The Patek Philippe Nautilus Chrono
The Nautilus is a watch which I will buy one day. Years ago I tried the Aquanaut, I liked it but it didn't take long before I got tired of it, so I sold it. The Nautilus on the other hand ... The 5711 is nice but nut for me, a bit too simple Than we have the 5712. I like it a lot more than the 5711. The extra complications are welcome. But I'm affraid I would not like the size. It's imo too flat. A Nautilus is still a sportswatch and for me a sportswatch needs to be bigger, thicker and heavier than a dresswatch. That leaves the 5980. A friend of mine has one and I'm wearing it for a few weeks. It has everything I want from a Patek. An extremely well finished case, bracelet, movement (this is ofcourse also a fact for the 5711 and 5712). When I put it on my wrist it just feels great. Much better than any 5711, 5712 and 3712 I ever tried. I don't have a small wrist so the bigger Nautilus is superb for me. The only bad thing I can think about is the price. Compared with other fantastic spo

Polar and black Explorer II in London AD window
Saw these yesterday in AD window in London. Quite rare nowadays.

Just a favour fellas.
A friend of mine in America is selling her ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch, what would this be worth retail and private. I am not thinking of buying it but would like to give her some advice on its price. This is the only photo I have. Just after a ballpark please. It is at least 17 years old.

Wait for new Sub or BLNR now
I just got a call from the AD who has a BLNR now and is holding it till Saturday. I was looking for feedback on either waiting on whatever changes if any (new movement..)on the sub released during the Basel show. Does anyone know how long after Basel will watches be available? Also I've had three subs over the years, but not the GMT.

Why the Maxi case? Just a thought
I really could do without the maxi lugs on my 114060 it's probably my only dislike, and I have sold and repurchased it 2 times and I'm thinking about selling again. I keep thinking why did Rolex redesign the case with the thick lugs. After looking at vintage subs with thin over polish lugs, I though maybe Rolex redesigned case with the though of longevity in mind! Imagine in say 30, 40 years it could withstand numerous polishing and the lugs would be the same as say a new 5513 Just a thought