Storyu/Betty Clark·1y ago

Nautilus for a black tie event - perfect

Wore my Nautilus super clone to a charity gala last weekend. It was the perfect choice. The thin case slid under my shirt cuff easily. The blue dial caught the light during dinner. Multiple people commented on it. One guy at my table, who I later found out collects Patek, asked to see it. He turned it over, checked the bracelet, looked at the dial. Said 'beautiful piece' and handed it back. I'm not saying this to brag. Just sharing that the quality is genuinely impressive. If you're worried about wearing one to a formal event, don't be.

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u/Betty Clark·1y ago

This is so sweet. I did the same for my husband last year and he still talks about it.

u/Sarah Miller·1y ago

The fluted bezel on the Datejust is what got me. It catches light like nothing else.

u/Sarah Miller·1y ago

Thanks for sharing. How long did shipping take to your area? I'm in the Midwest and wondering about timing.

u/Dana Lee·1y ago

Retired as well. The research process was half the fun. Enjoy the watch!

u/Sam Taylor·1y ago

The GMT hand jumping independently is the killer feature. I use it every time I fly.

u/Tommy Chen·1y ago

That dial color is perfect. Photos never do these justice.

u/Emma Davis·1y ago

The GMT hand jumping independently is the killer feature. I use it every time I fly.

u/Grace Liu·1y ago

This is so sweet. I did the same for my husband last year and he still talks about it.

u/Pete Nelson·1y ago

The bracelet on mine has zero stretch after a year. Quality is legit.

u/Ryan Cooper·1y ago

Fellow engineer here. I did the same spreadsheet analysis. TIME'MAX won on transparency every time.

u/Dan Wilson·1y ago

Fellow engineer here. I did the same spreadsheet analysis. TIME'MAX won on transparency every time.

u/Bob Harris·1y ago

My AD-loyalist friend still can't tell the difference. That's all you need to know.

u/Emma Davis·1y ago

This is exactly my experience. The QC video is what sold me too. No other seller does that.

u/Kevin O'Brien·1y ago

The fluted bezel on the Datejust is what got me. It catches light like nothing else.