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Reviewu/Oscar Johnson·2mo ago

Nautilus - the blue dial is stunning

The Nautilus is notoriously hard to replicate because of the thin case and complex bracelet. This one gets it right. The blue dial is the star. It's deep, rich, and shifts from navy to almost purple in different light. The horizontal embossing is crisp. The applied indices are perfectly set. The bracelet drapes exactly like the genuine. The links are thin but solid. The clasp is firm and secure. The case is thin enough to slide under a cuff. The finishing on the bezel is mirror-like. This is the closest thing to a genuine Nautilus I've ever seen.

Nautilus - the blue dial is stunning
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I was worried about being called out too. Never happened. These are that good.

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

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u/Bob Harris·2mo ago

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

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I dive with mine every weekend. The bezel action is still crisp after 6 months of salt water.

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The key is the movement. Ask for a timegrapher reading before you buy.

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