The Steel Watch Game Bully!! - Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990!

When I think of the Patek Philippe Nautilus the first obvious thing that comes to mind is value. The second thing that comes to my mind is how comfortable these watches are. If you have had the chance tower one before you would agree. This particular model I have featured in this video is the Nautilus 5990. This is the latest and greatest steel model from the Nautilus line up. At first glance many would say they all look the same, but if you look closer you will see that this is not your average Nautilus. One of the first things that stands out is then dual sun dials. The one at six o'clock is for the chrono function while the other on top is for the date. This dual sub dial is both a love and hate for me with this model. I tend to prefer the look of the Nautilus 5980 sub dial best. This change still does not deter me from loving this watch. Besides it having a chrono function this watch also has a travel time complication, pretty much a GMT. The second 12hr hands are adjusted using the two push buttons located on the nine o'clock side of the case. They have been very cleverly hidden to appear like its is just the side of the case. I like the look but hate the function. I feel that it gets pushed very easy and find my self having to correct it pretty often. Overall the Nautilus 5990 is a serious heavy hitter. Its basically a bully in the stainless steel game. With prices reaching $100k for a stainless steel model. It definitely is not for the faint of heart, or the weak wallet. For me its the perfect blend of style, status and class.
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[@mauriebarnes8272]

This review rocks. No one else talks about watches this way. The essence of why we are in this game.

[@CJ-rb3do]

I agree. Eric keeps it simple and real AF

[@HtPt]

100 bitcoins and a 5980 . what else do i need ??...hahah

[@MIAthe305]

The fact that currently a 5711 is going for 5990 prices is insane!! The 5990 is on another level of steel heavy hitters

[@michaellazar5610]

Great job Eric. Love the channel. In 2014 I passed on a SS 5980 from an AD in Las Vagas because the 35k was too expensive! later in 2015 I bought a RG 5712 that I kept for a few years. Luckily it appreciated enough a few years later, so I traded it for a SS 5990 that was about 52k at that time. Only one problem... every time I looked at the gray- black dial over the next year, I kept thinking about the beautiful blue dial of the 5980. The 5990 also appreciated so I did what all of us obsessive watch collectors do, I sold it and bought a 2006 SS 5980 blue dial with the Geneva Seal. I now sleep much better!!

[@vincentvandenbroeck6583]

Nice review. I wear a 5990 for more than a year now and I never (really never) pushed the travel time buttons by mistake. I really like this watch. Discrete and a lot of wrist presence at the same time.

[@prostaffersix.1182]

This is so top of the food chain. I am so glad you do a review on this.

[@cryptofreedom2226]

Love all your videos Very Genuine and knowledgeable

[@WatchEric]

Thanks a ton

[@whitepony101]

My favorite nautilus!! Yes!! I saw that thumbnail and automatic like 👍🏽, you keep bringing it Eric, you the man!! 🙌🏽👊🏽

[@WatchEric]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Soorma1988]

Eric, 5980 was the Apex Predator, what do you call this one?

[@thewatchg.o.a.t.9157]

Eric you rock💯. Your watch reviews are classic.

[@benjaminrivas2831]

Thanks Eric to give us this amazing video.

[@WatchEric]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PappaGiorgio87]

Thanks for the great review & beautiful video! In 2026 I will get the call for this watch, can’t wait to finally put it on my wrist!

[@octavious8ace267]

Great review as always Eric. As you said, I recently had to purchase a 5524 to start my Patek “Journey” with my local AD back in 🇬🇧. I thought I’d immediately feel cheated however that wasn’t the case. I love it. Any chance of a review on a 5524 as like you say, most people aren’t getting straight into a Nautilus of any kind. Keep up the great work 💪🏽

[@saulacuna9490]

Very cool video! "5990 El Jefe" awesome description, you cracked me up. Validating what you just mentioned in your video, after buying several watches from my AD including a 5711/1A in 2012 and a GMT-Master II 126710 Pepsi in 2020, I went ahead and inquired for the "5990 El Jefe", I was told as a courtesy for being a good and long-standing costumer they will kindly register my interest, PP ensures they only take delivery of three a year. It is a very hard to get watch indeed.

[@damian2858]

Great review Eric I don't agree on the pushers I have this watch and never had any problems with the GMT function been honest I find it extremely easy to set . Keep up the good work 👌

[@javiercartaya1426]

Stunning watch! Great video 👍

[@costas3953]

8:04 I like 'em, 8:08 I don't like 'em ;-) Changed your mind in 4 secs!!! Love your work by the way.

[@peterskropolis6470]

Again Eric great video. You nailed it !

[@Wooooosaaaaaa]

Love the new channel!

[@WatchEric]

Glad to hear it!

[@paulwalker4303]

Great videos as always love your passion for whatches lovely peice but my fav pp has to be 5711👍

[@jgity]

Absolutely stunning.. like u said if you know you know.. great video Eric.

[@WatchEric]

Yes! Thank you!

[@wulin505]

Tried on both and still prefer 5980/1A over 5990/1A. 5980 had better proportion like you said. The blue dial+white subdial design of 5980 is also more mesmerizing than the grey dial of 5990.

[@milantoth2045]

Thank you Eric, its a cool video - as always ! 5711 meets better my taste, and 5712 too.

[@charleslyall4911]

Great Review Eric , thanks ❤️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@alinavid1581]

fantastic review Eric, thank you

[@WatchEric]

My pleasure!

[@khalilkaddoura9341]

This is by far the sexiest Nautilus in my opinion, Definition of a Stealth-Bomber. Great review

[@IIRROONNEE]

LOOL "I need the silent bully. I need it!" I liked that :D

[@kingadjust5422]

this grey dial travel time is my favorite nautiluses besides the 5712 blue dial in steel on the bracelet which is my dream watch!!! 😎

[@jonathansmith283]

It is a great looking watch, it looks masculine , great bracelet. the prices are astounding - good luck to those who can pay that price tag. ERIC- good video. be safe . ( @ 20 degrees/ wind 25 mph here brrr ). ~ JDS/CT

[@WatchEric]

wow!! cold af

[@antoniodias8088]

great review Eric

[@peeayy]

Good video, per usual. Show us the office/work cave, whip update, and 5 watches (you think) one should buy under 10k if you want to start building a collection.

[@WatchEric]

Thanks for the idea!

[@buzzufy]

Great review! There are a lot of things to think of before purchasing this 5990. 🤔

[@timaaugust6293]

Trying gotta be patient but face the true...the greatest watch you’ll ever need. Ma man!

[@TortugaLanguageProductions]

again, this is the best of the best #youtube #watches #content #100%

[@joaquinreigada7998]

Well... to be honest that would be my least favorite Nautilus, it’s still a great timepiece, but as I have a different taste (and a smaller wrist 😤) I would stick to the 5711 or the 5980 which are killer pieces. Congratulations on another great video Eric!

[@wwade2169]

You just have good taste. The nautilus silhouette in itself is ACTUALLY goofy (border lining ugly af) as it is. The 5990 exacerbâtes this by crowding the dial. I’ve said it a million times, if it said Girard Perregaux on the dial you wouldn’t be able to sell this watch. royal oak is worth the hype, but the nautilus is a piece of shit just because it has PP on the dial.

[@joshs3916]

Amazing watch

[@raybugz9275]

Eric is so underrated. 🔥

[@rayleeaustralia]

It’s interesting that you brought this subject up that PP is very sought after in the last 4 years. I don’t think anyone can just walk into an AD to pick up a steel piece. Just the the Rolex sports steel. Yet I hear so often people bagging Rolex for this and very rarely do I hear the same for PP. 🤔 Nice watch.

[@Luvmybroncos]

Outstanding!!

[@WatchEric]

Glad you like it!

[@XFXBoard]

Reviews like before! I like this style. Which do you like better, Eric? This or the AP Skeleton in steel?

[@cristianandresgonzalez7841]

Nice review 👍

[@aloja341]

Awesome video, Can you make a video talking about patek discontinuing the nautilus? I think these watch will keep going up in price in a near future

[@kimcoulter806]

Nailed it Eric

[@daverobertson3556]

Like your style Eric, good review ! Like the 5980 I would wear one. I know what you mean about the 5711 for me it’s too thin and light as a feather. Like to feel a presence on the wrist when it costs so much.

[@WatchEric]

Right on

[@jeffreyf4074]

Such a sick piece...one of the only true “one and done” watches. I think the premium price is justified when you think this watch is a GMT, Chrono, and Nautilus. GMT Pepsi is selling at $18-20k, Daytona is $22-25k, and 5711 is going nuts at over $100k...the 5990 does it all at $100k and destroys anything else in the room while being a stealthy piece. Damn.

[@c.1211]

Whats up Eric! What brand would you recommend in the 4k to 10k range? Someday I will reach the 20k plus! Thanks

[@thomashouston5575]

Beautiful watch

[@WatchEric]

It really is!

[@johnbang2858]

Waiting for review on 5990. Thanks Eric.

[@WatchEric]

🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@stevestojan]

For 6 figures, you need to nit-pick. Another fantastic review.

[@Soorma1988]

Eric: “5980 is an Apex Predator” “5990 Stainless Steel Bully”

[@allenpoyallenpoy1235]

Haha

[@ShizAudi]

Hey Eric, love the channel! Would you consider doing some videos on more attainable watches ($15k or less)? Some of us are younger and not at El Hefe level just yet haha

[@nikhilmathur6042]

Eric how do you feel about the 5711 being discontinued? Grey market is at 100k. Insane!!

[@ryankelly8077]

About 9.5/10 ppl that like the Nautilus are usually pretend fanboys that don’t really know anything about Patek or watches as a whole, and usually just like it bc of the hype

[@philongpham3886]

correct, however the Nautilus has grown in me. I wish they combine the form factor of natilus with the dial and movement of 5270 or the calatrava.

[@nicholasp1872]

​ @Watch Eric can you do a review for a Patek Travel time pilot?

[@chrish3540]

Eric! can you please talk about 5740 I have one but I wanna hear your opinion!

[@csk]

Eric what is your opinion on my grail watch, the 5726?

[@frankthetank5013]

Eric, what ever happened to the Q&A video you were gonna do?

[@benjaminrivas2831]

Eric do a video about the PP Nautilus 5980 two tones

[@lorengudis3435]

So 5711 and 5712 might be too thin but how do you feel about a 5726 Blue dial?

[@mattlarusso6887]

Bring out the 5980 NEXT!!

[@kins9737]

Insane money

[@scotts1409]

I like my 5726 better but agree- a great watch. Most comfortable watch for sure.

[@allenpoyallenpoy1235]

Eric 5712r or ap skelly rose hope you review those

[@chrisdrake331]

The silent bully 😎👌🏻

[@CheeseCoC]

to me the ultimate steelwatch isthe bluedial overseas but i love patek aswell

[@WatchEric]

great watch!

[@kylem3215]

Excellent review. I love the 5990 and actually prefer it over the 5980. I definitely see one in my future.

[@TortugaLanguageProductions]

once again, super video...#drone amazing work #MIAIM #PATEK #5990_MIAMI #CRM #ROMAN #FED_EX #USA cheers again to the production staff...best of the best on #KZbin & #GOOGLE !!!!

[@aparetix]

I only like 5711 and 5990 in PVD coated.

[@benjager8062]

EL JEFE in rose happened!!!

[@diabew]

5990 or 5980 for you Eric if you had to choose ?

[@ilivill]

no-watch is the most comfortable watch. i love this watch. but like the 5711 more.

[@DonLee1980]

what did you mean about bumping the buttons and it not keeping time?

[@Poukadoric100]

Where do get that red band from? Always looks so cool on you

[@ronw9725]

I'd like to know too, haha

[@richardbrown8099]

E bay

[@danny77670000]

That’s my grail watch 😊

[@martinpikna7603]

I like that 40th anniversary since it has 1976 -2016 and it is my birth year watch, but I think you can’t buy one even for a milli

[@omegaseamaster300m4]

I Need a 5990!

[@Zane0202]

I’d there a second hour hand for the GMT? I don’t see it

[@WatchEric]

Yes. They were just stacked one on top another. It looks less busy to me lol

[@enriquel.g.8596]

Patek ❤️

[@dariosandoval5140]

"El jefe"!

[@robertbrown5233]

the 5990 is awesome I wish that it was in rose gold.....

[@djjonesy]

What sunglasses are they?

[@TheKnight2017]

170k now went up 70% since the video first released, lol

[@Perogiii]

And now we have the rose gold with a blue face 🤦‍♂️. I wish they did that in the 5980 but either way now I gotta find the crazy amount it’s going to cost lol.

[@HtPt]

El Jeje ,, jaja 5980 is the best of the best . and i am the 600 likes . what do i get Erick ??. cheers ..

[@kingadjust5422]

wassup Eric!!! 😎✌️

[@WatchEric]

What's up?

[@kingadjust5422]

@@WatchEric can you make a video on the omega speedmaster racing 40mm? 😎

[@m0t3ki]

I pretty much prefer 5990 over the 5980. Its either this or 5711. But with 80-100k usd i rather get a 5990 over 5711 atm.. the 5711 prices r just not realistic, trading above 5712 at my country lol. I have 2 ss daytonas , exp2, but looking for my first patek. Really want a nautilus but man the prices r whacked now lol

[@chris5k132]

Which bracelet is more comfy, the nautilus's or the royal oaks's

[@WatchEric]

As much as I love the AP. I feel its the Nautilus

[@scotts1409]

@@WatchEric Agreed. Nautilus is more comfortable because its rounded corners. AP feels/looks more "sharp" or "masculine"

[@chris5k132]

@@WatchEric gotcha, I believe these two have the best bracelets in the market right now. In terms of looks and comfort. Well, a jubilee is like super flexible too but doesn't look as good or elegant as the APs or Pateks

[@kiptonanthony3362]

I'm a troll so I'm going to do a troll thing.....you only have all these cool watches is because of daddy!!!! :) great review anyway

[@WatchEric]

Whatever makes you feel better inside.

[@kiptonanthony3362]

I feel better now I got it off my chest!!!!

[@WatchEric]

😂😂

[@kiptonanthony3362]

@@WatchEric atleast you don't take yourself seriously....great channel,great reviews peace!!! On a side note any chance you could do a review on a grand seiko one day ?

[@stevestojan]

5980 for $38k? Damn.... Those were the days.

[@TortugaLanguageProductions]

best of the best of the best #watch_eric #USA #MIAMI #PATEK #CRM

[@Diderot68]

I don’t like the two small holes on the dial of the 5990. Would take a 5712 or 5740 anytime.

[@leoskjakald2002]

Big boy watchhh

[@WatchEric]

Yessir

[@barrylattuca5352]

The 5990 is my grail.

[@dmaul5190]

Is the clasp still shit? Same as all patecks?

[@WatchEric]

same thing lol

[@acep7079]

It's so heavy I've slipped a disc cm'on Eric.

[@omegaseamaster300m4]

You Need a 5990!

[@haaasbaaad7169]

Heavy hitter bro...

[@acep7079]

Don't f@#& around Eric. I mean cm'on Eric.

[@sevrin1965]

No current production model watch is worth double retail!! that said, I've got one extra kidney I don't need that I can trade LOL :-) 5980 or 5990 I don't mind ;-)

[@MTbone7]

Franks and beans!

[@aymaanreza4152]

Why did you changed the title? :(

[@rahulwadia7533]

Bro q : what's ur opinion on best watch under $3K

[@WatchEric]

at retail?

[@rahulwadia7533]

@@WatchEric retail, im not really into used