blade007 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Anyone know of any Patek Super reps? Most reviews I have come across on this site are saying that there are very few. Anyone able to recommend me one please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenacious_b Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I am not sure, but I think the MBK/MBW PP Nautilus is considered to be at or above "super rep" quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Currently, the MBK Nautilus: And MBK Aquanaut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc savage Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Currently, the MBK Nautilus: And MBK Aquanaut So, none of the attractive PPs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 So, none of the attractive PPs? better be careful doc, the aquanaut will grow on you..... deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc savage Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 better be careful doc, the aquanaut will grow on you..... Maybe, but there are remedies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 I bought the Nautilus but did I not get the Aquanaut as I already had a Festina Manhattan. http://www.gemday.com/pic2/festina_bigcity_feature2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade007 Posted April 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Nautilus and Aquanaut are great watches but sadly at my age I would not be able to pull them off, secondly my work doesnt require me to wear a suit/shirt attire. Its more of a casual affair, so I was looking for something a little less formal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkdk Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Nautilus and Aquanaut are great watches but sadly at my age I would not be able to pull them off, secondly my work doesnt require me to wear a suit/shirt attire. Its more of a casual affair, so I was looking for something a little less formal. Id say these two watches are definetly the most casual/sporty of the patek line. Compared to all the other models these are the ones that work with jeans and a t-shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Pictures don't do the MBK Nautilus justice; you really do have to see it in the flesh to appreciate its' beauty. The quality easily tops other reps and EVEN super-reps, for that matter. It is beautifully constructed and finished; uses a proper gasket to ensure water-resistance. The crystal sits (near) perfectly on the face; there are no cooked lines, and though at some angles it may appear that it sits flush with the "bezel", it sits slightly higher. Where the watch truly stands out is in the sunlight. It's a treat for the aqua-faced owners and pronounces the ridges of the dial. The brilliant brush finish is accentuated by the lack of reflecting sunlight except only on the polished surface(s). It is very understated and in unknown to most others. Does it go with suit or sport? Anything! IMO, aside from the dial font (which, BTW, looks more like the older 3700), you are missing out on what a super rep should be. And it is DEFINITELY worth every penny of what the current price is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 The Nautilus and Aquanaut both have their flaws, but right now they are some of the best REPS (not just PP reps) available in terms of quality and fit and finish.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Just a word of caution on the MBW Nautilus, I just sent mine to The Zigmeister for servicing and the movement turned out to be a lashed up ETA/Asian movement that needed a lot of work to get working properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vric Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 is it me or the "Super rep" words are starting to be as useful as "A+++ Rep" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 There is a current thread concerning The Zigmeister's feelings on the current generation of crappy eta's. I too have my PP Nautilus at The Zigmeisters. I am unhappy to hear that what for me is an iconic rep has crap for insides. One would normally hope for better from MBK quality reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasTTaP Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) Same thing here with my nautilus MBK... it has a 8h power reserve edit: still a terrific rep though, my daily beater, I love it. Edited April 17, 2008 by FasTTaP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Same thing here with my nautilus MBK... it has a 8h power reserve edit: still a terrific rep though, my daily beater, I love it. FastTap... When I read this I was like "oh.. my God... we've been duped! bamboozled! screwed royal!" My Nautilus, you wouldn't believe it, also has an 8 hour power reserve... meaning that it must therefore use some garbage miscellaneous Asian movement. I am shocked. I just thought that I didn't wear mine enough (but red flags were going up now that I have a BCE ultimate, it is running constantly for about a week and my activity is pretty much at the couch potato level.) but this CONFIRMS the fact that something is TERRIBLY TERRIBLY WRONG WITH THE RECENTLY RELEASED MBK NAUTILUS WATCH. Are there any more people here who have the same problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emuozz Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Mine works perfectly, however I don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 (edited) Mine has almost 2 days of power reserve. It is amazing...the day I will service the watch I will buy a new eta movement. It is the best patek you can get. This is the gen version. The rep is a real clone! Edited April 19, 2008 by manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasTTaP Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 FastTap... When I read this I was like "oh.. my God... we've been duped! bamboozled! screwed royal!" My Nautilus, you wouldn't believe it, also has an 8 hour power reserve... meaning that it must therefore use some garbage miscellaneous Asian movement. I am shocked. I just thought that I didn't wear mine enough (but red flags were going up now that I have a BCE ultimate, it is running constantly for about a week and my activity is pretty much at the couch potato level.) but this CONFIRMS the fact that something is TERRIBLY TERRIBLY WRONG WITH THE RECENTLY RELEASED MBK NAUTILUS WATCH. Are there any more people here who have the same problem? I'm quite sure I've got a very crappy old ETA in it. Sooner or later, I'll send it to The Zigmeister to either swap it or have it restored. It's pretty anoying for a 500$ watch though, if I oversleep, I found a stopped watch when I wake up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 I'm quite sure I've got a very crappy old ETA in it. Sooner or later, I'll send it to The Zigmeister to either swap it or have it restored. It's pretty anoying for a 500$ watch though, if I oversleep, I found a stopped watch when I wake up... [censored] it all to hell its the last MBK i buy... mark my words..... christ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Mine seems just fine. I make sure I wind it to a full charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Guys how does the Aquanaut compare to the Nautilus, fit and finish-wise? God I hope they do a jumbo version soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Equal in fit and finish Arch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookycord Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Couple quick questions: 1. I noticed the MBK Nautilus has the 'grid' pattern and not dots. Is this innacurate to the gen or are there gen versions with the 'grid' pattern around the edge of the dial. 2. Where can I get a rubber strap for my Aquanaut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lololo33 Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 How does their deployant strap wear? Does it dig into your wrist like the rep pam deployants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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