jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)
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Enjoying my Nautilus and Piaget Polo S this weekend
Enjoying the start of my weekend with PP Nautilus 5712 and Piaget Polo S Green limited edition. Some say the Polo S is a copy of the Nautilus when it was launched back in 2016. Yes on a macro level they have the same 70s Genta design cues. But the Polo case shape looks much more like the Piaget's Emperador's cushion case shape.
As the owner of both, definitely the Nautilus wears more comfy (that silky bracelet is unbeatable for comfort) and is the better finished watch movement-wise (although I'm comparing my Geneva seal mark one 5712 with the micro rotor 240 calibre instead of the 5711 with calibre 324 and a full rotor). The Polo S has a much more vibrant dial especially in this emerald green which pairs nicely with this green strap. A nice summer and fun watch, which works well in the evenings too as the Polo has that sporty chic feel.
With the Nautilus (all references) so unattainable and expensive in the secondary market now, I am skeptical of their current value even if they are nice watches. The Piaget is nowhere near as iconic and coveted but at a price point that's good value for what I get. The dial, which I look at most of the time, plays with light very well and is nicely finished. Especially in this irresistible emerald green. The regular Polo S blue is also very nice along with the blue Polo Skeleton.
Maybe Piaget can grow this collection to be as successful as the Bulgari Octo some day.
I hope more collectors have a look at Piaget. I have done so from this year and I never looked back š
Cheers
Robin
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Enjoying my Nautilus and Piaget Polo S this weekend
Enjoying the start of my weekend with PP Nautilus 5712 and Piaget Polo S Green limited edition. Some say the Polo S is a copy of the Nautilus when it was launched back in 2016. Yes on a macro level they have the same 70s Genta design cues. But the Polo ca...
Not a copy
I think it was never an intention Piaget would copy another watch. Copy own models, while production is reproducing. The Polo S have better shapes, i guess it is taste related to me. I dislike the ugly ear at left, and the Patek do not make an impression ...
I find the Piaget
a very nice watch in a fairer price range, and also like the slightly bigger case. I wish in the future there will be offered an iteration without this white date window. Personally I am no fan of white date windows on dials in another color. Best Thomas
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I don't understand why many designers donāt give it serious thought. Best Thomas
I think because they listen to marketing with consumer research blah blah
They should listen to use more :P
Problem with the dateā¦
ā¦itās too high up. If it were positioned lower down, to replace the 6 oāclock index, it might be much more harmonious. I just donāt understand why watch companies canāt do custom wider date rings for watches so that they line up where they should on the d...
I just find it ... loveless.
Maybe for cost reasons? And because we still buy the watches? A purchase embargo should be started (petition!). So that some watch manufacturers might rethink. Best Thomas
Lol after so many years
I see you still have the same peeve haha. I have moved on else I could never most of the watches I bought since we last met :p
Yepā¦guess the tiger can't change its stripes!
Itās good for me. Gives me a reason NOT to buy things! So for example that Piaget. Itās lovely! But I can nitpick and say ānope! Not for meā. Which helps to keep me out of debtorās prisonā¦ Best E. PS it has been far too longā¦someday weāll get this HK-SG b...
You are a wise man E
And yes, hope we can travel again soon Take care and hope to see you again
Join us over at Wristscan this weekend...
Your watches would be perfect for our theme. Link: www.watchprosite.com
Since green seems to resonate with your tastes, Robin, is . . .
. . . this particular GS on your list? [watch and photo credit: VinnieD, 2020] 2019 SBGW255, limited production for a Singapore retailer. I was so taken myself that I tried to find one, without success. You might be better positioned, assuming you're stil...
This green GS is amazing
I haven't seen it before thanks for sharing Art. Will let you know if I see one
Great pair of watches Robin !
The Polo (dial and shape) is interesting ! Enjoy both often !