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edyu · 31 October 2024, 10:50 AM

Not beating a dead horse but I think now people have cooler minds and some have actually gotten the Cubitus, we can see Cubitus from a more objective view.

https://monochrome-watches.com/revie...ison-nautilus/

I still stand on my original analysis that it would be much improved and have better reception when they come in a smaller case.

Gamut · 31 October 2024, 01:01 PM

I have seen all three models of the Cubitus in person, in three different ADs.
Among the three, I have tried on the platinum model, without the protective film wrapping, in a grey store.
I had strong hopes of liking it. I wanted to decide if I should place an order, especially because they are inaugurating models of a new line.
My conclusion was to wait for future iterations.

As many have said, they were nice, well-made watches.
What bothered me was, that contrary to the many criticisms that their designs are "lazy," I felt that they lacked the effortlessness that I see in most other Pateks.
I felt as though they were not initiated from an idea of a good watch which resulted in a square design, but from a strong need to come up with a new line with a square form, into which they had to try very hard to squeeze a good watch, i.e. the Nautilus.
All of this is very subjective, ofcourse.

ButtButt · 31 October 2024, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gamut

I have seen all three models of the Cubitus in person, in three different ADs.
Among the three, I have tried on the platinum model, without the protective film wrapping, in a grey store.
I had strong hopes of liking it. I wanted to decide if I should place an order, especially because they are inaugurating models of a new line.
My conclusion was to wait for future iterations.

As many have said, they were nice, well-made watches.
What bothered me was, that contrary to the many criticisms that their designs are "lazy," I felt that they lacked the effortlessness that I see in most other Pateks.
I felt as though they were not initiated from an idea of a good watch which resulted in a square design, but from a strong need to come up with a new line with a square form, into which they had to try very hard to squeeze a good watch, i.e. the Nautilus.
All of this is very subjective, ofcourse.

Same for me. Saw them all and tried them at the AD... definitely nicer than pictures and they're very Patek but just didn't do anything for me. They felt unnecessarily big and bulky.

RichardBartlett · 31 October 2024, 08:47 PM

I'm in Gran Canaria next month so I will see if they have any in . Greatly looking forward to seeing these. (hopefully before I get laughed out the shop!)

Side by side it makes the Nautilus look old fashioned, lumpy (or "carbuncle" as King Charles once used to describe ) and ill formed as I always have because tbf I never really took to the Nautilus and fail to see the hype)

The Cube has clean lines and has tidied up the look, but the only two things I would prefer was a sq caseback window the round one looks cheap and the wider Nautilus bracelet would balance it more

TBF I tend to go against the grain somewhat as I also love the Calatrava Pilot TT and the Calatrava weekly calendar so judge me on my poor taste!

boa2 · 1 November 2024, 02:30 AM

I tried on the SS model yesterday and my wife said, "You have to get that!"

It would be silly to start an argument with my wife.

Calatrava r · 1 November 2024, 06:34 AM

Nice review. The last photo really shows the tiny underwhelming movement in the large square case. A solid back would have been best on this one, if PP would not take the time to build a square movement to fit the case.

Ashj52 · 1 November 2024, 06:46 AM

I like them!

subtona · 1 November 2024, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boa2

I tried on the SS model yesterday and my wife said, "You have to get that!"

It would be silly to start an argument with my wife.

edyu · 1 November 2024, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardBartlett

I'm in Gran Canaria next month so I will see if they have any in . Greatly looking forward to seeing these. (hopefully before I get laughed out the shop!)

Side by side it makes the Nautilus look old fashioned, lumpy (or "carbuncle" as King Charles once used to describe ) and ill formed as I always have because tbf I never really took to the Nautilus and fail to see the hype)

The Cube has clean lines and has tidied up the look, but the only two things I would prefer was a sq caseback window the round one looks cheap and the wider Nautilus bracelet would balance it more

TBF I tend to go against the grain somewhat as I also love the Calatrava Pilot TT and the Calatrava weekly calendar so judge me on my poor taste!

Ha. I have the same tastes on your other watches. I have the pilot and love it even though it's too big for me but I dislike the smaller version because I feel the dual time knobs are too big for the smaller case.

For Cubitus I'll wait for smaller edition before I say yes/no.

enjoythemusic · 1 November 2024, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boa2

I tried on the SS model yesterday and my wife said, "You have to get that!"

It would be silly to start an argument with my wife.

Smart man, go get it.

Get her something too.

boa2 · 1 November 2024, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Smart man, go get it.

Get her something too.

I told my SA I need that watch!

My wife just got a Reverso and yesterday fell in love with a Cartier. Trouble brewing.

RichardBartlett · 1 November 2024, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boa2

I told my SA I need that watch!

My wife just got a Reverso and yesterday fell in love with a Cartier. Trouble brewing.

Bring it home Utah man!

brandrea · 1 November 2024, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boa2

I told my SA I need that watch!

My wife just got a Reverso and yesterday fell in love with a Cartier. Trouble brewing.

Congratulations in advance

boa2 · 2 November 2024, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardBartlett

Bring it home Utah man!

kaiserphoenix · 2 November 2024, 01:28 AM

I think if it was abit smaller, I would have gone for it.

enjoythemusic · 2 November 2024, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boa2

i told my sa i need that watch!

My wife just got a reverso and yesterday fell in love with a cartier. Trouble brewing.

This is the way.

well-played.jpg

Golfbone · 2 November 2024, 10:55 PM

This thing is just hideous. An abomination. The emperor has no clothes. When it was first leaked everyone thought it was a hoax, a parody or a joke of some sort. The reality has sunk in that it's real and it's a spectacular fail. The Cubitus is a brick that looks awful in pictures and even worse on the wrist. It takes everything graceful and interesting about the Nautilus, reminding one of a ships porthole, and deconstructs it into a square with NO nautical reference and no design interest. I can't believe how ugly and stupid it is. Embarrassing really that they could release this crap and think that they can ride their reputation right through the criticism.

Champagnepapi · 3 November 2024, 02:52 AM

https://youtu.be/2ABQAH8qE0A?si=qKq3FcpFLvWvzBcr

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vecca · 4 November 2024, 03:54 AM

I tried two different versions on yesterday. In my opinion, they are much better in person, on the wrist than they appear in photos.

Russell996 · 4 November 2024, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Golfbone

This thing is just hideous. An abomination. The emperor has no clothes. When it was first leaked everyone thought it was a hoax, a parody or a joke of some sort. The reality has sunk in that it's real and it's a spectacular fail. The Cubitus is a brick that looks awful in pictures and even worse on the wrist. It takes everything graceful and interesting about the Nautilus, reminding one of a ships porthole, and deconstructs it into a square with NO nautical reference and no design interest. I can't believe how ugly and stupid it is. Embarrassing really that they could release this crap and think that they can ride their reputation right through the criticism.

You know it’s not compulsory to buy a watch you don’t like

fsprow · 4 November 2024, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golfbone

This thing is just hideous. An abomination. The emperor has no clothes. When it was first leaked everyone thought it was a hoax, a parody or a joke of some sort. The reality has sunk in that it's real and it's a spectacular fail. The Cubitus is a brick that looks awful in pictures and even worse on the wrist. It takes everything graceful and interesting about the Nautilus, reminding one of a ships porthole, and deconstructs it into a square with NO nautical reference and no design interest. I can't believe how ugly and stupid it is. Embarrassing really that they could release this crap and think that they can ride their reputation right through the criticism.

Hope your day improves from this point.

imran16520 · 4 November 2024, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golfbone

This thing is just hideous. An abomination. The emperor has no clothes. When it was first leaked everyone thought it was a hoax, a parody or a joke of some sort. The reality has sunk in that it's real and it's a spectacular fail. The Cubitus is a brick that looks awful in pictures and even worse on the wrist. It takes everything graceful and interesting about the Nautilus, reminding one of a ships porthole, and deconstructs it into a square with NO nautical reference and no design interest. I can't believe how ugly and stupid it is. Embarrassing really that they could release this crap and think that they can ride their reputation right through the criticism.

Uros · 4 November 2024, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Champagnepapi

https://youtu.be/2ABQAH8qE0A?si=qKq3FcpFLvWvzBcr

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Omg Eric really wasnt keeping it quiet! Epic stuff.

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31 October 2024, 10:50 AM	#1
edyu 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: CA Posts: 731	Very objective view on Cubitus Not beating a dead horse but I think now people have cooler minds and some have actually gotten the Cubitus, we can see Cubitus from a more objective view. https://monochrome-watches.com/revie...ison-nautilus/ I still stand on my original analysis that it would be much improved and have better reception when they come in a smaller case.

1 November 2024, 02:30 AM	#5
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,866	I tried on the SS model yesterday and my wife said, "You have to get that!" It would be silly to start an argument with my wife. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

1 November 2024, 06:46 AM	#7
Ashj52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 402	I like them! __________________ Rolex Datejust / Rolex Day-Date Olive / Rolex OP36 Turquoise / AP Royal Oak Grey 15510ST/ Patek 5205-R Olive/ Patek 5167R / Patek 5212a

2 November 2024, 01:28 AM	#15
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,709	I think if it was abit smaller, I would have gone for it. __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, Patek 5968A-001, Patek 5167A-001 IG: tokyo_watch_guy

31 October 2024, 01:01 PM	#2
Gamut "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Japan Posts: 24	I have seen all three models of the Cubitus in person, in three different ADs. Among the three, I have tried on the platinum model, without the protective film wrapping, in a grey store. I had strong hopes of liking it. I wanted to decide if I should place an order, especially because they are inaugurating models of a new line. My conclusion was to wait for future iterations. As many have said, they were nice, well-made watches. What bothered me was, that contrary to the many criticisms that their designs are "lazy," I felt that they lacked the effortlessness that I see in most other Pateks. I felt as though they were not initiated from an idea of a good watch which resulted in a square design, but from a strong need to come up with a new line with a square form, into which they had to try very hard to squeeze a good watch, i.e. the Nautilus. All of this is very subjective, ofcourse.

31 October 2024, 08:47 PM	#4
RichardBartlett "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Tenerife Posts: 653	I'm in Gran Canaria next month so I will see if they have any in . Greatly looking forward to seeing these. (hopefully before I get laughed out the shop!) Side by side it makes the Nautilus look old fashioned, lumpy (or "carbuncle" as King Charles once used to describe ) and ill formed as I always have because tbf I never really took to the Nautilus and fail to see the hype) The Cube has clean lines and has tidied up the look, but the only two things I would prefer was a sq caseback window the round one looks cheap and the wider Nautilus bracelet would balance it more TBF I tend to go against the grain somewhat as I also love the Calatrava Pilot TT and the Calatrava weekly calendar so judge me on my poor taste!

1 November 2024, 06:34 AM	#6
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,267	Nice review. The last photo really shows the tiny underwhelming movement in the large square case. A solid back would have been best on this one, if PP would not take the time to build a square movement to fit the case.

2 November 2024, 10:55 PM	#17
Golfbone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 700	This thing is just hideous. An abomination. The emperor has no clothes. When it was first leaked everyone thought it was a hoax, a parody or a joke of some sort. The reality has sunk in that it's real and it's a spectacular fail. The Cubitus is a brick that looks awful in pictures and even worse on the wrist. It takes everything graceful and interesting about the Nautilus, reminding one of a ships porthole, and deconstructs it into a square with NO nautical reference and no design interest. I can't believe how ugly and stupid it is. Embarrassing really that they could release this crap and think that they can ride their reputation right through the criticism.

3 November 2024, 02:52 AM	#18
Champagnepapi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: UK Posts: 359	https://youtu.be/2ABQAH8qE0A?si=qKq3FcpFLvWvzBcr Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 November 2024, 03:54 AM	#19
vecca "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 58	I tried two different versions on yesterday. In my opinion, they are much better in person, on the wrist than they appear in photos.

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