Patek Philippe Nautulis compared to Omega Dynamic

Hello to all watch fans, I wanted to open a discussion on a topic that is widely discussed but with a different lens. We all know by now that steel watches with integrated bracelets, born in the late sixties, were fundamental for the revival of mechanical watchmaking. In particular, the Nautilus is positioned among the first watches with integrated high-end bracelet that cost even more than gold watches. But I would not quibble too much about the history of this piece but more about the aesthetic and technical design of this watch and compare it with that of the much less prestigious Omega Dynamic.

The similarities start in their aesthetics both have an elliptical-like shape with two elongated ends on the sides.

As you can see from the image, the watches are very different but have similarities. The design of the bracelet is oyster type for Omega and H type for Patek. What certainly distinguishes the design of the bracelet and case, however, is the concept behind it.

Both watches base their fundamental principle on the maximum comfort of the case on the wrist. As you can see in the advertisements, the omega was born to be super ergonomic

And the Nautilus is not far behind, as Gerald Genta's design paid great attention to the wearability and the effect of uniformity that the watch gave by passing the hand along the bracelet and the case. This is not what I say but Gerald's wife, she tells an interview about her husband's thoughts about the design of watches, for completeness here is the link: https://youtu.be/icLFcf0J42U?si=nZ-u9_SULrF4kLYx

From Minute 57 to 1 hour and 5 min (look at the gesture that the wife makes on the clock). It is fascinating to pass your hand over the omega dynamic and feel the same feeling of uniformity and comfort that I can only imagine in a Patek.

This is only the first point that I would like to expose the second is more technical and concerns the construction of cash. The crates have a similar approach or concept to construction. Both have the bracelet or strap for Omega (including case for Patek) that is interposed between the case back and the bezel / case, depending on the two cases. Although the patek has the main case integral to the bracelet, instead Omega has a bracelet that is interposed between case and caseback, it is possible to notice the similarities in the constructive appriccio, but not in the hook that in one is obtained by screws and in the other by screw caseback.

Trovo affascinante la comparazione fra questi due modelli iconici dell'epoca.

Concludo dicendo che forse Omega é stata studiata dal Grande designer e rielaborata con grande ingegno per creare quelli che oggi sono orologi iconici. Vorrei sapere cosa ne pensate di questa disamina, se la avete apprezzata o meno e se vi va di condividere ulteriori informazioni o disamine.