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MikeT · 14 November 2019, 05:07 PM

A couple of weeks ago spoke with AD and I showed interest in a Nautilus. At the time the SA said to for get about it because the wait time was crazy. Stopped by today and was offered a Chronograph 5980/1AR-001. looked amazing in 2-tone but not sure. I know i would be the one wearing it and have to be ok with it but would rather have an SS. Thoughts Please

AshAP · 14 November 2019, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeT

A couple of weeks ago spoke with AD and I showed interest in a Nautilus. At the time the SA said to for get about it because the wait time was crazy. Stopped by today and was offered a Chronograph 5980/1AR-001. looked amazing in 2-tone but not sure. I know i would be the one wearing it and have to be ok with it but would rather have an SS. Thoughts Please

In my opinion it’s not worth buying something unless it’s exactly what you want as it’ll always be second best.

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Erson · 14 November 2019, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeT

A couple of weeks ago spoke with AD and I showed interest in a Nautilus. At the time the SA said to for get about it because the wait time was crazy. Stopped by today and was offered a Chronograph 5980/1AR-001. looked amazing in 2-tone but not sure. I know i would be the one wearing it and have to be ok with it but would rather have an SS. Thoughts Please

I know its not your favorite, but just buy it. Because its rare. One day when you want to have another watch u can sell it.

locutus49 · 14 November 2019, 07:45 PM

I would buy it only if you love it, not as an investment.

Carlazzo · 14 November 2019, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I would buy it only if you love it, not as an investment.

I agree with you !

Russell996 · 14 November 2019, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

i would buy it only if you love it, not as an investment.

+1

Fat_ninja · 14 November 2019, 10:25 PM

Hey man. We actually love the TT 5980. It’s more casual than the 5980 1R and lighters. Also the blue dial is probably one of the brightest blues that is on the nautilus. We’ve been waiting for this one.

Ichiran · 17 November 2019, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Hey man. We actually love the TT 5980. It’s more casual than the 5980 1R and lighters. Also the blue dial is probably one of the brightest blues that is on the nautilus. We’ve been waiting for this one.

What ninja said.

Tony@KopiGau · 14 November 2019, 10:35 PM

U should go see it, the blue dial is so nice.

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pam66 · 14 November 2019, 11:23 PM

don't buy it if you don't like it. but first take another look at it. if you manage to free yourself from that 1980s rolex two-tone stigma you might find that the 5980AR is a fantastic watch:::)))

AK797 · 14 November 2019, 11:26 PM

Don't force it, I am in the converse position of being more interested in the TT SD43 than the SS, mainly because I have had alot of SS Rolexes already, but I'm not sure if I really like the TT for what it is or more for what it isn't.

Xerxes77 · 15 November 2019, 01:43 AM

It’s a very nice watch and also you don’t see too many in the wild.
The blue dial it’s very cool...
Just do it!

Xerxes77 · 15 November 2019, 01:45 AM

Love mine!!

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Token74 · 15 November 2019, 01:55 AM

It’s a good looking watch. I’m not generally a two tone fan having tried and failed with it previously. But I think I prefer the two tone 5980 to the SS.

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sechsgang · 15 November 2019, 02:08 AM

Id have bought it in a second, but its a watch thats on my list. Damn, what an opportunity!!!

MikeT · 15 November 2019, 02:55 AM

Thanks to all for the replies! will take another look at if they still have. No doubt it's a gorgeous watch and the more pictures i see online the more I like.

bruinmd · 18 November 2019, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeT

Thanks to all for the replies! will take another look at if they still have. No doubt it's a gorgeous watch and the more pictures i see online the more I like.

Definitely post pics.
You made the right decision IMHO.
I haven't seen the watch but have heard pics don't do it justice. It's an amazing piece by all accounts, and one I would have jumped on if offered.

Congrats

ts3 · 15 November 2019, 03:38 AM

Not sure which Nautilus you were after but apart from the two tone vs SS question you should make sure you like the heft of the 5980 and the pushers. Some people treasure the Nautilus for its elegant 8mm thin case (think 5711, 5712, and 5740) and don't want it obstructed by any pushers, others prefer the chunkier 11-13mm thick pieces (5726, 5980, 5990). No right or wrong, just make sure you get what you like...

MikeT · 15 November 2019, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ts3

Not sure which Nautilus you were after but apart from the two tone vs SS question you should make sure you like the heft of the 5980 and the pushers. Some people treasure the Nautilus for its elegant 8mm thin case (think 5711, 5712, and 5740) and don't want it obstructed by any pushers, others prefer the chunkier 11-13mm thick pieces (5726, 5980, 5990). No right or wrong, just make sure you get what you like...

Actually prefer the chunkier watch on my wrist IMG_3559.JPG

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Rs1234 · 16 November 2019, 01:56 AM

Hey what dealer is it been looking for that watch for a while

MikeT · 16 November 2019, 02:41 AM

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Hey what dealer is it been looking for that watch for a while

West coast! with all due respect let me ask them if they don't mind if i share their name. no longer available went in and tried it on and it was a done deal. this watch has A presence in person and the pictures do not do it justice. That Dial is beautiful w/ SS and rose gold. Was told that it would be ok to pass it up as they had at least between 16 to 18 people on a list that would be down in a heartbeat for it.

aproo · 16 November 2019, 10:11 AM

Congrats if you had purchased it.

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Originally Posted by MikeT

West coast! with all due respect let me ask them if they don't mind if i share their name. no longer available went in and tried it on and it was a done deal. this watch has A presence in person and the pictures do not do it justice. That Dial is beautiful w/ SS and rose gold. Was told that it would be ok to pass it up as they had at least between 16 to 18 people on a list that would be down in a heartbeat for it.

MikeT · 17 November 2019, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by aproo

Congrats if you had purchased it.

Thanks! will be picking up sometime in December.

Fat_ninja · 17 November 2019, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeT

Thanks! will be picking up sometime in December.

My wife is so jealous... she likes the 2 tone to match her different hardware on her bags and jewelry:)

wlchuccc · 18 November 2019, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeT

West coast! with all due respect let me ask them if they don't mind if i share their name. no longer available went in and tried it on and it was a done deal. this watch has A presence in person and the pictures do not do it justice. That Dial is beautiful w/ SS and rose gold. Was told that it would be ok to pass it up as they had at least between 16 to 18 people on a list that would be down in a heartbeat for it.

Congrats

pics please!
btw, how come you can jump up to the queue so quick? I am also after one myself

Passionata · 17 November 2019, 10:42 AM

I think TT is more attractive than SS,if you like it go for it

Rmoor · 18 November 2019, 12:04 PM

I remember Tiffany NYC had one of these in the case upside down about 4 years ago. I remember it as I thought it was funny how they could put a watch like that in the case upside down and not notice lol. Now they are nowhere to be found!

14 November 2019, 05:07 PM	#1
MikeT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Posts: 187	Nautilus chronograph 5980/1ar-001 A couple of weeks ago spoke with AD and I showed interest in a Nautilus. At the time the SA said to for get about it because the wait time was crazy. Stopped by today and was offered a Chronograph 5980/1AR-001. looked amazing in 2-tone but not sure. I know i would be the one wearing it and have to be ok with it but would rather have an SS. Thoughts Please

15 November 2019, 01:55 AM	#14
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	It’s a good looking watch. I’m not generally a two tone fan having tried and failed with it previously. But I think I prefer the two tone 5980 to the SS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

17 November 2019, 10:42 AM	#26
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	I think TT is more attractive than SS,if you like it go for it __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

14 November 2019, 07:45 PM	#4
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I would buy it only if you love it, not as an investment.

14 November 2019, 10:25 PM	#7
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Hey man. We actually love the TT 5980. It’s more casual than the 5980 1R and lighters. Also the blue dial is probably one of the brightest blues that is on the nautilus. We’ve been waiting for this one.

14 November 2019, 10:35 PM	#9
Tony@KopiGau "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Tony Location: SF HK Posts: 70	U should go see it, the blue dial is so nice. Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk

14 November 2019, 11:23 PM	#10
pam66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: cambridge Posts: 2,340	don't buy it if you don't like it. but first take another look at it. if you manage to free yourself from that 1980s rolex two-tone stigma you might find that the 5980AR is a fantastic watch:::)))

14 November 2019, 11:26 PM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Don't force it, I am in the converse position of being more interested in the TT SD43 than the SS, mainly because I have had alot of SS Rolexes already, but I'm not sure if I really like the TT for what it is or more for what it isn't.

15 November 2019, 01:43 AM	#12
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	It’s a very nice watch and also you don’t see too many in the wild. The blue dial it’s very cool... Just do it!

15 November 2019, 01:45 AM	#13
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Love mine!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 November 2019, 02:08 AM	#15
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	Id have bought it in a second, but its a watch thats on my list. Damn, what an opportunity!!!

15 November 2019, 02:55 AM	#16
MikeT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Posts: 187	Thanks to all for the replies! will take another look at if they still have. No doubt it's a gorgeous watch and the more pictures i see online the more I like.

15 November 2019, 03:38 AM	#18
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,505	Not sure which Nautilus you were after but apart from the two tone vs SS question you should make sure you like the heft of the 5980 and the pushers. Some people treasure the Nautilus for its elegant 8mm thin case (think 5711, 5712, and 5740) and don't want it obstructed by any pushers, others prefer the chunkier 11-13mm thick pieces (5726, 5980, 5990). No right or wrong, just make sure you get what you like...

16 November 2019, 01:56 AM	#20
Rs1234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1	Hey what dealer is it been looking for that watch for a while

18 November 2019, 12:04 PM	#27
Rmoor "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: North East Posts: 250	I remember Tiffany NYC had one of these in the case upside down about 4 years ago. I remember it as I thought it was funny how they could put a watch like that in the case upside down and not notice lol. Now they are nowhere to be found!

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