Patek Philippe 5711/1A Nautilus Discontinuation & Green Dial
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Patek Philippe 5711/1A Nautilus Discontinuation & Green Dial

By patekova · May 1, 2021 · 62 replies
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In the wake of the Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A's discontinuation, forum member patekova initiated a timely survey to gauge community sentiment on their favorite 'regular production' Nautilus models. This article synthesizes the diverse opinions and expert insights shared by collectors, offering a valuable perspective on the enduring appeal and varied preferences within the iconic Nautilus line. Patekova's original post, highlighting the 5990/1A, serves as the foundation for this exploration into what makes a Nautilus truly exceptional in the eyes of its most ardent admirers.

I thought it might be an appropriate time and fun exercise to take a survey and find out which “regular production” Nautilus is the favorite among the forum members. To keep the playing field level, I have limited the survey to regular production watches, thus excluding limited edition and limited production watches. Included in the survey are all models starting with the the 3700 up to and including all current models, in any metal or combination of metals. Including images and why your favorite is tops for you would be most interesting and appreciated.

I will be happy to start. My favorite is the 5990 1/A for the following reasons. For me the essence of Patek is complications. In the 5990 you get a dual time zone watch with dual day night indicators for local and home times, a fly back chronograph, the center hand of which can be run continuously as a seconds hand without harming the mechanism, a beautifully colored and symmetrical dial with the unusual feature of the 2 registers being at 12 and 6 (rather than 3 and 9). It has the heft and size of a sports watch, yet it is quite comfortable to wear. For a  sporty/sports watch I think steel is the ideal metal. My impression is that it is much rarer than 5711 and I like that it is a bit under the radar (although I think that may change with the introduction of the rose gold version). Bottom line, I love this watch and never tire of wearing it.

I look forward to reading what your favorites are and why and seeing beautiful images.

Best, Patekova 




About the Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711

The Patek Philippe reference 5711/1A-011, part of the Complications collection, is distinguished by its white dial, offering a different aesthetic compared to other dial variations within the 5711 series. This particular configuration provides a clean and legible presentation, appealing to collectors who prefer a more understated yet refined look. It represents a specific iteration of a well-known Patek Philippe model, recognized for its integrated design.

The watch features a 40mm stainless steel case, housing the self-winding Caliber 26-330 SC movement. This movement provides a power reserve of 45 hours. The case is fitted with a sapphire crystal, contributing to its water resistance of 120 meters. The fixed bezel and integrated bracelet are characteristic elements of its construction.

This reference appeals to collectors interested in the evolution of Patek Philippe's offerings, particularly those seeking specific dial colors within established model lines. Its production run from 2019 to 2021 marks it as a relatively recent, yet now discontinued, variant. The watch's specifications align with Patek Philippe's standards for mechanical timepieces.

Specifications

Caliber
Cal.26-330 SC
Case
Stainless Steel
Diameter
40mm
Dial
White
Water Resist.
120m
Crystal
Sapphire

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GW
Gwai
May 1, 2021

happy design marriage of brute force and delicacy. Cheers Marc

MP
Mpower16
May 1, 2021

Personally, the symmetry of the design and the dressy elements in a sports watch, unparalleled..

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997c4gts
May 1, 2021

Agree it has every complication I need- a great all rounder!

PR
Pretty Boy
May 1, 2021

It might eventually be outdone by the /1R version though (definitely not by 5711/1A-014 or 5711/1300A). Best, V.

PA
patekova
May 1, 2021

it might be a bit much for me. It will be quite heavy and definitely not an under the radar watch. I do think, for better or worse, it will raise both the profile and desirability of the steel version.

IL
ilie.adrian
May 2, 2021

I like very much 5990. I have a 5726 1A-014 blue dial and last Friday I received 5980 1AR….. I like the dial very very much…..also I like two tone rose gold and steel I like complications on Nautilus and for this reason I don’t want a 5711. Now we don’t know anymore who’s the watch lovers and who’s the person who want a Nautilus 5711 for make easy money. Also we will see what are the next movement of Patek. I really don’t believe in discontinuing of Nautilus 5711 and also I think Mrs. Stern play

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