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Token74 · 31 December 2019, 11:41 PM

Just randomly had lunch with a friend of a friend, really nice guy. First thing I noticed was his watch, and what a watch!

Within seconds, it was in my hands, and I had instant watch envy!! A 1974 Nautilus, wow! What didn’t help, is that 1974 is my birth year!!

But here’s the lesson, it had clearly been worn as a watch should be worn. And it was all the more cool as a result! So for anyone worries about scratches and a bit of rounding of the edges, chill out!! In 40 years time you’re going to meet people with brand new, and better watches, that will be full of envy when they see your well worn timepiece!

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Vipes · 1 January 2020, 12:05 AM

Cool story. Just adds more fuel to the fire (for your 5711).

Ichiran · 1 January 2020, 12:05 AM

Ahem, the first Nautilus, the 3700, was released in 1976.

Token74 · 1 January 2020, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Vipes

Cool story. Just adds more fuel to the fire (for your 5711).

Ha ha, yep! And may hopefully be the person that helps me get it!! The good lord works in mysterious ways!!

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Token74 · 1 January 2020, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

Ahem, the first Nautilus, the 3700, was released in 1976.

Depends who you knew and what their involvement in Patek history was

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Bearxj86 · 1 January 2020, 01:08 AM

The 3700 in all variants is stunning. I still miss this one.

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Fat_ninja · 1 January 2020, 02:04 AM

I hope I’ll be alive in 40 years but I’m not going to hold my breath

Token74 · 1 January 2020, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bearxj86

The 3700 in all variants is stunning. I still miss this one.

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Great pair!

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Josh1000 · 1 January 2020, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I hope I’ll be alive in 40 years but I’m not going to hold my breath

That would definately help in achieving that goal

locutus49 · 1 January 2020, 03:51 AM

One positive about dying is I'll finally get a good night's sleep.

Bearxj86 · 1 January 2020, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

One positive about dying is I'll finally get a good night's sleep.

Nyquill?

Keldw · 1 January 2020, 04:40 AM

My friends 3700 that he purchased in October 1977 on the right. For years he didn’t eve know like to wear a watch, so he would carry it in his jacket pocket with keys, coins etc.

And it is 100% cooler than mine on the left.

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Mr Naultilus · 1 January 2020, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Keldw

My friends 3700 that he purchased in October 1977 on the right. For years he didn’t eve know like to wear a watch, so he would carry it in his jacket pocket with keys, coins etc.

And it is 100% cooler than mine on the left.

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Absolutely love the scratches means its being enjoyed, so many people on here have safe queens , they chase there grail, and then to frightened to enjoy them, because of bloody secondary prices

Keldw · 1 January 2020, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Naultilus

Absolutely love the scratches means its being enjoyed, so many people on here have safe queens , they chase there grail, and then to frightened to enjoy them, because of bloody secondary prices

I have to admit, mine doesn’t look as clean anymore. But I wore it whatever I did - everyday - for close to 2 years now

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simpleman · 1 January 2020, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Token74

Depends who you knew and what their involvement in Patek history was

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It took him five minutes to design this piece of steel. No way they spent 2 years indroducing it.

enjoythemusic · 1 January 2020, 05:03 AM

Niiice! Yes, the pre-2000 Pateks, and his 1974 for example, is a great era for Pateks. If i was ever to bother with Pateks again, it would be vintage for sure plus have a talented non-Patek watchmaker service it.

Keldw · 1 January 2020, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Niiice! Yes, the pre-2000 Pateks, and his 1974 for example, is a great era for Pateks. If i was ever to bother with Pateks again, it would be vintage for sure plus have a talented non-Patek watchmaker service it.

A PP service on a vintage 3700 is not too bad price wise actually

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FHFinster · 1 January 2020, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I hope I’ll be alive in 40 years but I’m not going to hold my breath

Holding your breath might make that a self fulfilling prophecy

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Token74 · 1 January 2020, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by simpleman

It took him five minutes to design this piece of steel. No way they spent 2 years indroducing it.

I thought that was the Royal Oak? Either way, it was a gift from someone very influential in Pateks history. Really nice guy, and the watch is the coolest I’ve ever seen!

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Mr Naultilus · 1 January 2020, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Token74

I thought that was the Royal Oak? Either way, it was a gift from someone very influential in Pateks history. Really nice guy, and the watch is the coolest I’ve ever seen!

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I've got to ask did you manage to snag a pic?

simpleman · 1 January 2020, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Token74

I thought that was the Royal Oak? Either way, it was a gift from someone very influential in Pateks history. Really nice guy, and the watch is the coolest I’ve ever seen!

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No, the Royal Oak took him 24 hours.

JR16 · 1 January 2020, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I hope I’ll be alive in 40 years but I’m not going to hold my breath

You never know. They say PP rose gold has mystical magnetic qualities that have even caused Tiffany stamps to become misaligned

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Mr Naultilus · 1 January 2020, 07:05 AM

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You ever know. They say PP rose gold has mystical magnetic qualities that have even caused Tiffany stamps to become misaligned

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Savage ouch

Humble michael · 1 January 2020, 12:24 PM

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You never know. They say PP rose gold has mystical magnetic qualities that have even caused Tiffany stamps to become misaligned

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Ha! Good one !

Token74 · 1 January 2020, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Naultilus

I've got to ask did you manage to snag a pic?

I didn’t, but meeting up with him again in a couple of weeks, so will get one then assuming he’s ok with it

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Ichiran · 2 January 2020, 02:32 PM

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Depends who you knew and what their involvement in Patek history was

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Let me then remind our friends here whose 5711/1p have been stamped wrongly. It should be "1974-42-2016" instead of "1976-40-2016".

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easterbunny · 2 January 2020, 03:05 PM

im not scared of scratches, wear and tear... i'm more scared of trying to replace a watch if needed

Josh1000 · 2 January 2020, 03:33 PM

^^ I cant wait for the 1976-2026 embossing....I am none of the naysayers suddenly become converrs

Token74 · 2 January 2020, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh1000

^^ I cant wait for the 1976-2026 embossing....I am none of the naysayers suddenly become converrs

Maybe it was a prototype? Given his very specific link into Patek, it’s possible. Will find out and revert back.

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GB-man · 2 January 2020, 05:58 PM

Interesting story. I have to admit it seems far more likely he misquoted the year by mistake but you never know.

31 December 2019, 11:41 PM	#1
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Amazing Lesson Just randomly had lunch with a friend of a friend, really nice guy. First thing I noticed was his watch, and what a watch! Within seconds, it was in my hands, and I had instant watch envy!! A 1974 Nautilus, wow! What didn’t help, is that 1974 is my birth year!! But here’s the lesson, it had clearly been worn as a watch should be worn. And it was all the more cool as a result! So for anyone worries about scratches and a bit of rounding of the edges, chill out!! In 40 years time you’re going to meet people with brand new, and better watches, that will be full of envy when they see your well worn timepiece! 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

1 January 2020, 04:40 AM	#12
Keldw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Keld W Location: Denmark Posts: 253	My friends 3700 that he purchased in October 1977 on the right. For years he didn’t eve know like to wear a watch, so he would carry it in his jacket pocket with keys, coins etc. And it is 100% cooler than mine on the left. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Best, KW https://www.instagram.com/rlx_dk/

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enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,020	Niiice! Yes, the pre-2000 Pateks, and his 1974 for example, is a great era for Pateks. If i was ever to bother with Pateks again, it would be vintage for sure plus have a talented non-Patek watchmaker service it. __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

2 January 2020, 05:58 PM	#30
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,326	Interesting story. I have to admit it seems far more likely he misquoted the year by mistake but you never know. __________________

1 January 2020, 12:05 AM	#2
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,908	Cool story. Just adds more fuel to the fire (for your 5711).

1 January 2020, 12:05 AM	#3
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,145	Ahem, the first Nautilus, the 3700, was released in 1976.

1 January 2020, 01:08 AM	#6
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,888	The 3700 in all variants is stunning. I still miss this one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 January 2020, 02:04 AM	#7
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I hope I’ll be alive in 40 years but I’m not going to hold my breath

1 January 2020, 03:51 AM	#10
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	One positive about dying is I'll finally get a good night's sleep.

2 January 2020, 03:05 PM	#27
easterbunny "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 384	im not scared of scratches, wear and tear... i'm more scared of trying to replace a watch if needed

2 January 2020, 03:33 PM	#28
Josh1000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 505	^^ I cant wait for the 1976-2026 embossing....I am none of the naysayers suddenly become converrs

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