Storyu/Pete Nelson·10mo 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/Olivia White·10mo ago

I was worried about being called out too. Never happened. These are that good.

u/Grace Liu·10mo ago

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

u/Kevin O'Brien·10mo ago

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

u/Alex Rivera·10mo ago

College student here too. This is exactly what I needed to read. Saving up now.

u/Greg Martinez·10mo ago

How is the lume holding up after a few months? That is usually the first thing to degrade on replicas.

u/Dan Wilson·10mo ago

Salt water is the ultimate test. Mine has held up perfectly too.

u/Chris Parker·10mo ago

Great write-up. I have the same model and everything you said about the finishing is spot on.

u/Dave Thompson·10mo ago

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

u/Will Anderson·10mo ago

I usually only buy vintage, but you make a compelling case. The value equation is hard to argue with.

u/Alex Rivera·10mo ago

Love seeing more women in the hobby. The 36mm is perfect on smaller wrists.

u/Tommy Chen·10mo ago

The chrono pushers on mine are buttery smooth. People are always surprised when I tell them.

u/Richard Moore·10mo ago

How is the lume holding up after a few months? That is usually the first thing to degrade on replicas.

u/Tommy Chen·10mo ago

Fellow pilot here. The GMT function is genuinely useful at 35,000 feet. Great choice.

u/Dana Lee·10mo ago

Reading this while saving up for my first one. Posts like this keep me motivated.