Felix Scholz
You don't need to sell us on Patek's 5711/1A. It's the Nautilus. In fact, you might go so far as to say it's the steel sports watch. The case, the dial ?that bracelet. Heck, even the date. It all works. The only bad thing about it? Unless you're seriously connected, you can't just walk into your local AD, drop the $32,300 AUD and walk out with it on your wrist. You need to wait. And, I think we can all agree that waiting sucks. So don't. Here are five excellent options to scratch that itch a whole lot quicker.Glashutte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual CalendarIt might not be a Genta-designed icon, but Glashutte's latest is a traditionally styled perpetual calendar with a thoroughly modern movement and an excellent price. Yes, please. $30,200Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in yellow gold on OysterflexThe steel Daytona is even harder to score than the Nautilus, but the latest yellow gold version on a sporty Oysterflex? Far more achievable. Plus it's an awesomely fresh take on an old favourite.?$34,900A. Lange & S?hne Saxonia Thin 40mmLook. We know it's kind of the polar opposite to the Patek, looks wise, but it gives the Swiss firm a run for their money on the pedigree front and it's just as pure a design.?$27,900Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual TimeLange too dressy for your tastes? You're definitely in the market for a steel sports watch. OK, how about AP? In particular, how about this dual time Royal Oak? $27,200Girard-Perregaux Laureato 42mm (x2)AP not right either? Not into leather bands or complications? Don't worry, we got you. This is the Laureato, recently?released from Girard-Perregaux. Similar seventies style, hobnail dial and integrated bracelet, at half the price. Literally. You could buy two dial variants. $16,000
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