About the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711
The Nautilus 5711 is widely regarded as the watch that defined the market for luxury stainless steel sports watches, commanding premiums that placed steel examples above many gold complications from other makers. Patek Philippe produced the 5711 in stainless steel as reference 5711/1A, in white gold as 5711G, and in rose gold as 5711R, each paired with signature dials finished with the horizontal relief pattern the Nautilus is famous for. The joaillerie variants, built on platinum cases and bracelets, represent the pinnacle of the reference, with baguette-cut gemstones set across the bezel and dial for collectors who want both horological prestige and high jewellery craftsmanship. Patek Philippe announced the discontinuation of the core steel 5711/1A in 2021, an event that intensified global demand and cemented the 5711's place as a landmark collectible reference.
What to Look For
Buyers shopping for a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 for sale should pay close attention to reference suffixes, as they encode the case material and dial color: the 5711/1A-011 denotes the stainless steel white dial example, the 5711/1300A-001 identifies the steel diamonds green dial that was released as a final tribute edition, while 5711G indicates white gold and 5711R rose gold. Condition of the integrated bracelet, originality of the dial, and presence of the full set including box and papers are the primary value drivers, with unworn or lightly polished examples and complete documentation commanding the strongest premiums across all configurations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the case size of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711?
The Nautilus 5711 measures 40 mm in diameter across all material variants, including stainless steel, white gold, rose gold, and platinum joaillerie examples. This size represented a meaningful update from earlier Nautilus references and is widely considered the sweet spot that drove the modern popularity of the line.
What makes the joaillerie 5711 references like the 5711/112P-001 and 5711/113P-001 different from the standard 5711?
The joaillerie references are built on platinum cases and bracelets rather than steel or gold, and feature baguette-cut gemstones set across both the bezel and the dial, with the 5711/112P-001 using rubies and the 5711/113P-001 using emeralds. These pieces are produced in extremely limited numbers and sit at the top of the 5711 hierarchy in both rarity and price.
Is the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 still in production?
Patek Philippe officially discontinued the core stainless steel Nautilus 5711/1A in 2021, making existing examples on the secondary market the primary way to buy one today. Certain precious-metal and jewellery variants have had limited continued availability, but all configurations of the 5711 are now sourced through authorized dealers' remaining stock or the pre-owned market.
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