Here is looking at you kid ... another BullsEye by Patek!

Posted by Milan
November 22, 2007 - 12:54AM cet
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After I had a chance previously to closely examine and enjoy the lovely 5960p it was about time for some playtime with its Nautilus brethren - 5980/1A .



IMO aesthetically I do prefer the annual calendar case shape and that lovely charcoal dial tone yet I find a better harmonization of balanced design with the single subdial Chrono in the Nautilus case.



Another difference I also noticed is how they inverted the color combo on the outer ring of the subdial and the center of the dial is now color matching the rest of the dial all IMHO contributing to the better aesthetics.



The movement is the same column wheel principle chrono in the same level of finishing as its larger sibling.



Same goes for a well fitted and sturdy constructed bracelet that fits almost like a luxurious piece of jewelry.



The Chrono rectangular yet oval shaped pushers are well placed under a 45% angle in both upper/lower right hand corner separated by a protruding crown. The execution is fine and the pushers have a firm yet solid feel once pressed.



The overall height and weight of the piece is slightly larger then a comparable 5712 Nautilus cousin very much akin to difference between Rolex Sub and Sea dweller.



I rather like the way the hands are all in the same style especially the way H/M hands are matching the hour indices.



The one thing I don’t care about is the date and its 3 o’clock positioning yet I certainly understand the need for it in this sporty piece.



Once one gets over the “atypical” Chrono time display it really does make more sense then an ordinary but cluttered 3 or classic 2 subdial chronometry representation. In fact after a week on ones wrist one might conclude it is actually an optimal way to represent & measure the passage of time.



Overall I found 5980 to be a very pleasurable watch for daily wear which certainly is evident by the enormous global demand making it a bonified hard to obtain piece.



Personally I have never been a fan of Nautilus or other related Genta’s designed creations yet find this model to be unexplainably rocking to its own tune.

So, Milan Bro, you got the Patek Virus???

Posted by amanico
November 23, 2007 - 08:50PM cet
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Nice pics and wonderful review, Bro!

Well done.

Will you go on it, if you have the opportunity?

See you soon, CHABALOVIC!

wOw a Patek 5980 - That is a terrific report, thanks for this preview >

Posted by YvesOdier
November 24, 2007 - 12:45AM cet
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We saw it many time, many have spoken about it, but your report here is pretty well gathered.  Thanks!  I like that piece, for me it is THE best of all Nautilus, and it easily replaces a Rolex Daytona.


YvesOdier ^T_TT

Our own Milan has grown up into Patek's!

Posted by Guille
November 24, 2007 - 04:53PM cet
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great report Bro.

Yeap, he came a long way >

Posted by YvesOdier
November 26, 2007 - 11:23AM cet
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Do you remember when we had to tell him how to wind  watch...lol

Hey Guillermo, so good to ear from you.


YvesOdier ^T_TT

I can only agree with you bottom line

Posted by Asi
November 25, 2007 - 10:37AM cet
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Basically, it's not a good looking watch at all. The 'Seiko 5' rectangular case is no more than a retro-type fade which had never been my favorite even in the 70's. More hype than reality with this one, I would choose the 5960P over this one, any day.

 

JMHO

Cheers,

 ~Asi~

Asi, would you buy an annual calendar? >

Posted by YvesOdier
November 26, 2007 - 11:29AM cet
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I agree in your shape choice, but I just cannot pull the trigger (be interested) on a unfinished complication, specially from Patek.  But the 5960 has those killing forms, I agree. Arrgh if it only had the chrono..  a little too small tough.  Forgetting about the hype and the speculation, imo the 5980 is easily worth any daytonas, just the perfect sport watch.


YvesOdier ^T_TT

What's the world coming to???? nt

Posted by W
November 25, 2007 - 08:30PM cet
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