Sujet : Patek Philippe Nautilus watches replica | |  Posté le 11-07-2024 à 05:43:51
| Patek Philippe Nautilus watches are dropping in price. Here are 5 watches you can buy right now.
Patek Philippe’s stainless steel Nautilus, an iconic luxury sports replica luxury watches with an integrated bracelet, is dropping in price. We’ve hand-picked five amazing watches you can buy right now.
We recently detailed how to buy a current model Rolex or Audemars Piguet Royal Oak for a relatively reasonable price, and here we do the same with the Patek Philippe Nautilus.
Deciding which Nautilus watch to buy isn’t always an easy task, as the Nautilus has been designed by the much-loved Gerald Genta since its introduction in 1976. However, we make no secret of our preference for those Nautilus models that are closely related to Genta’s original 1970s design. We were stunned by an unpolished Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700/1A (the first iteration) a few years ago in Coppenhagen, which solidified our opinion.
Having acknowledged our strong feelings about the Nautilus, we have curated five amazing high quality replica watches that will get you very close to what Genta and Patek Philippe originally offered – including a 5711. These watches won’t be cheap, but the prices are far better than they were before collectors retreated from the collecting world during the pandemic a year ago.
For years, the Nautilus 5711 has been a watch to buy. The Patek Philippe Nautilus watch has such a strong iconicity that the brand has gone to great lengths to downplay the watch, an attempt we have elsewhere called “avoiding the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak problem.” Patek Philippe recently advertised that there are “no stars” and that the family-owned company only offers “collectors’ pieces” rather than “hero watches.” All of this downplaying began when Patek Philippe discontinued the stainless steel Nautilus reference 5711, launched a Tiffany Blue version as a final offering, and then only offered it in precious metals.
We now bring you five amazing Patek Philippe Nautilus watches that you can buy right now. We’ll take you through some of the history of the Nautilus and show you what we think are the coolest watches on the market today.
Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700/11A
The Nautilus was introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 in steel, and first up this week is a beautiful full set from Wind Vintage. This offering, reference 3700/11A (the “A” stands for acier, the French word for steel), dates from the mid-’80s and has all the charm of the original model. The 40mm “Jumbo” case measures 42mm from side to side and features a crisp brushed bezel surrounding a not-quite-round dial, which is a nice touch. replica Ulysse Nardin Diver Atoll
Last week, Eric Wind told us that he’s “still bullish on the first series,” meaning he expects the original reference to continue to outpace subsequent references over time. That could explain the pricing here, which is, frankly, much lower than we would have guessed two years ago.
We love the original watch because it has no seconds hand, the horizontal texture creates a wide, serene landscape, and is presented in a deep blue with a soft sunray effect. This watch has shown signs of age in a unique way, and here we see a near-original dial, a rare treasure. This watch comes with a certificate of origin and a Patek Philippe oval case.
Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1A|
The original reference 3700 took a little time to get used to the 1970s audience, so Patek Philippe released a smaller reference 3800 measuring 37.5mm. The 3800 used a seconds hand on the dial, so this reference felt more approachable and helped the Nautilus line gain a foothold with a wider audience. The 3800 may not be as well-known today as its Jumbo sibling, but it played a big role in the Nautilus's ultimate success.
This watch from Keystone is in excellent condition and features a white date disc and black numerals, indicating a late production run (earlier models of the 3800 used a black date disc and white numerals). Another interesting detail on this dial is the lack of an accent on the second “E” of “GENEVA” and the overall thicker branding at 12 o’clock. We love the hidden details in these references and this luxury replica watches is worth a look. The beige tritium luminous effect is outstanding.
Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700J
In this collection, we have a special 3700J for the 3700, finished in yellow gold (jaune in French, hence the “J”) with a beautiful tropical dial. We’ve already discussed tropical dials, and this one has a relatively even aging of the dial center, which is ideal for some collectors who see entropy effects as natural art. Here, the patina pairs beautifully with the gold case and bracelet.
This 3700J comes with an extract from the Patek Philippe archives (guaranteed authenticity) and comes with most of the links, making it a more practical watch for those who like to wear an investment-grade watch. The lines of the case and bracelet are well preserved and show just the right amount of age to match the condition on the dial.
Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700 'Gübelin Dial'
The Nautilus reference 3700 has been in production for 14 years and has seen very few changes during that time. If you haven't noticed, the changes can be quite subtle. A not-so-subtle change is the so-called "double-signed" dial, which has the usual Patek Philippe brand logo printed on it as well as the retailer's logo. In this case, we have a signed "Gübelin," a European retailer that is a long-time partner of Patek Philippe. Not all retailers have this mark, and these examples are very attractive to collectors because they are so rare. replica bugatti watch
Dating from 1977, just one year after the watch was introduced, this reference 3700 has aged well on the dial. The brown discoloration on these dials can give them a pleasing appearance, and these dials are known as “tropical” dials. This dial has some brown spots around the hour markers, but much of the original blue remains. This reference 3700 is listed by the aptly named Tropical Watch and comes with an extract from the Patek Philippe archives to prove its authenticity.
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711
Finally, we couldn’t have a Nautilus listing without the reference that brought the Nautilus back into the modern spotlight: the 5711. These four numbers have become a household name today, as this watch symbolizes the meteoric rise in secondary market prices in 2020. The 5711 was introduced in 2006 to celebrate the Nautilus’ 30th anniversary. It represents a modernization of the collection, with subtle changes throughout (including the addition of a seconds hand) while maintaining clear threads with the original.
This model is from 2007 and is in very good condition. The faded blue dial and slightly wider horizontal bar texture look like new, while the case and bracelet show little signs of wear. It's an all-around exceptional wrist experience that should provide buyers with many generations of enjoyment. high quality watches replica |
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