I just Bleu myself... Incoming CB!

[RobearH]

First class thread, great looking watch and pics along with the detailed story...Congrats!

Thanks, R

[debner4]

Originally Posted by tng11

I am currently wearing the CB more as the 5990 fit isn't quite dialed in correctly yet, and by virtue of me having had it for 10 days more than the 5990. The excitement of the 5990 is indescribable however - I still can't believe I have my first Nautilus in hand, let alone the king of all SS sports watches out there, arguably. The finish is stunning, but also makes me nervous about wearing it at the same time with all those brightly polished and angular surfaces.

I saw on your Instagram account that you are wearing the AP 15202 today... any further thoughts on how it compares to the Journe CB? I am deciding between those two and would love your thoughts now that you own both.

[jenniferjanef]

Originally Posted by tng11

Part of the mystique behind the CB is that the dial is insanely difficult to capture - what your eye sees is different than what a camera will see.

I caught this cool shot this morning while at the coffee shop that shows the really cool reflective nature of the dial and floating text:

amazing shot!

[SearChart]

Just saw this thread, congrats and thanks for the pictures of your tour, super awesome!!

[TJMike]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Just saw this thread, congrats and thanks for the pictures of your tour, super awesome!!

As far as I am aware (judging from his signature), the watch is long gone

[Watcheroo]

Big congrats on what is, in my opinion, one of the best watches in production today!



Edit: just noticed that this thread is over six months old! I hope you’re still enjoying your CB!


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[tng11]

Wow, holy bumperino.

Yes, I did move the CB along. I had a crazy few weeks back in May/June with a 5990, CB and 5712 all incoming like rapidfire. I found the 5712 fit me much better as a versatile sports/dressy watch, and then I later in September acquired a proper dress watch - the Lange Saxonia Thin.

[jenniferjanef]

Originally Posted by tng11

Wow, holy bumperino.

Yes, I did move the CB along. I had a crazy few weeks back in May/June with a 5990, CB and 5712 all incoming like rapidfire. I found the 5712 fit me much better as a versatile sports/dressy watch, and then I later in September acquired a proper dress watch - the Lange Saxonia Thin.

you move the 5990 too?

you move the CB for the Lange? any regrets?


jen

[The Argonaut]

Originally Posted by tng11

I did it!

Keep that strap on. You have a perfect mix of class and frivolity. I’m keeping that photo. Wonderful watch.


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[ap1]

Originally Posted by The Argonaut

Keep that strap on. You have a perfect mix of class and frivolity. I’m keeping that photo. Wonderful watch.


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Lol, you don’t know Tom - that thing is long gone

[The Argonaut]

Originally Posted by ap1

Lol, you don’t know Tom - that thing is long gone

Seriously, I just read the entire fantastic thread, only to see the CB is long gone! Don’t I feel like a muppet! Still, I’ll keep the photo.



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[Bearxj86]

Despite the amazingness of the CB. It came and went for me too. There's a high attrition rate for this piece and everyone is always worried about the eventual service cost lol

[The Argonaut]

Originally Posted by bearxj86

Despite the amazingness of the CB. It came and went for me too. There's a high attrition rate for this piece and everyone is always worried about the eventual service cost lol

What do you think accounts for the high attrition rate?

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by The Argonaut

What do you think accounts for the high attrition rate?

Curious as well.

[galtinuk]

Originally Posted by The Argonaut

What do you think accounts for the high attrition rate?

I am not sure that it is really true that there is a high attrition rate for this piece. No more higher than a 5711 say among those who bought one at retail price and realized they could get out of it for a credit and just wanted a change. Had the price not gone up--many would not have sold.

[The Argonaut]

Originally Posted by galtinuk

I am not sure that it is really true that there is a high attrition rate for this piece. No more higher than a 5711 say among those who bought one at retail price and realized they could get out of it for a credit and just wanted a change. Had the price not gone up--many would not have sold.

Makes sense. That rationale is hard to avoid. I adore the 5711, and it's easy to see why some sell them when they can make a quick $20k towards their next piece.

[jenniferjanef]

Originally Posted by galtinuk

I am not sure that it is really true that there is a high attrition rate for this piece. No more higher than a 5711 say among those who bought one at retail price and realized they could get out of it for a credit and just wanted a change. Had the price not gone up--many would not have sold.

That make good sense. Quick check on Chrono24 CB current used price range from US$26k-US$33.5k!

[tonupbklyn]

bought one, sold it, regretted it, bought it back... all within a calendar year.
i sold the jumbo around the same time i sold the cb, and it was the cb that i wanted back almost immediately.

[Helmi]

Originally Posted by bearxj86

Despite the amazingness of the CB. It came and went for me too. There's a high attrition rate for this piece and everyone is always worried about the eventual service cost lol

Not sure if this is true. I absolutely love mine and will never consider selling it unless I am in deep need of cash

[sensui]

Originally Posted by Helmi

Not sure if this is true. I absolutely love mine and will never consider selling it unless I am in deep need of cash

Same.

[JR16]

Originally Posted by sensui

Same.

Ditto


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[bronzeband00]

Great and stunning time pieces. Love the CB

[tng11]

Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

bought one, sold it, regretted it, bought it back... all within a calendar year.
i sold the jumbo around the same time i sold the cb, and it was the cb that i wanted back almost immediately.

I'm the opposite. Sold both around the same time, and I almost immediately regretted selling the Jumbo. Waiting to get one back at the moment.

[vlps]

i have the cb bleu and the jumbo. looking to get the 5711 in blue to complete my trio of favorte blue dial watches.

[galtinuk]

I also got rid of my 5711 blue, never looked back. Great watch but current grey prices just don't make sense to me. Don't get me wrong, I like the Nautilus. On the plus side is the case and bracelet which make the most comfortable steel bracelet sports watch out there IMHO. On the downside, I find the std Patek 324 movement slightly boring because it is in so many watches and the view is quite obscured by the rotor. Also, the watch is a bit scratch prone, but that is partly due to how fine the finishing is so it is hard to complain too much.

However, absolutely love the Bleu. It is a watch that achieves something special "the hard way" in the case, dial, movement, and double sided alligator bracelet. It makes it a fantastic addition to a collection because it offers something that is almost surely different without being annoyingly different.

The case: Tantalum. Very difficult to machine, but fantastic for a watch due to the hardness. Also, rare to find in a watch and the color of the metal is really cool and particularly suits the color of the dial and the spirit of the watch itself. It also keeps the watch understaded--probably more than steel does You could literally live your whole life and never once see a tantalum watch in person. I think that is cool.

The dial, like the case also difficult to make but the result is fantastic. 80% failure rate speaks to that. Not sure what I can say that has not been said about the dial. It really needs to be seen in person--but further-even after you see it in person the more you see it in different light conditions the more interesting it gets--that keeps it fresh. Some of the pictures make it look very "chrome blue" however in person it is alot more subtle than those pics. Although for brief moments it can flash a chrome blue "wink" at you. The dial is alive and special without being loud. Like the case..

The movement/case back view: absolutely gorgeous in rose gold. Not only the warm glow of the metal but the movement architecture and the interplay between the different finishing is fantastic.

They don't make many. The combination of being rare and fantastic is nice because you won't see these everywhere. That is a quality and it mean you can wear it everywhere and not make a statement.

My two cents...

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[kunlun]

Originally Posted by JR16

Ditto


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Me as well.

[Watcheroo]

Originally Posted by kunlun

Me as well.

One more here

[Watcheroo]

Originally Posted by vlps

i have the cb bleu and the jumbo. looking to get the 5711 in blue to complete my trio of favorte blue dial watches.

Same combo. I’ll add a pic for good measure ;)