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Don't Give Up So Fast on the Nautilus

Your experience with one 5711/1A may differ from that with another of the exact same watch.  I once tried on a 5712 SS, whose bracelet is the same as that of the 5711/1A but which strangely pinched my wrist; as I had said previously, I never experienced this problem with the 5711/1A.  Given that the bracelets are finished by hand, it is possible that the edges of the links on the one you tried were not sufficiently polished to result in a smooth contour.  As to your question as to when to wear the Nautilus vs. the Aquanaut, that, of course, is a matter of personal taste.  The Nautilus is an extremely versatile watch, properly worn with a suit or weekday casual dress.  I cannot say enough good things about its wearability, providing you don't look upon it as an extreme sports watch.  I usually wear my Aquanaut only on weekends but almost all week during the hot summer months due to the comfort of the tropical strap.  The wonderful thing about these two complementary watches is that one really only needs one more piece--a "dressier" model, such as a Calatrava or Annual/Perpetual Calendar--to cover all the bases (I wish I practiced what I preach!).  Without a watch as elegant yet versatile as any in the Nautilus line, there will be a real gap in your collection.  And, unfortunately, there are very few SS watches out there from which to choose that would satisfy this need.  Again, best of luck in your quest.