5711 Nautilus Questions

[LHH]

I just purchased a new 5711R Nautilus from an AD and have two questions:

1. When setting the time, after pulling out the stem fully, I notice that this does not stop the "seconds" hand. Is this normal?

2. When finished setting the time and after fully pushing in the stem, I notice that when screwing the crown in, it sounds as if the watch is being wound. Is this normal?

If someone who has a nautilus would respond I would appreciate it.

[J_Quan]

yes to both your question, wear it in good health

show a wrist shot if you may

I just purchased a new 5711R Nautilus from an AD and have two questions:

1. When setting the time, after pulling out the stem fully, I notice that this does not stop the "seconds" hand. Is this normal?

2. When finished setting the time and after fully pushing in the stem, I notice that when screwing the crown in, it sounds as if the watch is being wound. Is this normal?

If someone who has a nautilus would respond I would appreciate it.

[LHH]

Thank you for your quick response.

[WatchFan1]

Hello LHH and welcome to PP forum.
Where in FL ? I am in Tampa Bay.
FYI we have large watch collectors meetings here every fall
(and then every spring in NYC)
Hope you can join us in person soon !

[everose]

I cannot believe the 5711 does not have hacking....im amazed!!!!!

Come on PP!!!!!!!

[Scott D]

I cannot believe the 5711 does not have hacking....im amazed!!!!!

Come on PP!!!!!!!

I admit I was surprised too... But I'm sure Patek has a reason for this, but I have no clue what it is.. (this is where one of the experts will stand up and say "Yes, there is an excellent reason and it's....." )

[Tony-GB]

I admit I was surprised too... But I'm sure Patek has a reason for this, but I have no clue what it is.. (this is where one of the experts will stand up and say "Yes, there is an excellent reason and it's....." )

Does anyone know the reason? I am very curious to know why.

[galt]

Not sure if this is helpful, but on my 5167, I can stop the seconds hand when setting by turning the crown backwards when pulled all the way out. I imagine this would work for the 5711 too. So in this way you can be more precise in setting the exact time.

[WatchFan1]

This technique works on pretty much all Pateks that are non-hacking (vast majority of them).
However, when I discussed this technique with several watchmakers - all except for one stated
that it is probably a not good idea to do.

[Sumer]

when I discussed this technique with several watchmakers - all except for one stated
that it is probably a not good idea to do.

I've heard exactly the same. I think it puts too much stress on the wheeltrain. Eventually leading to premature wear.