The Patek Philippe Nautilus is the most coveted modern wristwatch in the world. Designed by Gérald Genta in 1976, the Nautilus broke the rule that fine watchmaking required precious metal — and fifty years on, the 5711/1A and 5980/1R remain the references that define luxury sport. Bizak & Co. sources the discontinued steel 5711 series and the current Travel Time, Annual Calendar, and Perpetual references.
The original 3700/1A (1976), the modern 5711/1A (2006-2021), the 5712 Power Reserve/Moonphase, the 5980 Chronograph, the 5990 Travel Time, the 5740 Perpetual Calendar. Each one a Genta porthole — horizontal embossed dial, integrated bracelet, ear-piece lugs. Discontinued steel references trade above retail; current production is allocation only.
Yes. Patek discontinued the 5711/1A in 2021 after a four-year-long farewell. The Tiffany Blue 5711/1A-018 was the final variant. Current Nautilus production is gold and platinum-only at the 5711 case size.
Steel · Rose Gold · White Gold · 7118 · 5711 · 5980 · 7010 · 5712 · Blue Dial · 5726 · 5990 · Date · Chronograph · Gray Dial · 5740 · Automatic · 5719 · Annual Calendar · Diamond Dial · Diamond Bezel · Moon Phases · 40mm · Brown Dial · Green Dial · Travel Time · 32mm · Perpetual Calendar · Rose Gold Bracelet · Steel 40mm · Steel Rose Gold Bracelet · White Dial
Further reading from our desk: Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-010 Review · Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-014 Green Dial Review · Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-018 'Tiffany & Co.' Blue Dial Review · Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1R-001 Rose Gold Brown Dial Review
