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mdtddd2007 · 5 April 2010, 10:04 AM

Hey guys and gals....if giving a choice? 2 SS Daytona (current model retail $9925) or 1 Patek Nautilus 5711/1A (current retail $23,000). If so over time which will be worth more in values? Which would you pick and why?

jamesworthy52 · 5 April 2010, 10:13 AM

Daytonas. I am not a huge fan of the Patek Nautilus. I like pateks on leather/alligator straps.

vjb.knife · 5 April 2010, 10:18 AM

How about 1 Daytona and something different like a GMT or a Sub so that you have some variety. The Nautilus is a plain ugly looking watch, so IMO I would not buy it at any price.

Evan614 · 5 April 2010, 12:51 PM

how about 3 SS sub dates
1 for you, 1 for me, 1 for JJ

Seriously.... why not a Panerai and a SS Daytona

Yazo · 5 April 2010, 01:00 PM

id go for the 2 ss daytonas w/o a doubt

Joey_V · 5 April 2010, 01:40 PM

Or what about a Patek Aquanaut? That's a good looking watch IMO.

I think the Nautilus is a beautiful watch, btw.

Nice dilemma to be in though.

My thinking is this:
- Your investment is more secure with the two Daytonas.
- But a single more expensive, "nicer" watch is a great addition to any collection. The go-to watch for those special days.

Starwalker · 5 April 2010, 02:05 PM

I personally dont like the look of that particular PP, dont understand the whole hoo-haa about it, but i guess beauty is always in the eye of the beholder...

I'd get 1 SS daytona and either a IWC Big Pilot/Portugese or Breguet Marine Big Date, or a AP ROC (black dialed).

kyle L · 5 April 2010, 02:09 PM

I would go Breguet!

Singslinger · 5 April 2010, 04:21 PM

For such a high price tag, the Nautilus is a very ordinary-looking watch. If I'm not mistaken, it comes on a rubber strap....so I would much rather use that money to buy a S/S and TT Daytona - with two different dials for variety. And you'd still have some change left from $23k.

Joey_V · 5 April 2010, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singslinger

For such a high price tag, the Nautilus is a very ordinary-looking watch. If I'm not mistaken, it comes on a rubber strap....so I would much rather use that money to buy a S/S and TT Daytona - with two different dials for variety. And you'd still have some change left from $23k.

Rubber or ss bracelet.

Lol-x · 5 April 2010, 04:48 PM

I expect it might be somewhat a matter of personal preference and if this was a Patek forum then the answers may well be quite different.

It really depends what you want in a watch enjoyment, resale, haute horology etc.

At least with 2 watches you aren't putting all your eggs in one basket.

It is a well known fact that Daytonas how their value quite well. Check out the second hand prices of the Nautilus and what they have sold for on ebay.

But if the Nautilus smiles for you and you can afford it go for it.

The Daytona has a very well regarded movement so it does have some serious horological status, just not a Patek.

Fiery · 5 April 2010, 07:31 PM

I'm not a fan of Patek, so I'd pick anything from Rolex in that price range. If you haggle a bit, you could also get a YG Ceramic Sub or a YG GMT IIC for US$20K. Resale value may not be fine for YG Rolexes, but they look very cool.

If you wanna stick to SS, then a SS Daytona + a Yacht-Master would be a fine combo.

superb · 5 April 2010, 08:12 PM

I like patek but not nautilus series. Daytona is a better watch for me.

Art 1 · 5 April 2010, 08:39 PM

I don't care for PP's and especially the Nautilas so for me it's an easy choice. I would only purchase one Daytona.

gone-rolex-mad · 5 April 2010, 09:05 PM

Daytona any day, much better value and there will always be a market for them. Pateks are nice but have a limited niche market when you want to sell. Having said that I wouldn't want two daytonas, I'd buy something different like a vintage sub! Best of luck

nauticajoe · 5 April 2010, 09:07 PM

Daytonas have my vote

kingblackbolt · 5 April 2010, 10:57 PM

I would go for 2 less expensive watches than that 1 particular Patek... never been a fan of that series! 1 ss Daytona and 1 TT GMT IIc would be my choice.

Randy · 5 April 2010, 11:03 PM

Any Patek but the Nautilus-Daytona all day long!

DS_Obsessed · 5 April 2010, 11:39 PM

WG daytona or YG daytona

icnbne · 6 April 2010, 12:36 AM

this is like the classic debate of 2 Omegas vs 1 Rolex
Omega fans will say 2 Omegas, Rolex fans would say Rolex
(both with good reason ofcourse)

too much bias here

boa2 · 6 April 2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gone-rolex-mad

Daytona any day, much better value and there will always be a market for them. Pateks are nice but have a limited niche market when you want to sell. Having said that I wouldn't want two daytonas, I'd buy something different like a vintage sub! Best of luck

Patek has a "limited niche market"? Surely you're kidding.

Get the one (or two) you like best.

tkc324 · 6 April 2010, 12:55 AM

2 daytona over the Patek Nautilus... unless its other Patek... nautilus is not my cup of tea.

roach7 · 6 April 2010, 01:02 AM

i'd take 2 ss daytonas or a wg daytona over the patek

5 April 2010, 10:04 AM	#1
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	2 SS Daytona or 1 Nautilus 5711/1A Hey guys and gals....if giving a choice? 2 SS Daytona (current model retail $9925) or 1 Patek Nautilus 5711/1A (current retail $23,000). If so over time which will be worth more in values? Which would you pick and why?

5 April 2010, 10:18 AM	#3
vjb.knife Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vince Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Sub & GMTIIC Posts: 626	How about .... How about 1 Daytona and something different like a GMT or a Sub so that you have some variety. The Nautilus is a plain ugly looking watch, so IMO I would not buy it at any price.

5 April 2010, 12:51 PM	#4
Evan614 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckeye Nation Watch: out 4 Panerai bug Posts: 414	how about 3 SS sub dates 1 for you, 1 for me, 1 for JJ Seriously.... why not a Panerai and a SS Daytona __________________ #1 Two-Tone Yachtmaster, Blue -Z series #2 White Daytona SS - Z series #3 PAM 88 M Future dissolution of monetary funds will be for a Panerai 212

5 April 2010, 01:40 PM	#6
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Or what about a Patek Aquanaut? That's a good looking watch IMO. I think the Nautilus is a beautiful watch, btw. Nice dilemma to be in though. My thinking is this: - Your investment is more secure with the two Daytonas. - But a single more expensive, "nicer" watch is a great addition to any collection. The go-to watch for those special days. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

5 April 2010, 02:05 PM	#7
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	I personally dont like the look of that particular PP, dont understand the whole hoo-haa about it, but i guess beauty is always in the eye of the beholder... I'd get 1 SS daytona and either a IWC Big Pilot/Portugese or Breguet Marine Big Date, or a AP ROC (black dialed). __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

5 April 2010, 10:13 AM	#2
jamesworthy52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Posts: 333	Daytonas. I am not a huge fan of the Patek Nautilus. I like pateks on leather/alligator straps.

5 April 2010, 01:00 PM	#5
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	id go for the 2 ss daytonas w/o a doubt

5 April 2010, 02:09 PM	#8
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I would go Breguet!

5 April 2010, 04:21 PM	#9
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	For such a high price tag, the Nautilus is a very ordinary-looking watch. If I'm not mistaken, it comes on a rubber strap....so I would much rather use that money to buy a S/S and TT Daytona - with two different dials for variety. And you'd still have some change left from $23k.

5 April 2010, 04:48 PM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	I expect it might be somewhat a matter of personal preference and if this was a Patek forum then the answers may well be quite different. It really depends what you want in a watch enjoyment, resale, haute horology etc. At least with 2 watches you aren't putting all your eggs in one basket. It is a well known fact that Daytonas how their value quite well. Check out the second hand prices of the Nautilus and what they have sold for on ebay. But if the Nautilus smiles for you and you can afford it go for it. The Daytona has a very well regarded movement so it does have some serious horological status, just not a Patek. __________________ *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

5 April 2010, 07:31 PM	#12
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I'm not a fan of Patek, so I'd pick anything from Rolex in that price range. If you haggle a bit, you could also get a YG Ceramic Sub or a YG GMT IIC for US$20K. Resale value may not be fine for YG Rolexes, but they look very cool. If you wanna stick to SS, then a SS Daytona + a Yacht-Master would be a fine combo.

5 April 2010, 08:12 PM	#13
superb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere but here Posts: 690	I like patek but not nautilus series. Daytona is a better watch for me.

5 April 2010, 08:39 PM	#14
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I don't care for PP's and especially the Nautilas so for me it's an easy choice. I would only purchase one Daytona.

5 April 2010, 09:05 PM	#15
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Daytona any day, much better value and there will always be a market for them. Pateks are nice but have a limited niche market when you want to sell. Having said that I wouldn't want two daytonas, I'd buy something different like a vintage sub! Best of luck __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

5 April 2010, 09:07 PM	#16
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Daytonas have my vote

5 April 2010, 10:57 PM	#17
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	I would go for 2 less expensive watches than that 1 particular Patek... never been a fan of that series! 1 ss Daytona and 1 TT GMT IIc would be my choice. __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

5 April 2010, 11:03 PM	#18
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Any Patek but the Nautilus-Daytona all day long!

5 April 2010, 11:39 PM	#19
DS_Obsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: J Location: Texas Watch: 116660 V Posts: 438	WG daytona or YG daytona __________________ _______________________________ Currently wearing : 116000 V / 116660 V / PAM 292 / AP royal Oak Offshore Safari / Royal Oak Offshore Volcano / Tudor heritage / 116520 “For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack”

6 April 2010, 12:36 AM	#20
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	this is like the classic debate of 2 Omegas vs 1 Rolex Omega fans will say 2 Omegas, Rolex fans would say Rolex (both with good reason ofcourse) too much bias here __________________ https://www.instagram.com/invites/co...ontent=5yeough

6 April 2010, 12:55 AM	#22
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	2 daytona over the Patek Nautilus... unless its other Patek... nautilus is not my cup of tea.

6 April 2010, 01:02 AM	#23
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	i'd take 2 ss daytonas or a wg daytona over the patek

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