Patek Philippe
Nautilus 5711
5711/1A
The steel sports icon that redefined what a luxury watch could be.
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Overview
The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A is the stainless-steel expression of the Nautilus line, presenting a 40 mm case in a design whose porthole-inspired silhouette traces back to Gérald Genta's original 1976 concept. Its signature blue-black gradient dial, with horizontally embossed relief, became one of the most recognisable faces in modern horology. Powered by the in-house Calibre 26-330 S C, the reference combined refined finishing with the integrated-bracelet sportiness that defines the Nautilus family.
History
Reference 5711/1A entered production in 2006 as the contemporary successor to the earlier 3711, consolidating the Nautilus identity around a 40 mm case size that proved broadly appealing to collectors and enthusiasts alike. Over its roughly fifteen-year production run it accumulated a devoted following, with demand consistently outpacing supply. Patek Philippe announced the discontinuation of the 5711 in stainless steel in 2021, a decision that intensified collector interest in the reference and cemented its place in horological history.
Notable points
- Case and integrated bracelet crafted entirely in stainless steel, with alternating polished and satin-brushed surfaces that echo the original Nautilus aesthetic.
- The blue-black gradient dial features a distinctive horizontal embossed pattern — often called 'Clous de Paris' or simply the Nautilus relief — that shifts subtly under changing light.
- Calibre 26-330 S C is a self-winding movement offering hours, minutes, seconds, and date, built and finished to Patek Philippe's exacting manufacture standards.
- Announced as discontinued in January 2021, the 5711/1A's final production chapter drew widespread attention across the collecting community.
- The 5711 line succeeded the reference 3711 and continued the Nautilus tradition established by Gérald Genta's iconic 1976 design.
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