Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980 - Apex Predator Watch in Steel
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This review is on the Patek Philippe 5980 in steel. This model has been a long time favorite of mine. Definitely a heavy hitter!
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Thank you for tuning in this is Watch Eric. Todays video is going to be on the apex predator of the stainless steel watch game, the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980. Everyone knows that I am a fan of the Nautilus, especially the 5980. The thing about the chrono is that it offers a bit more size than the other models like the 5712 or the 5711. The 5980 has a thicker case and sits higher off the wrist making that watch look a bit bigger. To me the Nautilus has the perfect case size over any other watch, not too big and not too small. I have never heard a complain that a 5711 or even a 5980 is too big for them. The Patek 5980 for me has always been an apex predator in the stainless steel watch game. This was way before this rise in prices that we have seen the last 3-4 years when prices rose dramatically from $38,000 up to $100,000. Keep in mind that when this watch was at $38,000 the Rolex Daytona also used to cost $10,000. It’s like if they all rose up at the same time in value. Even back when they were $38,000 people were still hesitant to pay that much for a chrono in stainless steel. For me it’s one of my favorite chronographs, you cannot go wrong with that single dial register with two needles that it has at the 6 o’clock position on the dial. It just balances out the dial and gives the 5980 it’s unique look. This Patek comes in three dial colors white, black, and blue. The white dial was just recently discontinued and they have risen in price. I am still not buying into the hype because the white has always been the least favorite of the three.
One of the best things about the Patek Philippe 5980 is how understated it is. I once wore one to a happy hour and it almost felt that no one noticed it on my wrist. I could have had a Rolex Skydweller on in rose gold and it would made a definite statement right as I entered the place. My buddy that I was meeting up with didn’t even notice until about 15 minutes after I arrived that I was wearing a 5980. That’s how understated it is and that’s what I like about it. I have a saying about this model and it’s that the 5980 is the millionaires Rolex Daytona. For me it’s like a silent weapon in the watch game. I had owned one back when they were in the mid 40’s and I wish I would have held on to it. Not so much because of the rise in price and the chance to turn a profit, but more because it’s a great watch and it’s definitely a watch to have.
A couple features that I want go point out about the Nautilus 5980 is that this watch has the most comfortable bracelet in the watch game. It wears so smooth that you can forget it’s even there. It does not pull hairs on your arm and has no sharp edges. Another thing that I want to point out about the Nautilus is that although it has a sort of aquatic theme name, the watch is not for the water. If you would see how this top glass is placed on the bezel it would freak you out. This watch is not to go boating, but is better suited to go cruise on a yacht. Overall I find the 5980 very versatile. You can wear it with a pair of jeans and a t-shirt or a suit. It always looks good.
Let’s talk about the prices. This Nautilus has seen some crazy increase in prices the last 4 years and most of it has probably been due to the fact that many have been bust down with diamonds. Combine that with the recent popularity and the fact that Patek Philippe simply does not produce a whole lot of them causes the perfect storm. Last year I saw a few go for $100,000, but in today’s market you can expect to pay within the low $80,000’s.
As far as the watch game goes it’s definitely a heavy piece. Even if you wanted to buy one today it’s not like there are many to even choose from and that’s whats always made it a heavy hitter in the watch game. Anyone that thought this watch was too much money when it was $40,000 must feel the slap in the face when they see you with one and know how much they cost now.
Feel free to leave me some comments on what you think about the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980 in steel.
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Took me a while to realize you left CRM and started your own channel. CRM took a nose dive after you left, glad I found ya!
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for following. Same Show New Channel.!
@robertschmidt9584
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Glad you’re back on!
@Doomreb
4 жыл бұрын
@@WatchEric I hope you're not apart from CRM because in the future I'm going to want your help and advice when it comes to getting my 18K 7MM Cuban.
@shafserious2805
4 жыл бұрын
Crm channel is nice
No one does it better than my man Eric. Oscar in the making. You never disappoint.
I love the way you breakdown the watches........ You are the man!!!!
My absolute favorite ! One of the most balanced watches ever , that and the sub are imo the all purpose GOATS !
Love that piece Eric! And it's not raining, wow!
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Jajajaja. I got lucky
Always on the money for the reviews, keep it going Eric.
Absolutely crazy how much watches have gone up in the last 4 years.
High level video ERIC ! As usual. And of course great watch.
Hardest watch on the market right now... pure perfection.
Forever one of my fav watch! on the wish list haha! great job as always Eric!
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your videos Eric, always good visuals and editing!
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Wow...cool watch. Btw, your team did a fantastic job in this video. I couldn't stop watching. Kudos!
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have a good video guy. It’s pretty much a 2 man team!
Absolute stunner. Apex Predator for sure. I just wish it had a continuously running sweep seconds hand and it would complete the package. Great review Eric and the watch looks amazing.
Thank you for showing how the watch looks on your wrist. You are a Heavy Hitter in the Watch Game. Great video !
Glad to see the word is getting out about your new channel Eric. You’ll soon be bk where you were bro 👊
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. Thank you for watching!
Eric im a great fan of you man, glad I found your own channel, wishing you best of luck. Keep those videos coming bro...👍
Great vid Eric, awesome piece that thing, keep em coming
Amazing video Eric, keep it up!!
Nice vid Eric, this one had the mojo my man, welcome back....
Amazing piece and video Eric!
Congrats on 10k follower! Keep up the great work : )
Happy to see you again, and to have found your new channel.
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support!
Brilliant content. Gees I miss Miami. Good to see 10K Subscribers. Needs to be 500K!
I enjoy the way you review your watches. Understated luxury watches are awesome pieces. You've now probably fueled my desire for more at this level. I need help 😎
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. I need help too
well done man. happy to see you rise on your own.
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
💯🙌🏼😎!!
Love your channel man! Keep Killin' It
Well done Eric.....🍾🥂👍🌟
Great content Eric!
Sick video and sick watch, killing it Eric.
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thomas!
Nice video and great watch!🙌👍
You're easily gonna reach 100K again, and then some. Will always be tunin in to watch heavy hitters I'll never afford 😎⌚
Great video! Keep it up Eric!
Great video! Love my 5726. It's my one grail watch. It kind of ruined me because nothing left to strive for. You're right- so understated- people that know nothing of watches think it's nothing. GREAT.
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
That’s the idea.
Hi Eric!! Aquí siguiéndote fielmente!! Great that you have your own chann now!! Congrats for racking up followers so fast!! Im a Rolex enthusiast but lately been eyeing a couple of independents...especially the new FP Journe Resonance! Question: Can you do an episode only with independent watchmakers?? FP Journe, Alange, Moser, MB&F etc...would love to hear what you think of each one of them!! Thanks again Eric!! Un abrazo hmno!! Great vids! Keep it up!!!
Nice to see you’re above 10k subscribers - working your way back up!
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Yessss
Always showing the bright side of Miami btw great review as usual
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
That’s the idea.
Nice watch. The one and done watch. Though I do like a VC FiftySix Complete Calendar in Gold. Done with Rolex. My next watch is the 5980. Nice video mate
Love this video! I like when you make videos by yachts and by water
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Glad that you enjoyed it!
gorgeous piece. no body, i mean no body.....does it like you!!! fabulous presentation
aqui andamos bro¡¡¡¡ como simpre apoyando el canal exelente como siempre lo mejor. y cuidate erick
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Muchísimas Gracias!!
Great report and interpretation on that time piece.
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Freddy
Great video and epic watch 👌🏻
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ed.
Another one! Making magic happen! Keep on Keeping on!
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Yes Indeed!
For Me For Me For ME LOL! Love your vids man keep them coming.
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Will do!
great video.I have never seen an actual patek so have to go off pix/video.I am not crazy about the shape of the watch or even the face but I think the bracelet is awesome.would love to see one and try it on,
Cómo cada semana aquí estámos! Saludos Eric!
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Gracias Hermano
MARVELOUS TIMEPIECE!
Yes! One of my favorites
Cant beat the 5980! However, I still prefer the 5712. Looks and feels more complicated and more visuals in the dial~ Great video once again Eric!
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
They are all nice!
My favourite has always been the 5726 annual calendar, that’s my grail!
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Great watch!
Great review 👍👌
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sulayman
The 5980 is my favourite watch of all time rose gold one is fire. I have sub and datejust 41. One day when my money right I would love to purchase 1
Love to see a review on the 5990 from you
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Will do!
Eric, I'm strongly considering adding the 5980 or the 5990 over the next few months. What makes your prefer the 5980 to the 5990? How does the 5980 wear in comparison to the 5990? Great video..love the new channel!
Love the analogies loool. Sick video
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you lol
Great content Eric, love it! What is the difference between the black and white datewheels on the 5980 in steel?
Great video! Man I want that watch it’s beautiful! And like you said a killer! But 30 is the most I could send so is triple out of my league! Lol 😂
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Step by Step!
When I’m having my post training meal I can dig a little Eric rambling on about this and that watch, no probs.For sure the Nautilus is a timeless classic ,iconic to the bone and the Chrono is whipped cream with dark Peruvian Choc dust sprinkled on top .But I’m quarter Jewish and for $75-$83 thou’ I picture three Chronos 1:F.P.Journe Linesport Centigraphe in platinum (Beige and cream dial)Manual with Croc strap 40mm 2:Piaget Polo S Chronograph all steel with grey dial 42 mm and 3:Breguet All steel Transatlantique Type XXI Brown dial 42.5mm. The 5980 ever came down to($50K) in platinum (I know in South Lulu-ville in La la land) I might start dreaming. For now I’ll just stick to my $11K target of a dream watch.👀🙃
Nice video.... killer piece
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
Eric i saw your collection and it was really nice. I was sad because you ve changed completely your collection like 90 percrnt of your collection is gone. But now seeing a patek phillipe im looking forward.But if you want to hear me as a fan of You and an subsciber plaese look for an omega moonwacth or a bullova lunar pilot. If i had enough money to afford luxury watches i would have both of moonwatches in my collection for sure.Those watches Will never loose value at the future. Kepp the great work.
@johnpayne8091
4 жыл бұрын
Lol his money his collection. Maybe he just doesn't like them.
The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980 is a beautiful watch. Gerald Genta Patek Philippe Nautilus design is more sophisticated than is Audemars Piguet Royal Oak design with screws. I agree with you Eric I like the size of the 5980, they are more macho than the flat Nautilus model. Because of its scarcity, I think only a rich person can afford a Patek Philippe Nautilus now.
Congratulations Eric you’re at 10 K
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter
Lovely watch, cheers...
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jimmy
Stunning timepiece
Another great video Eric. After all you said about the Nautilus not being that suitable for the water. I would have loved you at the end of the video to casually turn around and dive into the water (sunglasses and all) and swim across to that grass on the other side. Just to freak people out. But that's just me.
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha epic
Sick watch !!
Great Job as always, Eric. As for the 5980! Prices are being sustained by a small group of celebs, rappers and nouveau riche scammers. I know quite a few wealthy Patek owners/collectors and they absolutely refuse to pay that much for a 5980 out of sheer principal. The only reason someone would isn't because its such a great watch, it would be merely get satisfaction from momentarily impressing someone else. Once the novelty wears off, they realize its not worth it. The only people that would exhibit such impulsive buying habits goes back to what I said, nouveau riche scammers or young celebs. No one who has worked hard to build their wealth would be dumb enough to spend that on a 5980.
@timeisahumanconstruct9251
Жыл бұрын
this aged like milk in the summer sun
Hey Eric, there's no doubt the 5980 is the king of the Nautilus line, but WAY, WAY over-priced. GREAT video, keep them coming...!
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
I hear you! Thanks!
Dope piece. Eric, do you prefer the Nautilus bracelet to the Royal Oak?
I thought the Rolex Yachtmaster 2 was for the yachts 🛥 Eric 😆
What are your thoughts on the 5990 I always thought that nautilus was beautiful haven’t seen it covered that much though
She's clean bro 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
You're absolutely right in saying that Patek Nautilus was not desirable in the old days. I like watches and do have quite a few pieces but wouldn't say I'm a collector. I could have my chance of picking one up 20 years ago when they could not give it away but I just didn't like the look. I did bought a couple of AP royal oak instead. Because of the limited supply, same as Rolex Daytona, the prices went crazy.
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Crazy how they were so hard to sell. I’ve always liked them
Eric, what does the red string on your wrist signify?
Eric, could you still use the slogan “watch your style”? It’s so cool.
Nice piece, but what's that date window doing there ? Prefer dates in a register, think there's a Nautilus with that but cant remember the reference.
What would be the reasonable price of the one with a Tiffany dial?
Sick watch! 10K already? Killing it my man
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt
Hi Eric, when you can. Hope you do a review on a G-Shock you would be buy. Maybe a DW6900, or whatever you like.
What a beauty ❤
Beautiful watch for sure! But I definitely prefer the Royal Oak chrono 38 panda. Just a little more style.
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
Stunning piece! Prefer the 5980/1A over the 5990/1A.
What are your thoughts in comparison to the 5726? Any chance you could do a review on the 5726 as well?
Thanks for reviewing my watch Erik. I paid 94 BNIB with no regrets. Not sure where you’ve seen them for 80 buddy. Lets meet when this whole covid thing subsides.
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Anytime! I just sold this one for $80k But the prices have been fluctuating!
HI ERIC,im taking into account you opinion.So which watch should i keep?Rolex Batman Oyster or Rolex sd43 50th?both suits on my wirst .im going to sell one of them.and the other ill try keep it for ever.Looking fowrard for you answer !!regards Yannis!!
I'd like to see a blue 5711 dial with the 5980 minute markings on it around the dial in white. that would be killer.
Hi eric, how much can increase the price of the patek 5980 steel in 10 years ? No one knows the future but I would like to know your opinion, Thanks
It be great if there is a comparison 5980 vs 5726!!
It’s definitely a heavy hitter but, way out and I’m talking far distant land of my price range, generally I bounce between Omega, Breitling and NOMOS.
Is it the same size as the 5711 lug to lug?
Greets from Stuttgart ✌🏼
5980 has a really nice size, the 5711 was my hero, a grail watch until I saw it in person, broke my heart how small it is 🥺
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Yesss! Love the simplicity of the 5711. But a bit slim.
@thomasrusso1411
4 жыл бұрын
Small no way perfect is better description
@Rolexenforcer
4 жыл бұрын
@@thomasrusso1411 if you like tiny, bite sized watches then yes it's perfect but I'm 6 foot 5 240 pounds and I can't get away with wearing such a small watch, I wear a 358 gram 18k gold AP brick, now that's a real man's watch 😉
GRAIL WATCH! What's coming next?
does anyone know what that red band he wears is?
Nice video man! Do you have one for sale by any Chance? 😄 would love to buy one
Eric what do you think about the rolex gmt master ii pepsi 126710 BLRO prices? Will they continue to go up after this COVID-19 goes away or are the prices officially coming down for good? Thanks, as always your video was awesome man
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching ! It’s hard to say what will happen. I do not think it will rise any more. Think it peaked
@cb3987
4 жыл бұрын
Watch Eric good to know brother. Thanks
hey Eric i know this question is off topic for this vid but still wanted to ask you - is it acceptable in your opinion to put a Rolex diver on an Isofrane strap? your thoughts please sir - - - love the Patek as well!!
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
It’s different. But why not!?
@josephchiarello11
4 жыл бұрын
right? especially if you actually dive with the Rolex
You should definitely contact Producer Michael for a collaboration!
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
😎🤷🏻♂️
Defiantly a HEAVY HITTER!
@WatchEric
4 жыл бұрын
🙌🏼😎💯🤷🏻♂️
Very nice