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Puffy · 8 October 2012, 04:25 AM

Hi guys

I've had this beast for a few weeks now and below you can see what i make of it....

some of the highlights for me...

Less is more
Light
Comfortable - this thing is unreal on the wrist, the many many 1/2 links make it hug the wrist
Good looking - see below for specifics
Under the radar - MOST important for me
Uncluttered - the dial is just as sweet as that of the 5167
Good lume
Resizing is easy - I got the version with bracelet screws as opposed to the pins which is a pain in the arse to work with

Look and feel in details....

When Patek designed the Nautilus both the aesthetic and the functional elements were given equal weight - nothing is left to chance here

Case, Dial, Hands, Lume, Bracelet and Polished Areas all work very well together and it's no wonder this in the world of horology is perceived as the Rolls Royce of sports watches - it truly is the masterpiece

the colours that make up the 5711 are white, black, blue and grey. They are all analogue and bind together extremely well.

Of all the watches I have owned and currently own, this is by far the best crafted of them all. I can't fault the 5711, not even the bracelet which I've always thought was a piece but resized properly it's a the dog's (see pics below for how i resized it)

A few snaps for everyone to look at...

hand in pocket shot. It goes with casual as well as office gear

the box it came in

sweet jesus look at this dial

looks great from all angles

very comfy bracelet

1.5 link to get a super fit

just stunning

so good looking you just have to stop in the street to snap it

next to its mate

T.S.Eliot · 8 October 2012, 04:31 AM

Congrats on one of the icons of horology

and thanks for the review

Wear it in good health

TSW · 8 October 2012, 04:38 AM

Big Congrats on that classic piece buddy

montres1 · 8 October 2012, 05:28 AM

congrats

PatekCollector · 8 October 2012, 05:29 AM

Cong's my friend!. I always LOVE the 5711. Its my next step :-)

Wear it in best of health!.

HL65 · 8 October 2012, 05:33 AM

Congrats Anders--beauty!! Wear it in good health....Cheers,

PanosI · 8 October 2012, 05:41 AM

Simply Awesome, Anders !!!! Big Congrats

tfduff723 · 8 October 2012, 05:43 AM

WOW - Puffy!!

Fanastic time-piece. The two of them together certainly represent the pinnacle of our crazy hobby.

Well done

BNA/LION · 8 October 2012, 05:44 AM

Nice! CONGRATZ!

bardm · 8 October 2012, 06:04 AM

Congratulations on a stunning watch

Very nice pictures too

What camera did you use?

FeelingTheBlues · 8 October 2012, 05:57 AM

Anders, my friend, this is a stunning timepiece! Many congratulations to you and wear it in great health, it fits you very well.

aboen · 8 October 2012, 06:05 AM

Very cool! Congrats

psv · 8 October 2012, 06:23 AM

Anders, you royally suck! Big time!!! ;-)

Seriously, I couldn't be happier for you. Those two references certainly puts most anything coming out of Rolex to shame.

sleddog · 8 October 2012, 06:49 AM

Love the dial on this....Congratulations Anders!

toph · 8 October 2012, 06:52 AM

An absolute beauty mate!

nauticajoe · 8 October 2012, 07:38 AM

A beauty!

Congrats!

herbie911 · 8 October 2012, 07:58 AM

Congratulations. The watch looks fantastic on your wrist! Its nice to have both the 5711 and 5167.

jim251 · 8 October 2012, 08:01 AM

Congrats, Sir Puff, on a real beauty, and for letting that bracelet do its magic and suck you in. Wear it well!

yessir69 · 8 October 2012, 08:23 AM

incontrol · 8 October 2012, 09:06 AM

Huge Congrats Puffy on a fantastic watch purchase! I love the Nautilus and agree the watch looks amazing from every angle! Enjoy it in good health!

caryyee · 8 October 2012, 09:10 AM

The way you took the photos is exquisite, it shows it off in it's best light, congrats!

kilyung · 8 October 2012, 09:15 AM

Very nice, Anders! It's a pretty good looking piece.

z32turbo · 8 October 2012, 09:20 AM

Looks amazing Anders. Congrats on a great Patek combo.

Sam Philip · 8 October 2012, 09:43 AM

Congrats!!

mineral · 8 October 2012, 09:51 AM

Congrats. One of my favourite pp. I also just received my 1.5 link and get it installed last weekend. Enjoy

johnbeth · 8 October 2012, 10:23 AM

Congrats !!!

Enjoy the beauty of the beast!

brkanand · 8 October 2012, 10:28 AM

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing

Monte Cristo · 8 October 2012, 10:31 AM

Well done Anders. The 5711 is a classic for sure. Hard to take a bad picture of it. Continue to enjoy!

Zed Homme · 8 October 2012, 11:00 AM

Beautiful, wear it in good health!

dddrees · 8 October 2012, 11:38 AM

Huge Congrats Anders, Well Done!!!

8 October 2012, 04:25 AM	#1
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	New arrival Hi guys I've had this beast for a few weeks now and below you can see what i make of it.... some of the highlights for me... Less is more Light Comfortable - this thing is unreal on the wrist, the many many 1/2 links make it hug the wrist Good looking - see below for specifics Under the radar - MOST important for me Uncluttered - the dial is just as sweet as that of the 5167 Good lume Resizing is easy - I got the version with bracelet screws as opposed to the pins which is a pain in the arse to work with Look and feel in details.... When Patek designed the Nautilus both the aesthetic and the functional elements were given equal weight - nothing is left to chance here Case, Dial, Hands, Lume, Bracelet and Polished Areas all work very well together and it's no wonder this in the world of horology is perceived as the Rolls Royce of sports watches - it truly is the masterpiece the colours that make up the 5711 are white, black, blue and grey. They are all analogue and bind together extremely well. Of all the watches I have owned and currently own, this is by far the best crafted of them all. I can't fault the 5711, not even the bracelet which I've always thought was a piece but resized properly it's a the dog's (see pics below for how i resized it) A few snaps for everyone to look at... hand in pocket shot. It goes with casual as well as office gear the box it came in sweet jesus look at this dial looks great from all angles very comfy bracelet 1.5 link to get a super fit just stunning so good looking you just have to stop in the street to snap it next to its mate __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

8 October 2012, 04:31 AM	#2
T.S.Eliot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: K Location: KSA Watch: aholic Posts: 1,499	Congrats on one of the icons of horology and thanks for the review Wear it in good health __________________ "Phlebas the Phoenician, a fortnight dead, / Forgot the cry of gulls, and the deep seas swell / And the profit and loss. / A current under sea / Picked his bones in whispers. / As he rose and fell / He passed the stages of his age and youth / Entering the whirlpool. / Gentile or Jew / O you who turn the wheel and look to windward, / Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you." Cheers, K

8 October 2012, 04:38 AM	#3
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Big Congrats on that classic piece buddy __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

8 October 2012, 05:29 AM	#5
PatekCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,328	Cong's my friend!. I always LOVE the 5711. Its my next step :-) Wear it in best of health!. __________________ Life is too short, to waste time hating anyone!. Instagram: @PatekCollector

8 October 2012, 05:33 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	Congrats Anders--beauty!! Wear it in good health....Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 October 2012, 05:28 AM	#4
montres1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Fake surname Location: matters Watch: me goin' bonkers Posts: 295	congrats

8 October 2012, 05:41 AM	#7
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Simply Awesome, Anders !!!! Big Congrats

8 October 2012, 05:43 AM	#8
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	WOW - Puffy!! Fanastic time-piece. The two of them together certainly represent the pinnacle of our crazy hobby. Well done

8 October 2012, 05:44 AM	#9
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,601	Nice! CONGRATZ! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

8 October 2012, 06:04 AM	#10
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	Congratulations on a stunning watch Very nice pictures too What camera did you use? __________________ Bård

8 October 2012, 05:57 AM	#11
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Anders, my friend, this is a stunning timepiece! Many congratulations to you and wear it in great health, it fits you very well. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

8 October 2012, 06:05 AM	#12
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	Very cool! Congrats

8 October 2012, 06:23 AM	#13
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Anders, you royally suck! Big time!!! ;-) Seriously, I couldn't be happier for you. Those two references certainly puts most anything coming out of Rolex to shame.

8 October 2012, 06:49 AM	#14
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Love the dial on this....Congratulations Anders! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

8 October 2012, 06:52 AM	#15
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	An absolute beauty mate! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

8 October 2012, 07:38 AM	#16
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	A beauty! Congrats!

8 October 2012, 07:58 AM	#17
herbie911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: united kingdom Posts: 445	Congratulations. The watch looks fantastic on your wrist! Its nice to have both the 5711 and 5167.

8 October 2012, 08:01 AM	#18
jim251 Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: VA Posts: 591	Congrats, Sir Puff, on a real beauty, and for letting that bracelet do its magic and suck you in. Wear it well!

8 October 2012, 08:23 AM	#19
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,285

8 October 2012, 09:06 AM	#20
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Huge Congrats Puffy on a fantastic watch purchase! I love the Nautilus and agree the watch looks amazing from every angle! Enjoy it in good health! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

8 October 2012, 09:10 AM	#21
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	The way you took the photos is exquisite, it shows it off in it's best light, congrats!

8 October 2012, 09:15 AM	#22
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Very nice, Anders! It's a pretty good looking piece.

8 October 2012, 09:20 AM	#23
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Looks amazing Anders. Congrats on a great Patek combo. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

8 October 2012, 09:43 AM	#24
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Congrats!!

8 October 2012, 09:51 AM	#25
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Congrats. One of my favourite pp. I also just received my 1.5 link and get it installed last weekend. Enjoy __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

8 October 2012, 10:23 AM	#26
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Congrats !!! Enjoy the beauty of the beast!

8 October 2012, 10:28 AM	#27
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Great pictures. Thanks for sharing

8 October 2012, 10:31 AM	#28
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Well done Anders. The 5711 is a classic for sure. Hard to take a bad picture of it. Continue to enjoy! __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

8 October 2012, 11:00 AM	#29
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Beautiful, wear it in good health!

8 October 2012, 11:38 AM	#30
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Huge Congrats Anders, Well Done!!! __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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