eunomians Posted May 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I own a Nautilus. I've got an Ingy on its way. And a VC Overseas. Next step is to order a Royal Oak. Then I'll be in Genta heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I have a VC and a Ingy but still have to get a Nautillus and a AP RO Can't decide which versions of the Nautillus and AP RO are the best ones ...very confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katerchen Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Regarding your Overseas however... the 42mm version is already out.. Your right but i meant the jumbo version of the older style VC Overseas what came out first... dont have exact pic (i got the cataloge with ref.nr. at home) but its this exact model just bigger: This more info i found: "...For a company that produces 12,000 watches per year, the Overseas is available in quite a few different varieties. There are four different sizes, at least 5 different dials, and each can be had in 18k yellow gold or stainless steel. There is a woman's size at 30mm, a boy's size at 34mm, a full-size at 37mm, and a chronograph at 40mm. Quartz movements are available on everything except the chronograph. Dials are available in a slate blue, white, salmon, and black. There are choices of stick markers or large arabic numerals. There are diamond bezels available for the women's watches." Concerning the Gentas designed watches and a decent rep of the AP RO jumbo (and non jumbo reg size) opinions may vary... IMO the (mbw) RO jumbo which is TW made is the best regarding quality of finish and material... and a beauty by the finish of the dial, the exact AP-PA clasp. There are few flaws but seen "as a whole" this model still stands out compared to others... Besides of the so called mbw ap ro jumbo i owned a CH version of it and still have a reg sized TW best 38mm case (display caseback, saphire) of the jumbo which is out of production and feels much better than the CH version... Even the sharp and crisp engraved "Royal Oak" on the backside of my newer version of the mbw jumbo is still much more better than the engravings on other versions. The Dial Logo "AP" is easily swapped with a replacement or gen one... color of gold-screws doesnt bother me that much at the moment. K these are the small bugs... as Rlx-Fanatics philosophize about the color of the little red letters on a TW best YM rolesium... But if you like or love? the style of the RO and your lookin for a daily beater the mbw/tw made versions are the way to go It doesnt even bother me that much that the "clous de paris" texture aint centered at the same place where the hole for the markers stands at the gen... but the "waved" design of the dial looks and glistens just fine to me... even more than on the gen. Another thing that seems very funny to me is that on many of the mbw RO jumbos the upper left bezel screw (from the 12) is crooked!! And i dont mean the attempts of some members to swap them.. but out of the box My first (blue one) came crooked too and i sent it back for a replacement... one of the 3 is still crooked but im too buzy doing somethin about this rite now. Its not that much crooked... im speakin of my silver/white one. Sorry for too much OT talk... Regards George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted June 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 What an unusual and wholly unique looking creature it is... Wow, last night I got a slew of questions/compliments about my Nautilus. In fact, it was the most comments/interactions I had ever had in respects to a wristwatch. This goes to show you how damn great this rep is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNickD Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 I was fortunate enough to purchase a RO a few months ago. Now that I have a GEN I am searching to round out my Genta collection with a few Reps. Ideally, I would like to purchase the MBK/MBW Nautilus Jumbo (blue dial) but am finding them difficult to source. Any collectors or members that can be of assistance? Thanks for the interesting analysis of this gorgeous timepiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 This thread and the photos in it, inspired me to purchase this watch. Without doubt it is certainly the finest rep I have ever worn. Fit and finish is extraordinary. The thinness of the watch and size @42mm make it really comfortable on the wrist. I especially like the dial I was able to source with the unconnected dot pattern between the hour markers. Although I agree that the blue/green dial is an awesome coloring on this piece, I am very happy with the black, and am happy I chose it. From everything I have read this model seems to be closer to the original 3700 Nautilus design, although the current model 5711 has the same dial and a seconds hand with the sapphire crystal back. The rep seems to be a bit of both models. Although my pics aren't in the class of Euno or Ubi, here are a few to check out. Thanks to my fellow members for the inspiration to purchase this beautiful watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Congrats Jeff !!!!.. Your collection is the envy of many I'm sure !!.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasTTaP Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 This thread and the photos in it, inspired me to purchase this watch. This thread and the photos in it, made me pull the triger today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 This thread and the photos in it, made me pull the triger today Congrats FasTTap! Will you go (or do you already have) for the AP RO, VC Overseas and Ingie ? Cheers Stephane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Nice stuff, fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasTTaP Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Congrats FasTTap! Will you go (or do you already have) for the AP RO, VC Overseas and Ingie ? Cheers Stephane I'm tempted, but I really got small wrist... I have to say that going for the full Gerald Genta collection is growing all over my wrist, but each time I see a RO or an Ingie on someone's wrist (I live in Paris, you can see those 'quite' often), I always end up saying "Great watch, but too big for me"... I wish they made the boy size ingie and a decent 38" APRO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 I wish they made the boy size ingie and a decent 38" APRO... FasTTaP- The RO Jumbo is 38.7mm in diameter- And that one wears more like a 40mm - 42mm watch (very similar to the Nautilus in feel and appearance). If you're concerned about size, the 36mm might be the better choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasTTaP Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 36" is what I had in mind... but is there something approaching MBW quality for these??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagull11 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 (edited) I'm tempted, but I really got small wrist... I have to say that going for the full Gerald Genta collection is growing all over my wrist, but each time I see a RO or an Ingie on someone's wrist (I live in Paris, you can see those 'quite' often), I always end up saying "Great watch, but too big for me"... I wish they made the boy size ingie and a decent 38" APRO... I used to worry about case sizes, as I have possibly one of the skinniest wrists on the Boards (6.25"). But now I wear the Ingy, a 44mm PAM and will soon add both a RO Jumbo and PP Nautilus Jumbo to my collection. They'll look big on my wrist for sure, but my feeling is - if you like it (and it feels comfortable), wear it proudly . I visited Marcus today in Bond Street, London, which must be one of the best watch shops in the world. The layout, the collections, the aroma of serious money - amazing. A very friendly sales guy there was commenting on how watches are getting bigger and bigger, and that the trend shows no sign of slowing; apparently AP are planning a limited edition watch that comes in at 48mm! He also pointed to some Franck Mullers that make PAMs look small, and said that they're the most popular model with women at the moment. So all power to big watches on small wrists - it's the future! Edited August 1, 2007 by seagull11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasTTaP Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Gosh... it took me quite some time to go from a 36mm rolex oyster to a 40mm case, I'm kinda conservative, I guess... But this size increasing is definitely not going to stop anytime soon, you're right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Congrats FasTTap! Will you go (or do you already have) for the AP RO, VC Overseas and Ingie ? Cheers Stephane The Nautilus is also drawing me in, must resist! I have the above mentioned already, but must confess I have never worn the steel Ingenieur. It has stayed in the box with the plastic on, hasn't even been tried on! I love the titanium AMG Ingenieur though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Don't fight the Nautilus. It's worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasTTaP Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 It's soooooo difficult to wait for mine (and to resist sending an email a day to TTK ), I guess it must be somewhere in his QC lab in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 A couple more pic's for anyone on the fence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted August 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Woa Bazz, those pics are hot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 A couple more pic's for anyone on the fence Pics don't help! A donation would Money is something I should not be parting with now Having said that, I have no idea how much this goes for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Woa Bazz, those pics are hot! Ta mate, it's one of the easier ones to take pics of Pics don't help! A donation would Money is something I should not be parting with now Having said that, I have no idea how much this goes for. Sorry Chronus I just bought a macbook and I am now in the the same situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertieng Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Don't fight the Nautilus. It's worth every penny. I am disappointed at the quality of the PP I got. The bezel is badly scratched, the 4 lug screws do not sit into the hole with with same distance, second hand badly scratched, no hacking on the movement (wonder if it really is a Swiss ETA?), and worst the watch doesn't always run after winding - seems somehow I have to swing it hard to get the wheel start spinning, and the craftmanship is quite rough if you compare it with for example the Chopard GT XL/HBB. No sure if I have bad luck, but at the price I paid for sure it is nowhere can be rated as "super rep". Perhaps I have to get the movement with oil service, but have no clue on how to remove the caseback!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawnmowerman Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 I think if its as bad as you say, you should have had it changed, I'm really pleased with mine, I bought the Nautilus, the AP RO jumbo and the HBB at the same time and their probably the best reps I've bought except for maybe the Steelfish Superocean , but certainly the price the dealers are charging for these you shouldnt have had the problems you mentioned, Which dealer?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted August 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Bertieng, you got a crappy piece. You need to have it replaced. Mine is perfect in everyway. Make sure that the item is not drop-shipped, make sure that it is hand inspected. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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