lfovco Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 This is a latest V3 version. Most dealers have that model, although they come with different rotors (based on what factory has in stock). So pay attention to you QC pics. I had to ask for that specific rotor, shown in pics below. Here are my thought after wearing it for past three weeks. I'm going to be honest as far as the quality and what I think. First, It really looks amazing. I did wear it at an AD and compared to the Gen. The blue face is super cool, the way it changes color is really nice and cannot be really captured with photos, it is really, really close to the gen. The movement looks nice, engraved logo is nicer then sticker one. It's too small but honestly I don't care about that, the movement is so far of from Gen, it does not really matter. That said, this rotor is the nicest one, so make sure you ask for it. The rotor is a bit too noisy for my taste - it sounds "asian", but it's ok and stopped bugging me after a week. Overall quality is nice except the bracelet which is not that great, feels cheap and the clasp sucks. Had to adjust it myself to work better. The only good think about the clasp is that it does stay locked tight really well, no way it will open by accident. Also had to remove some links for my smaller wrist. It was a major pain since the screws don't fit well at all, I ended up breaking one without even trying hard. They did really half-as job with bracelet screws, really cheap soft metal. They are using really cheap crappy metals here, bracelet, screws, clasp, crown, tube are really crap. But the body of the watch, blue dial, hands are really, really nice. So it's quite weird that some things are super well made and some are just plain horrible. I still cannot get over the fact how nice the blue dial is, they did AMAZING job with it. The crown and the crown tube is not made well, I do not expect it to last for a very long time, so I would try not to unscrew it more then once a month to adjust time or date. Since I rotate few watches I'm hoping for it to last for few years. Definitely not nearly as well made or using materials as good as IWC Ingy rep from 2006/2007. I wish they just made it with a standard non-screw down crown and be inaccurate to the gen in that regards. Overall I like it a lot, it looks super nice and it's very comfy to wear, and believe me... you will not be able to stare away from that color changing dial :-) By the way, switching from 40mm Nautilus back to 44mm is not a big deal. So my summary is that despite the fact it is a really nice rep, the quality of many components are far behind Noob and H. It's still ok and I'm sure the first thing that will die will be the crown tube, my goal is to keep it alive for 5-6 years if I rotate this with other watches, hopefully I can pull it off. I decided to oil it and just be super, super careful while screwing the crown down. Here are some photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apcollector Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Nice review, it looks great too. Hmm I've always wanted one of these but it's too hard to pull off as a genl since the gens cost so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 I would not worry about pulling it off as a gen, a chance that someone will have a smallest idea what you are wearing is so small. I live and work in an area full of people wearing various levels of lux watches, running into someone wearing Panerai, Rolex, IWC's every other day. Few stores with Patek's, AP's, JLC's etc, within only few miles. I never think about it, does not matter if I'm wearing a Gen or a Rep on any given day. Nice review, it looks great too. Hmm I've always wanted one of these but it's too hard to pull off as a genl since the gens cost so much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgotwake Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 What dealer did you get this from? Nice review and nice looking watch, I like that the back looks legit, and not solid/smooth back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HondaDoug Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I have same watch... with Swiss movement option. I agree completely with your comments on the cheapness of the band, very disappointing. Keeping good time so far, but I don't wear often as I prefer something bigger. Bought mostly to wear with dress shirts with cuffs and it works well that way. Also agree with the remarks about dial, it's beautiful. Color changes as angle of light is awesome. Now if I could just find a decent gen band for under $100 lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolex_panelai Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 This was in the mail today - I am in love I agree with the comments, but I can't stop looking at it. A wonderful classic timepiece and an amazing change to the rolex-sporties. With The Genta-sister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bidle Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) The Nautilus is definitely one of my favorite watches. It's a very beautiful piece!! Looking quickly at your first photo it looks like the real deal,.... Only when you look at the 'lines' on the dial you know it is off. Or are there more differences?? Edited February 3, 2014 by Bidle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurubhai Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Hi Where did you purchase it from.. lots of TD's now.. too confusing.. !! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild05kid05 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 If you need Nautilus strap, contact me.http://www.flickr.com/photos/lpvbespokeleather/sets/72157639337804755/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyaRRR Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Nice... any pics with the gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoxx Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 which seller has it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprockett Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm looking for the best cased rep, but ideally with asian movement... any ideas? TTW seems good, but I can't be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Its an awesome change from the normal. Reeks of classy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Lol, the right place for mine too:) This 5711 is just a 21j version and the end link attachment looks completely different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bidle Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 End link is from the ladies-model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fancy_funcy Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 guys - you got some amazing pics, of a truly amazing watch. It looks classy, sporty, very genuine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Bummer that you cannot get this one anymore. The updated version with Miyota movement has wrong hands that are too thin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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