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HyperM3 · 25 February 2012, 02:05 AM

So a colleague of the business is in my bosses office and I notice the PP on his wrist. I comment "nice timepiece" and smile. My manager knows I'm a WIS and asks me which one Im wearing today. I show the Daytona. Then we all get to talking about watches and how this colleague has another PP on order coming in soon. Fun conversation and all but I went back to my desk to work.

This is the watch he was wearing:

I cannot help but think how ugly this thing is. It is so boring looking, and if anything doesnt look the price to me. Im sure its a great watch, solid and keeps great time. But I cannot fathom spending that much on a name.

Anyone else feel the same way about this watch?

floater156 · 25 February 2012, 02:09 AM

I agree

padi56 · 25 February 2012, 02:12 AM

I moved the thread because its not Rolex related,myself not a fan of quite a few of the Patek models, just don't like the style.And for me its how a watch looks I always wear a watch I like and not a brand on the dial.

HyperM3 · 25 February 2012, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I moved the thread because its not Rolex related,myself not a fan of quite a few of the Patek models, just don't like the style.And for me its how a watch looks I always wear a watch I like and not a brand on the dial.

I talked about my Daytona in it

but I understand the move

bayerische · 25 February 2012, 02:18 AM

I love the Nautilus and Aquanaut.

FremStar · 25 February 2012, 02:18 AM

Their is nothing special about that 5711, however, add on the moonphase and some complications starting with 5712 then come back so we can talk

Undoubtedly so Patek's are not for everyone

capote · 25 February 2012, 02:22 AM

The 5711 is one of the best Patek's imo and I would love to own it one day. But I'm not a general fan of PP. Most of their models are rather dull. But the simple Nautilus without any complications

Best thing about the Nautilus is that PP hasn't flooded the market with limited editions every 15 minutes.

Melanotaenia · 25 February 2012, 02:41 AM

Ugly? Boring? I would have to disagree on both counts. Awesome watch, just a little too pricey for me.

dysondiver · 25 February 2012, 02:43 AM

prefer the newer aquanaught shape , but its def not boring at all.

tkc324 · 25 February 2012, 02:44 AM

Personally, its not my cup of tea either. I find the shape to be a little feminine, I would much rather get the Caltrava or any of the calendar PP. The price is obviously over the top as well.

B. Doggy · 25 February 2012, 03:42 AM

I love all the Genta stuff, 5711 included. Just don't think I can bring myself to drop of 25 grand on an SS watch.

p_mcgee · 25 February 2012, 04:48 AM

Love it! Must have one (or an aquanaut) someday.

FeelingTheBlues · 25 February 2012, 04:54 AM

I think it's all a matter of what you like. Obviously you think he paid for the name because you don't find that timepiece impressive but perhaps he sees it as a grail or a watch that suits him very well (in his opinion), therefore he thinks he had a great deal on it because he enjoys it a lot! I for one like this Patek (although I prefer the complicated models) but can understand someone isn't ready to spend that much money on what looks like a "regular watch".

May I ask what's the one he's waiting for?

cedargrove · 25 February 2012, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperM3

I comment "nice timepiece" and smile.

I cannot help but think how ugly this thing is.

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HyperM3 · 25 February 2012, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cedargrove

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I said that because I appreciate fine time pieces regardless whether I like that specific model or not. Also, it was to start a conversation around them.

1675-David · 25 February 2012, 05:36 AM

I have to disagree with the OP I love the PP Nautilus and Aquanaut. Given the right circumstances I would by an Aquanaut in a flash

mjclark32 · 25 February 2012, 05:50 AM

I don't love it, but I certainly don't hate it or think it's ugly. Something tells me if I were given/had one I'd grow to love it.

unknown · 25 February 2012, 06:54 AM

imo not the best pic

the 5711 is a wonderfull watch but ofcourse this is personal taste
Some like a Rolex sub but a lot will hate it, same for the royal oak or nautilus

But I love it

I googled this picture, now tell me .... doesn't it look great on the wrist

and the quality and finishing is just amazing

EchoBlueUK · 25 February 2012, 07:15 AM

I don't like the PP designs at all. I cannot warm to the look although i do appreciate the attention to detail in the finished product. Not for me though.

Submarino · 25 February 2012, 07:34 AM

Nothing like a PP Nautilus!!! Timeless, classic, haute horlogerie!!! A different world and caliber. I want one!!!

cgjane · 25 February 2012, 08:45 AM

I want a Nautilus too...I am looking for a Rose Gold. They are watches that grow on you. I never paid attention to Patek until maybe last year, then I went and got an Aquanaut.

Now I am a big fan.

herbie911 · 25 February 2012, 08:47 AM

I agreed it does look ugly and boring on the internet. But once you put one on your wrist, it matches the contour of the wrist perfectly. I bought a 5711r and definitely my favourite watch among my collections. Like a white Daytona ss; under certain light, it simply breathtakingly beautiful!

MrJ320 · 25 February 2012, 08:53 AM

I think that the Nautilus design grows on you, and I also think that it does looks much better in person than in photos, especially the dial.

Tudor66 · 25 February 2012, 10:05 AM

The Patek design is not for me either. I've been a watch enthusiast most of my life.

Anthony.S · 25 February 2012, 10:46 AM

Absolutely hideous.

kilyung · 25 February 2012, 11:49 AM

The 5712 is a great watch.

Just not for me. I quickly got tired of setting the moonphase every time I wanted to wear it. Now, the simpler 5711 is perfect. It's got no annoying complication to reset, the WR is double at 120m, it's cheaper to service, and I like the clean uncluttered dial.

mt-dillon · 25 February 2012, 02:15 PM

Not my taste at all..... Calatrava is a much nicer look. This one reminds me of the Royal Oak.... but more sublime but still not having the elegance of what I've always thought PP had as a style.

paverman · 25 February 2012, 02:17 PM

I personally love the design, but much prefer the 5712 with it's added complications

Young Connoisseur · 25 February 2012, 02:28 PM

I agree with you 100%

After seeing others from the brand, I'm CERTAIN the finish is FLAWLESS but I just cannot get into the design of this at all.

The ONLY way I could ever like it is on the rubber, but even that is mainly due to me liking rubber straps.

Now, a chrono that I LOVE with rubber, though, is the VC Overseas anthracite dial.

Everything else from Patek I love, but this is just not me.

To each their own, though. Due to college bills I sold my Rolex and only have a silly Tag Heuer at the moment, so I can't say much! Haha.

Only thing important is that we enjoy what we have.

FNFZ4 · 26 February 2012, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unknown

imo not the best pic

the 5711 is a wonderfull watch but ofcourse this is personal taste
Some like a Rolex sub but a lot will hate it, same for the royal oak or nautilus

But I love it

I googled this picture, now tell me .... doesn't it look great on the wrist

and the quality and finishing is just amazing

beauty is in the eye of the beholder... but ....no....not for me... maybe time will tell

25 February 2012, 02:05 AM	#1
HyperM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Lawrenceville, NJ Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 261	Am I alone here with this one? So a colleague of the business is in my bosses office and I notice the PP on his wrist. I comment "nice timepiece" and smile. My manager knows I'm a WIS and asks me which one Im wearing today. I show the Daytona. Then we all get to talking about watches and how this colleague has another PP on order coming in soon. Fun conversation and all but I went back to my desk to work. This is the watch he was wearing: I cannot help but think how ugly this thing is. It is so boring looking, and if anything doesnt look the price to me. Im sure its a great watch, solid and keeps great time. But I cannot fathom spending that much on a name. Anyone else feel the same way about this watch?

25 February 2012, 02:09 AM	#2
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	I agree __________________ Lead by example through production.

25 February 2012, 02:12 AM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	I moved the thread because its not Rolex related,myself not a fan of quite a few of the Patek models, just don't like the style.And for me its how a watch looks I always wear a watch I like and not a brand on the dial. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

25 February 2012, 02:18 AM	#5
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I love the Nautilus and Aquanaut. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

25 February 2012, 02:18 AM	#6
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Their is nothing special about that 5711, however, add on the moonphase and some complications starting with 5712 then come back so we can talk Undoubtedly so Patek's are not for everyone __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

25 February 2012, 02:22 AM	#7
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	The 5711 is one of the best Patek's imo and I would love to own it one day. But I'm not a general fan of PP. Most of their models are rather dull. But the simple Nautilus without any complications Best thing about the Nautilus is that PP hasn't flooded the market with limited editions every 15 minutes.

25 February 2012, 02:41 AM	#8
Melanotaenia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NYC Watch: Explorers and Subs Posts: 620	Ugly? Boring? I would have to disagree on both counts. Awesome watch, just a little too pricey for me. __________________ 16570 -- 16600 -- 16610 -- 116610LV -- 216570 -- 116400

25 February 2012, 02:43 AM	#9
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	prefer the newer aquanaught shape , but its def not boring at all.

25 February 2012, 02:44 AM	#10
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Personally, its not my cup of tea either. I find the shape to be a little feminine, I would much rather get the Caltrava or any of the calendar PP. The price is obviously over the top as well.

25 February 2012, 03:42 AM	#11
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I love all the Genta stuff, 5711 included. Just don't think I can bring myself to drop of 25 grand on an SS watch. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

25 February 2012, 04:48 AM	#12
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	Love it! Must have one (or an aquanaut) someday.

25 February 2012, 04:54 AM	#13
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I think it's all a matter of what you like. Obviously you think he paid for the name because you don't find that timepiece impressive but perhaps he sees it as a grail or a watch that suits him very well (in his opinion), therefore he thinks he had a great deal on it because he enjoys it a lot! I for one like this Patek (although I prefer the complicated models) but can understand someone isn't ready to spend that much money on what looks like a "regular watch". May I ask what's the one he's waiting for? __________________ 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

25 February 2012, 05:36 AM	#16
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	I have to disagree with the OP I love the PP Nautilus and Aquanaut. Given the right circumstances I would by an Aquanaut in a flash

25 February 2012, 05:50 AM	#17
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I don't love it, but I certainly don't hate it or think it's ugly. Something tells me if I were given/had one I'd grow to love it. __________________

25 February 2012, 06:54 AM	#18
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,872	imo not the best pic the 5711 is a wonderfull watch but ofcourse this is personal taste Some like a Rolex sub but a lot will hate it, same for the royal oak or nautilus But I love it I googled this picture, now tell me .... doesn't it look great on the wrist and the quality and finishing is just amazing __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

25 February 2012, 07:15 AM	#19
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	I don't like the PP designs at all. I cannot warm to the look although i do appreciate the attention to detail in the finished product. Not for me though.

25 February 2012, 07:34 AM	#20
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Nothing like a PP Nautilus!!! Timeless, classic, haute horlogerie!!! A different world and caliber. I want one!!! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

25 February 2012, 08:45 AM	#21
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	I want a Nautilus too...I am looking for a Rose Gold. They are watches that grow on you. I never paid attention to Patek until maybe last year, then I went and got an Aquanaut. Now I am a big fan. __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

25 February 2012, 08:47 AM	#22
herbie911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: united kingdom Posts: 445	I agreed it does look ugly and boring on the internet. But once you put one on your wrist, it matches the contour of the wrist perfectly. I bought a 5711r and definitely my favourite watch among my collections. Like a white Daytona ss; under certain light, it simply breathtakingly beautiful!

25 February 2012, 08:53 AM	#23
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	I think that the Nautilus design grows on you, and I also think that it does looks much better in person than in photos, especially the dial.

25 February 2012, 10:05 AM	#24
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	The Patek design is not for me either. I've been a watch enthusiast most of my life. __________________ -NAWCC Member

25 February 2012, 10:46 AM	#25
Anthony.S Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Washington State Watch: 116610LV Posts: 57	Absolutely hideous.

25 February 2012, 11:49 AM	#26
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	The 5712 is a great watch. Just not for me. I quickly got tired of setting the moonphase every time I wanted to wear it. Now, the simpler 5711 is perfect. It's got no annoying complication to reset, the WR is double at 120m, it's cheaper to service, and I like the clean uncluttered dial.

25 February 2012, 02:15 PM	#27
mt-dillon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 6	Not my taste at all..... Calatrava is a much nicer look. This one reminds me of the Royal Oak.... but more sublime but still not having the elegance of what I've always thought PP had as a style.

25 February 2012, 02:17 PM	#28
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	I personally love the design, but much prefer the 5712 with it's added complications

25 February 2012, 02:28 PM	#29
Young Connoisseur Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: Indianapolis Watch: Tag Heuer for now Posts: 491	I agree with you 100% After seeing others from the brand, I'm CERTAIN the finish is FLAWLESS but I just cannot get into the design of this at all. The ONLY way I could ever like it is on the rubber, but even that is mainly due to me liking rubber straps. Now, a chrono that I LOVE with rubber, though, is the VC Overseas anthracite dial. Everything else from Patek I love, but this is just not me. To each their own, though. Due to college bills I sold my Rolex and only have a silly Tag Heuer at the moment, so I can't say much! Haha. Only thing important is that we enjoy what we have.

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