mrboombasteke Posted May 22, 2011 Report Posted May 22, 2011 Been looking at these watches for a while and feel that PP is one that I need to add to my collection. Before I joined this forum, I couldn't for the life of me understand why anyone would spend *good money* on one of these. I felt the same way about PAMs. Let's just say that PPs have grown on me A LOT! I also like the fact that PP appears to be underrated in the rep world. I'd like to join the handful of gentlemen with exquisite taste in timepieces. The only criteria is that it be a really good rep.
mrboombasteke Posted May 22, 2011 Author Report Posted May 22, 2011 then aquanaut or nautilus is the way to go So which of the two would you get? Which is closer to the genuine article? Calatrava'S PP Nautilus Sql_pl's PP Aquanaut
lgking Posted May 23, 2011 Report Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) I prefer the look of the Nautilus...but apparently the head guy at Patek sports the Aquanaut Up to you... Edited May 23, 2011 by lgking
Physher007 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Posted May 23, 2011 Aquanaut. There is something about the Nautilus case that I don't like ...just my 2 bits
gran Posted May 23, 2011 Report Posted May 23, 2011 Nautilus ...because size matters...besides its the best looking 80s watch ever made (but I bet Nanug may claim he has a better suggestion)
rek001 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Posted May 23, 2011 Nautilus, the Aquanaut dial is too cluttered, looks amaturish.
mrboombasteke Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Posted May 23, 2011 I like the Nautilus too, but a gen costs 20K+!!! Realistically speaking, I'm not sure I can pull that off. 10K--yeah, no problem, but the Nautilus is a big boy watch. Do members have these types of concerns or am I just paranoid?
gran Posted May 23, 2011 Report Posted May 23, 2011 .......20k is not a problem.....100k and up, now that takes some real denial....
jeff g Posted May 24, 2011 Report Posted May 24, 2011 I own both of these watches. The Nautilus is the nicest rep I own. Period. The Aquanaut is one of my favorite daily beaters. The rubber strap makes it a super comfortable everyday piece. The new 2010 ss strap on the Aquanaut turns this dive watch into another look, and adds to its beauty. The Nautilus IS THE CLASSIC wrist watch of a lifetime. In a rep...get both. Cannot go wrong. GENTA designs rule!!!!
mrboombasteke Posted May 24, 2011 Author Report Posted May 24, 2011 I own both of these watches. The Nautilus is the nicest rep I own. Period. The Aquanaut is one of my favorite daily beaters. The rubber strap makes it a super comfortable everyday piece. The new 2010 ss strap on the Aquanaut turns this dive watch into another look, and adds to its beauty. The Nautilus IS THE CLASSIC wrist watch of a lifetime. In a rep...get both. Cannot go wrong. GENTA designs rule!!!! I was afraid someone would tell me to get both. *sigh* I have to resist that urge. I have a newly acquired 6 Watch Box and a single watch winder. In fact, I'm cancelling my PAM318 order and replacing it with a PP. And no--the solution is NOT getting a larger Watch Box.
Jkay Posted May 24, 2011 Report Posted May 24, 2011 I'm up to 14 .. I dont know which I would sell to buy more .. they are all my babies.
mrboombasteke Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Posted May 25, 2011 Here are my QC pics. I didn't think these had a solid caseback. What do you think?
gran Posted May 25, 2011 Report Posted May 25, 2011 Some versions did ..but the new 1:1 ones are supposed not to (as far as I know) anyhow....marker problem at 12 so do not buy
mrboombasteke Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Posted May 25, 2011 Thanks Gran. I'm assuming you're pointing out that one's a bit shorter than the other? BTW, all pics I've seen have a display case back. Is this what everyone's getting?
gran Posted May 26, 2011 Report Posted May 26, 2011 As the new rotor is an improvement on the display back the, answer should be yes. But it all depends on what has been asked for (some would even prefer the closed vack so the movment is not visible)
calatrava Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 This is probably the chinese clone of the MBK Nautilus. The main differences from the 1:1 cartel version is the date wheel font. date window location (too far from edge of dial), and the solid caseback. I believe this particular replica is also available in a variety of movements. Which movement did you choose, and what price have you been quoted for it?
Corgi Posted June 11, 2011 Report Posted June 11, 2011 The rubber strap on my Aquanaut broke recently.
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted June 11, 2011 Report Posted June 11, 2011 I just orderd this one + the black leather strap with deployment http://www.yourtrustytime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39_199&products_id=7331 Cant wait for the qc picd from mr Andrew
gran Posted June 11, 2011 Report Posted June 11, 2011 I just orderd this one + the black leather strap with deployment http://www.yourtrustytime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39_199&products_id=7331 Cant wait for the qc picd from mr Andrew Wow! I like it a lot. I am waiting for something very similar from Mary but on a SS bracelet Gunnar
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted June 11, 2011 Report Posted June 11, 2011 (edited) Sorry x2 post Edited June 11, 2011 by Zeleni Kukuruz
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted June 11, 2011 Report Posted June 11, 2011 (edited) Wow! I like it a lot. I am waiting for something very similar from Mary but on a SS bracelet Gunnar Now pleas do tell what your waiting for Dr Gran Mine will come with both ss band and leather strap Ps. How are does floods going? Hurd Norway hade some spring floods problems the force of nature is somthing we can't do anything about! Edited June 11, 2011 by Zeleni Kukuruz
gran Posted June 12, 2011 Report Posted June 12, 2011 We will have no problems surviving the floods...lots of moutains to hide in but thanks for the concern We are getting the exact same watch (the so called 1:1 with grey dial..the icy blue is just not for me my wife tells me even if its the more genuine looking) If you are also getting the leather starp you qare smarter than me that just got the SS bracelett The gray dial is found on the white gold version 5711G so the strap is the more accurate for the one we have ordered (however the caseback on the white gold should have 750 and other gold marks stamped on the caseback that are missing on the rep being a SS) This is more or less what mine looks like with a bad camera:
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted June 12, 2011 Report Posted June 12, 2011 Nice Dr Gran. So what do you meen icy blue? Did you order another version of the grey dial?
gran Posted June 12, 2011 Report Posted June 12, 2011 Nice Dr Gran. So what do you meen icy blue? Did you order another version of the grey dial? I presume I will be the same dark grey dial you are getting (icy blue refers to the standard dial used), but I think ther is a light grey and a darker grey dial versions out there or maybe it varies greatly with the angle of the light
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