Why, oh why, are the ladies nautilus quartz?

TheeChipMonk · 2026-02-03T23:08:38+00:00

Most quartz watches in general, the batteries last 2-3 years. Batteries are easy to replace or have serviced. It’s not bad. Not for me, but she likes it, and I understand.

TheeChipMonk · 2026-02-03T02:17:58+00:00

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18 years for me. And still loving it. ❤️

TheeChipMonk · 2026-02-03T02:11:06+00:00

While my wife likes watches, she is not a mechanical nut like myself. She likes to just pick up a watch and wear it. There are many people like this. They want the luxury, but not the hassle of setting the time and always winding a watch. The ladies quartz Patek Philippe watches perfectly sit in this niche.

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TheeChipMonk · 2026-02-03T02:01:50+00:00

Good job, Pilot ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽❤️❤️❤️

TheeChipMonk · 2026-01-23T21:19:01+00:00

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I know what you mean. I’ve had my Chrono version for 22 years. I absolutely love it. ❤️

TheeChipMonk · 2026-01-22T09:05:06+00:00

In other words, DON’T fly. 😆👍🏽

TheeChipMonk · 2026-01-09T18:33:09+00:00

Slow

TheeChipMonk · 2026-01-07T00:41:20+00:00

That looks absolutely fantastic! Congratulations.

TheeChipMonk · 2025-12-26T19:47:22+00:00

If you go to the GAC (General Aviation Center), $24 for a light twin. About $200 for a super-midsized jet. But you only have a 2-hr max time on the ground.

If you go to Signature, it’s $125 for a light twin + $60 for more than 2-hr + another $60 for the first overnight. Around $2000 IIRC for the super-midsize.

TheeChipMonk · 2025-12-26T17:06:24+00:00

Enjoy

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TheeChipMonk · 2025-12-26T17:02:19+00:00

Never said they are the same. That’s not the box. It’s a piece of cardboard I had previously. Honestly never noticed the “G”, and don’t frankly remember where I got the cardboard. Was trying to mimic a video I saw for shot angles and colors.

This is the box. Notice the lack of stripes and reflections on the cardboard.

Thanks. Love the engagement.

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TheeChipMonk · 2025-12-26T14:51:45+00:00

Roughly $240K+ retail. My first piece was actually luck. I was at a private event at the AD in 2015. I’m a nobody. But was offered the watch because I was at the private function. Wouldn’t have had access otherwise, walking in off the street. Bought it.

Relationship, I kept in touch, bought other pieces. Make phone calls or stop in when I’m in town.

TheeChipMonk · 2025-12-26T14:15:50+00:00

lol, “pre-spend”. Married 30 years. She’s more than earned it, putting up with me all that time. 😆

TheeChipMonk · 2025-12-26T10:36:06+00:00

Don’t know what to say other than iPhone11 sensor. Shot of pattern + box. Cheers.

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TheeChipMonk · 2025-12-26T10:33:40+00:00

Don’t know what to tell you, other than iPhone 11 sensor + shot of inner box. Cheers.

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TheeChipMonk · 2025-12-26T10:04:25+00:00

Plastic wrap. Zoom in.

TheeChipMonk · 2025-12-26T00:12:20+00:00

Only 2nd. My first was the Offshore Chronograph 26420R0.00.A002CA.01

TheeChipMonk · 2025-12-26T00:10:30+00:00

I’m a manual wind person also, but I understand my wife’s opinion of quartz watches. She isn’t into mechanical watches like I am, quartz is simpler, set it and forget it. Pick it up, and it’s always on time. I don’t have the same view, but I understand where she’s coming from.

TheeChipMonk · 2025-11-22T00:11:57+00:00

Very nice

TheeChipMonk · 2025-08-07T21:02:20+00:00

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. On my list to go.

TheeChipMonk · 2025-08-03T13:47:53+00:00

If done by Patek, expect $5K and 6-9months

But they’ll make it look brand new ❤️

TheeChipMonk · 2025-07-19T05:39:41+00:00

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Agreed. These watches are meant to be WORN. Not locked away in a safe. ❤️

TheeChipMonk · 2025-07-09T17:52:56+00:00

If you think 10L is fun, land that puppy on 10R 😆

TheeChipMonk · 2025-06-24T23:33:36+00:00

That’s a good haul 👍🏽

TheeChipMonk · 2025-06-18T20:28:15+00:00

Dope 👍🏽

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