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Patek Nautilus 5711 Green 3KF V2 or PPF V4?

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This looks a lot like a "who's got the best green Nautilus" thread, which usually doesn't go very far.

I would recommend that you share your current understanding of pros and cons for each of those, and ask members if your analysis is correct so that they can comment or complement. You will get more answers and it will be a better contribution for others
win/win
 
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There are lots of discussions about these two watches and how to modify the two together to make the perfect example. However, if you have to buy one of them out of the box with no mods and you want the best version which would you buy??

PPF V4: https://trustytimewatch.io/index.php...ducts_id=23489

or

3KF V2: https://trustytimewatch.io/index.php...ducts_id=23346

Many thanks in advance.

I like 3KF bezel much better. I haven't seen PPF dial in person. I found PPF bracelet better but it may be marginal. PPF protruding crown is crazy, 3KF clone movement is love provided it's properly working. If the dial takes it all for you then try to ask forum members, TDs, modders etc. for taking photos of the two watches side by side.
 
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It’s an old and repetitive answer. Buy the watch that you like not what others like, you will be wearing it not them. Some may have issues with flaws that you are ok with. Trust your own judgement due your own comparisons and enjoy your choice. My 2 centavos
 

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This sales threading Repgeek highlights some of the issues about different batches and what is currently the best version: https://www.repgeek.com/rep-watch-t...reen-dial.html?highlight=Patek+nautilus+green

My observations are the dial colour on the PPF and movement engravings are better but the bracelet construction on the 3KF are nicer.

I have heard the 3KF movement can be noisy but is marginally thinner.

I am just trying to gather current opinions with the factory closures they both might not be available in any case!

Thanks.
 

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This sales threading Repgeek highlights some of the issues about different batches and what is currently the best version: https://www.repgeek.com/rep-watch-tr...nautilus+green

My observations are the dial colour on the PPF and movement engravings are better but the bracelet construction on the 3KF are nicer.

I have heard the 3KF movement can be noisy but is marginally thinner.

I am just trying to gather current opinions with the factory closures they both might not be available in any case!

Thanks.

To my knowledge they are both available from TDs.

The 3KF also has a clone movement unlike the PPF that has a Miyota. The PPF also has a slightly broader bezel and a protruding crown, while the 3KF has a slightly incorrect crown guard shape and too much rounding between the brushed and the polished parts.

So it's up to you to decide what you can live with
 
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I have had a few Miyota movements and especially my Patek Aquanaut has a noisy rotor and I cannot get it to be smooth and quiet. The tiny nuances don’t bother me as much as a noisy rotor or the dial colour being way off.

Can I confirm that the 3KF has the best coloured dial, date font (although the silver around the date wheel is apparently less good?) and the movement is likely to be easier to fix (by a watch maker) and should be less noisy? Thanks