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Originally Posted by GB-man
I have no idea what you’re talking about as nautilus were readily available collecting dust in cases (blue 5711 aside) until around 2017 maybe.
The 5980 was the biggest shelf turd of them all right alongside the 5726 and even 5712 was in cases.
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This is 100% fact.
I can remember Nautilus references and Aquanauts alike just sitting. My AD couldn’t GIVE them away. Especially the Aquanauts. Patek customers wanted complications - and straps.
I don’t think that paradigm has shifted - I think it’s just the social media frenzy (as one reason) that has over-heightened visibility into these - up until recently more ‘reachable’ Patek references. And are driving people mad.
And the 5980-1a (blue) my first and still favorite Nautilus - was another that NO-ONE initially wanted. It was like the Nautilus step-child.
People just sway with the masses. Some of the people I’ve talked to in salons or boutiques lookin for Aquas or Nautilus references couldn’t even tell me why they wanted them.
Right now - my hunch is the Nautilus premium will stay - and the Aquanaut will become more accessible. Similar to why I think with Rolex - Subs and GMTs will become more accessible and Daytonas less accessible. Premiums are here to stay for certain references. With AP - I think we’ll see more 15500s and WAY less 202s
And dare I even say — if anyone wants to pay a premium and I’ll support it - it’s for the 15202.
Just my .02 [emoji1303]
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