Patek Philippe

For those who, like me, are more attracted to dress watches than to sports watches, the Patek Philippe ref. 3800/1A-001 (or 3800/1A-XII ) & 3710/1A-001 might be the best iterations of the Nautilus . At least, personally, they're the ones I feel the most a...  

The “comet” power reserve is a cool 😎 looking function ! For me, the Roman numerals make the dial busy 😅

And I know that to many Nautilus lovers, these are mostly 'ugly ducklings'. But it doesn't stop me from liking them! Have a great Sunday. Cheers, Emmanuel

you like it ! It is a “beautiful swan” to you 👍 The last photo of the one in yellow gold with 3 Roman numerals has a dial that is quite clean and attractive IMO 😃

I'm personally not fond of the 3800 with 3 numerals dial because I miss the leaf hands and... the other numerals. One I like a lot is the yellow gold 3800/1J (it's the blingy side of me 😇).

I never thought I would ever buy one But I did and I find the dial , Roman numerals and the comet feature quite charming I also had the ref 3800 but it was a bit small and I traded up into the 3710 I think this watch has to be seen in the flesh to appreci...  

As you've understood, I like this unconventional model. The blue dial 3700 (or 5711, but I tend to prefer the monobloc case) are attractive, of course. But they don't make me dream (personal taste, of course). Cheers, Emmanuel

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Thanks for sharing, Patekova. Best, Emmanuel

A sort of 'balance of opposites' if you will. Would I choose one of these references myself - no, but I can see why you or someone else would still find them to be a compelling proposition. Ultimately, I don't think that there is a sports watch out there ... 

and I certainly understand why these models are very scarcely loved. The thing is, I'm not really in love with the Nautilus anyway, because I'm not really into sports watches. Reason why I felt attracted to the grey dial Alpine Eagle: steel integrated bra...  

In this instance, the 'divide' between the modern and the classical isn't as 'glaring' if you will. Without meaning to invoke heresy, the case & bracelet design elements here are, to my eyes, a tasteful 'bridge' between the Nautilus and the Ingenieur! And... 

I like your way of seeing the Alpine Eagle, but if I had to choose between it and the comet Nautilus or the Roman 3800 (money being no object), I'd have a hard time choosing... Have a great week! Best, Emmanuel

IMHO. This reference doesn’t disappoint. I also love the juxtaposition of Roman numerals (classic design) with a sports model.

but I think we aren't many to feel that way. Thanks for your reaction! Best, Emmanuel

you are right.！ Also, knowing that a few 5710 owners love this model is very helpful and inspiring for me.

They are historically significant and I personally like them from an aesthetic standpoint. But they are definitely very different from the iconic blue ribbed dial variant of the Nautilus. Best regards, Emmanuel

Have a nice day.

the watch dealer had it in a safe and I didn't stay long enough for him to go and search it. I hope I will be able to see it another time. Best, Emmanuel