ZF Calatrava is out

[androme]

Next year is like 15 days away..

I know, that's why I wrote it hehe

If V6F is working on clone movement, and ZF separately, next year can be the year we have a rep that comes close to NWBIG for Nautilus.

Tbh, even if ZF pull out a great effort like they did for Aquanaut, I don't think any Nautilus rep will ever be NWBIG in my own books. I was lucky enough to physically put one on today and look at the movement on the flipside...we will most likely get something very close but the watch itself is just in another world, even if others might brand whatever is thrown out into production as NWBIG. For me, the Nautilus is more than just the watch, it's actually all about the movement. I saw a comparison between an Omega and Patek movement recently online and it was just amazing.

Would I still buy a good/decent Nautilus rep though? Absolutely lol.

 

[BlackJaguar]

I know, that's why I wrote it hehe



Tbh, even if ZF pull out a great effort like they did for Aquanaut, I don't think any Nautilus rep will ever be NWBIG in my own books. I was lucky enough to physically put one on today and look at the movement on the flipside...we will most likely get something very close but the watch itself is just in another world, even if others might brand whatever is thrown out into production as NWBIG. For me, the Nautilus is more than just the watch, it's actually all about the movement. I saw a comparison between an Omega and Patek movement recently online and it was just amazing.

Would I still buy a good/decent Nautilus rep though? Absolutely lol.

I figured as such. What about the bracelet, case, and dial? Do you believe the rep game is getting closer to replicate those aspects of the watch?

I would also be curious to know which Nautilus 5711, in your opinion, is the best rep right now. Thank you for your input, by the way.

 

[vcappp]

ZF 5296G replica Dec2018 release
38mm x 9.4mm

Genuine Patek 5296G
38mm x 8.43mm
(Patek Official website)

Genuine Patek 5296G
38mm x 8.6mm
(dealer pre-owned Genuine watches)

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it seems like the Genuine Patek 5286G case height without crystal is 8.43mm and the thickness with crystal is 8.6mm.

ZF 5286G replica thickness with crystal is 9.4mm.

It is about 10% thicker than the genuine one.


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[jrodshibuya]

I've ordered both the SS and RG. Very excited about these. Will get some straps from ZicZac

Edit - can anyone tell me what size the buckle is, i.e. what strap size to choose? 21mm tapering down to 16mm?

 

[gilrob]

it seems like the Genuine Patek 5286G case height without crystal is 8.43mm and the thickness with crystal is 8.6mm.

ZF 5286G replica thickness with crystal is 9.4mm.

It is about 10% thicker than the genuine one.


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Then the ZF is too thick IMO, just like most other rep PP models.

 

[vcappp]

it seems like the Genuine Patek 5286G case height without crystal is 8.43mm and the thickness with crystal is 8.6mm.

ZF 5286G replica thickness with crystal is 9.4mm.

It is about 10% thicker than the genuine one.


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*typo correction: I meant 5296G, not 5286G.


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[d3xophen]

here is my g qc pic.
I am concerning about 9.9s/day.
Is that ok?
Others look good to my eye...

 

[jrodshibuya]

That is totally fine. It's not a gen after all.

Also I believe the answer to my earlier question is that the buckle is 16mm across, so you need a 21mm tapering to 16mm strap.

 

[Os-92]

Is the rose gold by zf spot on like the authentic or no clue ?

 

[jrodshibuya]

Looks pretty close to me. This is the gen:

 

[pessoa67]

Hi guys, worst to me remain the center of the rotor with bearings

 

[Godfathar]

May I kindly ask the ones who received it to give me the measurements details of the strap? what is the width of the strap at lug and buckle or the rep? very precise please as I want to order a Camille Fournet strap.

 

[BlackJaguar]

May I kindly ask the ones who received it to give me the measurements details of the strap? what is the width of the strap at lug and buckle or the rep? very precise please as I want to order a Camille Fournet strap.

Are you going for the white gold or rose gold, and what color strap for each? I’d be curious to know.

 

[Keylog74]

I know, that's why I wrote it hehe



For me, the Nautilus is more than just the watch, it's actually all about the movement. I saw a comparison between an Omega and Patek movement recently online and it was just amazing.

All this awesomeness you talking about I’ve never seen or experienced and I had the gen. The 324 sc is the most simple movement patek makes. Having just one complication (date) only thickness makes it stand from others. But when you say thin movement, vacheron is another level....

Ps: I might not felt the “special” because in 2014 it was quoted less than retail damn you rich Chinese!

 

[OddNasty]

May I kindly ask the ones who received it to give me the measurements details of the strap? what is the width of the strap at lug and buckle or the rep? very precise please as I want to order a Camille Fournet strap.

The gen strap is 21 at lugs and 16 at the buckle. Mine will arrive tomorrow so can confirm then.

 

[MonsieurMax]

All this awesomeness you talking about I’ve never seen or experienced and I had the gen. The 324 sc is the most simple movement patek makes. Having just one complication (date) only thickness makes it stand from others. But when you say thin movement, vacheron is another level....

Ps: I might not felt the “special” because in 2014 it was quoted less than retail damn you rich Chinese!

Man, I bet a lot of us feel that way, I was offered an AP 15202 with a blue dial a bit under retail around two years ago maybe a few months more, they where almost trying to force feed it to me, SMH now not a single AP store I've been to had one on Display lol

 

[Lliu31]

Max_Schiller just buy panerai bro lol.

 

[androme]

All this awesomeness you talking about I’ve never seen or experienced and I had the gen. The 324 sc is the most simple movement patek makes. Having just one complication (date) only thickness makes it stand from others. But when you say thin movement, vacheron is another level....

Ps: I might not felt the “special” because in 2014 it was quoted less than retail damn you rich Chinese!

If I can find the video, hopefully it’ll help a little. I never said thin movement though I just really admire the craftsmanship and the little details/going the extra mile on the movement and all the intricate parts that other producers would perhaps pass on or stop short at. Congrats on having had the gen though! Wonder what their recent obsession with PP’s are ?

 

[Keylog74]

If I can find the video, hopefully it’ll help a little. I never said thin movement though I just really admire the craftsmanship and the little details/going the extra mile on the movement and all the intricate parts that other producers would perhaps pass on or stop short at. Congrats on having had the gen though! Wonder what their recent obsession with PP’s are ?

i sold the blue dial for 21K, back than new nautilus was 24,5K new from patek, wait line was 1-2 year. Now why the hype was discussed before and i do agree with what said wich ill quote:

''Chinese rich guys always wanted rolex also because price gap between daytona and Nautilus was double price. Now that daytona comes on gray for close to what patek retails (27,4K) so rich asian guys prefer to drop 7-8k more and go to the next level PATEK!

now this also hyped patek price on gray market and sent waiting list to decade!

 

[OddNasty]

The gen strap is 21 at lugs and 16 at the buckle. Mine will arrive tomorrow so can confirm then.

The strap is 21 x 16.