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My first Patek and still in disbelief
Never thought I'd have ever got a Patek growing up when looking at the ads on magazines. This was especially true for the Nautilus. I told myself "That's for old people. What's good about it ???" Well, fast forward many years later.......Lo and behold, I am eating my own words as I speak.
I had a chance to see a white 5711 about an year ago and thought it's ain't too shabby in person(still tried not to admit I actually liked it)... So, under cover, I began to look at some 5711 reviews and videos as well as reading all 5711 posts on this forum....Within no time, I knew I caught the Nautilus bug and there is no cure for it. It came down to how long before I can actually get it as I knew blue is the one for me. Of course, seeing the wonderful photos of 5711 on this site just kills me while waiting, especially those posted by Watchholic_id.
With some great miracle and thanks to my AD, the watch came exactly 4 weeks after I put down my deposit. I was speechless when I picked up the watch and am still completely mesmerized by the various blue/grey shades of the watch under different lighting. The watch is light for a bracelet watch and is extremely comfortable to wear.
I feel very lucky to own this watch as my first Patek. I also learned that I am one of the "old people" now and not to judge too quickly....Never say never!!
Wish I have good photography skills like Watchholic_id, but this is the best I can do to share my joy.. 
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My first Patek and still in disbelief
Never thought I'd have ever got a Patek growing up when looking at the ads on magazines. This was especially true for the Nautilus. I told myself "That's for old people. What's good about it ???" Well, fast forward many years later.......Lo and behold, I ...
The 5711 is truly an iconic watch!
Congratulations and wear yours in the best of health.
Congrats!
Hi, me too will to buy this Patek for first PP, with white dial. Enjoy it! Best Regards, EJR.
Very nice reading
First, congratulations for your beautiful 5711! It was very iteresting reading how you evolved. I'm sure many here followed the same path and so did I When I started in watches, I heard quite often about this watch and the Nautilus line in general. I didn...
Can't agree more.
Glad to know I am not the only one. Thanks for sharing your experiences too. Completely agree it's a completely different experience seeing this watch in the metal. Your summed it up perfectly!
This is remarkable.....
your AD is a First Class place. Four weeks for what takes two years to some PuristS, worth Noting. Big congratulations and hope to see more PP in your collection. Cheers Edward
Congrats. What a stunner! [nt]
I put a deposit down on a 5711 blue in mid-May with anticipated delivery towards the end of the year. I checked in with the AD a few weeks ago and we are still are target. I can't wait! My 5167A is holding me over in the meantime
Big congratulations!
Finally getting a watch you wanted for a long, long time is the most special "get"!
Congratulations. Now remember you don't own the watch merely holding on to it for the next generation.
Enjoy your beautiful 5711 in great health "old man" lol. Bill
Sometimes it takes a little bit longer to recognize the really cool things in life.
Enjoy this lovely watch and welcome to the "old people".
Huge congratulations!
Hope it brings you many years of joy! I can remember my first Patek, it remains very special to me. Now you have the bug, be aware this could be the start of a serious addiction 😀
Congratulations and welcome. You chose well very well for a first Patek.
Best wishes. Geross.
The 5711 with blue dial
was also my very first Patek - and I felt the same feelings! Huge congrats, wear it with the best of your health! Yours, Adam ...
A journey well worth taking. Congratulations on the beautiful reference. Wear it. Stare at it. Photo it. Enjoy every moment...including the inevitable nicks and scratches sure to come. They'll mark moments in time you won't forget...
Sadly I know from where each and every "mark of love" on mine come 🤕
You'll never going to go wrong with that timepiece
Congrats on your 5711 and wear it in good health!
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Well, marketing and all the big-name-heritage-generations-father-and-son-piano-sonata aside, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Not just buying a Patek , but going into haute horlogerie and other 'better' things of life in general should be understood ...
No secret here. You just get old.😁
Ok. Joking aside, 4 weeks is quick! Huge congratulations! Nautilus is a modern icon. Just remember: don't be naughty, be good.😉 Cheers, Luis🍺