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View Poll Results: Which of Genta's designs do you prefer?

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  • Patek Phillipe Nautilus

    66 54.10%
  • Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

    56 45.90%
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Thread: PP Nautilus vs AP ROyal Oak

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    PP Nautilus vs AP ROyal Oak

    Shamlessly lifted from another site, but this is quite a nice write up about Genta's timeless designs:

    http://www.fratellowatches.com/patek...uet-royal-oak/


    I can't help but like the RO more...

    Edit: Added a poll, since they seem to be flavour of the month!
    Last edited by RickChard; 27th July 2012 at 10:08. Reason: added poll

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    Honestly, I've never been a big fan of either, but I think the most recognisable would be the Royal Oak with such a unique hexagonal design.

    I just wish they wouldn't produce all these different colored variants. I saw the current range yesterday and just wasn't impressed.

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    I like them both. I dont lust after them, but I like them.

    Two vastly different designs though IMO.

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    both are great watches however if i had to choose it would be the royal oak, just love the bracelet on them

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    Quote Originally Posted by W44NNE View Post
    Honestly, I've never been a big fan of either, but I think the most recognisable would be the Royal Oak with such a unique hexagonal design.
    Octagonal strictly speaking but I agree it is a little more noticeable. The RO is definitely the more sporty-looking. It is asy to forget when seeing face-on shots quite how slim both these watches are - just c.8mm, which by sports watch standards is very dressy, if that makes sense? Chap next to me at Wimbledon a few weeks back had an old Nautilus on and I was struck by how dainty it looked. I think he was struck but how I kept sneaking a peek between points .

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    This is one of the classic grudge-matches! Even though I've got an AP 15300, I feel the Nautilus has the edge. They both have beautiful dials, but the PP case is a little less angular and the movement prettier IMO.

    Its a fair bit pricier than even the 15202 though!

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    PP for me in this particular shoot out. I cannot think of another piece that looks like it. I am very happy to be corrected on that point if I am in error. Who knows? I might be able to aspire to ownership.

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    The AP wins this one for me. I know that the PP is an iconic watch, but doesn't really do much for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by W44NNE View Post
    I just wish they wouldn't produce all these different colored variants. I saw the current range yesterday and just wasn't impressed.
    don't mix RO and ROO, very different aproach to watches..

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    PP Nautilus , for me the ultimate watch , one which I will sadly never own .... :-(

    David

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    Quote Originally Posted by pacchi View Post
    don't mix RO and ROO, very different aproach to watches..
    Indeed. RO/ROC - classy.

    ROO - errrr...no comment.

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    By a nose

    AP for me, I think the PP design speaks of an era, the RO less so.
    The decision is based entirely on the design and says nothing on the undisputed quality of both watches.

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    I've owned examples of both ...

    ... and I currently have two Royal Oaks! There is huge variation across each of the ranges, of course. I had the white gold, power reserve Nautilus on a leather strap, but found it a bit too thin. I then had a steel Nautilus with an annual calendar on a leather strap - I loved it until I saw my current rose gold Royal Oak Dual Time. After that the Nautilus didn't get a look in at all. I also have an early Offshore (first series, so quite subtle).

    The APs seem just as well made to me, but a bit less staid, without losing the retro vibe. The Dual Time has drawn lots of positive comments from non WIS - mostly women! ;o) I'm planning to let the Offshore go as the Dual Time actually has enough heft to wear casually, but still works with a suit.

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    PP in this comparison.

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    Patek for me but both nice

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    Patek. As the service costs at AP are nonsense.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RickChard View Post
    Shamlessly lifted from another site, but this is quite a nice write up about Genta's timeless designs:

    http://www.fratellowatches.com/patek...uet-royal-oak/


    I can't help but like the RO more...


    Edit: Added a poll, since they seem to be flavour of the month!
    I inagine that was my thread, but pleased to see the article being distributed!

    Since posting that, I've tried on the PP Chrono (£35k - Eeek!) and the 5711 (£24.5k) at a local AD. The Chrono felt good, but way to expensive. The 5711 by comparison wsa way to small and light, I couldn't feel it. A few weeks ago I tried the RO 'Jumbo' and it felt very, very good, however the one in the AD's had quite a scratch on the bracelet.

    Perhaps one thing in favour of the AP though, the AD reckons that the classic 39mm 5711 AP is going to be discontinued soon, maybe worth a punt for future values.

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