusso which is a 4 door hatchback.

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Ferrari makes an SUV. I saw one at a resort we stayed at.

You saw the Purosangue 2½ years ahead of its 2022 debut?

[JR16]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Ferrari makes an SUV. I saw one at a resort we stayed at. So does Rolls, saw one of those too (it looked like a Ford or Chevy).

Was there a car show at the resort? Everything I’ve read is saying 2022 release for the Purosangue


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