Buyer's Comparison
Rolex Daytona vs Patek Nautilus
The Rolex Daytona and Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A are arguably the two most coveted wristwatches in the modern luxury market. They share little in common functionally — the Daytona is a chronograph, the Nautilus is a time-and-date integrated-bracelet sports watch — but they share a specific kind of cultural status: both are routinely cited as the watches that affluent buyers want most and have the hardest time acquiring. The Daytona 126500LN in steel trades $30,000–$42,000; the Nautilus 5711/1A in steel with blue dial trades $90,000–$140,000. The Nautilus commands a roughly 3x premium over the Daytona despite both being steel sports watches from top-tier Geneva makers. The decision between them is rarely about specifications. It's about whether you want the world's most-recognised chronograph (Daytona) or the world's most-photographed luxury sports watch (Nautilus). Both are excellent objects; both will hold value extremely well over decades; both are best acquired through a global dealer network given multi-year boutique waitlists at authorised dealers.
Option A
Rolex Daytona
The world's most-recognised chronograph
Best For
- Chronograph enthusiasts
- More accessible icon price
- Steady appreciation
Option B
Patek Philippe Nautilus
The most-photographed luxury sports watch
Best For
- Maximum cultural cachet
- Wear-on-the-bracelet aesthetic
- Suit-and-tie wearing
The Verdict
The Daytona for chronograph functionality and a more rational price-to-icon ratio. The Nautilus 5711/1A if you can pay the premium and want the most-photographed luxury sports watch on earth.
In Stock
Rolex Daytona — Available
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 126519LN
Rolex
$30,000 – $40,000
Daytona
Ref. 126500LN
Rolex
$25,000 – $30,000
Daytona
Ref. 126503
Rolex
$33,500
Daytona
Ref. 126500LN
Rolex
$450,000 – $500,000
Daytona
Ref. 116576TBR
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 126509
Rolex
$25,000 – $30,000
Daytona
Ref. 126503
Rolex
$40,000 – $50,000
Daytona
Ref. 126518LN
Rolex
Price on request
Rainbow Daytona
Ref. 116595RBOW
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 126505
Rolex
$90,000 – $100,000
Daytona
Ref. 116508
Rolex
$80,000 – $90,000
Daytona
Ref. 116515LN
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 116508
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 126508
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 116505
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 116508
Rolex
$400,000 – $450,000
Daytona
Ref. 116576TBR
Rolex
$40,000 – $50,000
Daytona
Ref. 126519LN
Rolex
$60,000 – $70,000
Daytona
Ref. 126508
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 116505
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 116505
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 126509
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 116508
Rolex
$25,000 – $30,000
Daytona
Ref. 126503
Rolex
$70,000 – $80,000
Daytona
Ref. 116508
Rolex
$90,000 – $100,000
Daytona
Ref. 116505
Rolex
$80,000 – $90,000
Daytona
Ref. 116519LN
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 116509
Rolex
$200,000 – $250,000
Daytona
Ref. 116588TBR
Rolex
$100,000 – $125,000
Daytona
Ref. 126506
Rolex
$200,000 – $250,000
Daytona
Ref. 126529LN
Rolex
Price on request
Daytona
Ref. 126535TBR
Rolex
Price on request
Daytona
Ref. 126535TBR
Rolex
Price on request
Daytona
Ref. 126539TBR
Rolex
Price on request
Daytona
Ref. 126579RBR
Rolex
Price on request
Daytona
Ref. 126589RBR
Rolex
Price on request
Daytona
Ref. 126595TBR
Rolex
Price on request
Daytona
Ref. 126598TBR
Rolex
$1,000,000
Daytona
Ref. 116588SACO
Rolex
$80,000 – $90,000
Daytona
Ref. 116509
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 126505
Rolex
$60,000 – $70,000
Daytona
Ref. 126508
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 116519LN
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 126509
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 126508
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 126518LN
Rolex
$25,000 – $30,000
Daytona
Ref. 126503
Rolex
$50,000 – $60,000
Daytona
Ref. 126505
Rolex
$40,000 – $50,000
Daytona
Ref. 116518LN
Patek Philippe Nautilus — Available
Patek Philippe
$125,000 – $150,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5711/1A
Patek Philippe
$125,000 – $150,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5711/1A
Patek Philippe
$150,000 – $200,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5711/1R
Patek Philippe
$200,000 – $250,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5712/1R
Patek Philippe
$1,000,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5711/1A
Patek Philippe
$80,000 – $90,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5726A
Patek Philippe
$125,000 – $150,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5712/1A
Patek Philippe
$100,000 – $125,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5726/1A
Patek Philippe
$100,000 – $125,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5712G
Patek Philippe
$200,000 – $250,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5980/1R
Patek Philippe
$150,000 – $200,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5811
Patek Philippe
$250,000 – $300,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5740G
Patek Philippe
$150,000 – $200,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5980/1AR
Patek Philippe
$80,000 – $90,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7010/1R
Patek Philippe
$60,000 – $70,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7010R
Patek Philippe
$700,000 – $800,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5711/1300A
Patek Philippe
$90,000 – $100,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7010R
Patek Philippe
$250,000 – $300,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5990/1R
Patek Philippe
$90,000 – $100,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7118/1200A
Patek Philippe
$100,000 – $125,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7118/1A
Patek Philippe
$70,000 – $80,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7010R
Patek Philippe
$800,000 – $900,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5711/112P
Patek Philippe
$90,000 – $100,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5980/1A
Patek Philippe
$700,000 – $800,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5719/10G
Patek Philippe
$600,000 – $700,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5980/10R
Patek Philippe
$700,000 – $800,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5723/1R
Patek Philippe
$600,000 – $700,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5711/110P
Patek Philippe
$125,000 – $150,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7118/1200R
Patek Philippe
$1,000,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5990/1400G
Patek Philippe
$100,000 – $125,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5990/1A
Patek Philippe
$125,000 – $150,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5712R
Patek Philippe
$300,000 – $350,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5711/1A
Patek Philippe
$100,000 – $125,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7010/1R
Patek Philippe
$500,000 – $600,000
Nautilus 5711/1P
Ref.
Patek Philippe
$900,000 – $1,000,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5980/1400G
Patek Philippe
$70,000 – $80,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7118/1A
Patek Philippe
$50,000 – $60,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7118/1A
Patek Philippe
$500,000 – $600,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5976/1G
Patek Philippe
$200,000 – $250,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5980/60G
Patek Philippe
$100,000 – $125,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7010/1R
Patek Philippe
$150,000 – $200,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5713/1G
Patek Philippe
$125,000 – $150,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5980R
Patek Philippe
$150,000 – $200,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5990/1A
Patek Philippe
$700,000 – $800,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5723/112R
Patek Philippe
$700,000 – $800,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5711/111P
Patek Philippe
$125,000 – $150,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7118/1200R
Patek Philippe
$125,000 – $150,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5711/1A
Patek Philippe
$125,000 – $150,000
Nautilus
Ref. 5726/1A
Patek Philippe
$100,000 – $125,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7118/1R
Patek Philippe
$90,000 – $100,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7118/1200A
Patek Philippe
$80,000 – $90,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7118/1200A
Patek Philippe
$70,000 – $80,000
Lady Nautilus
Ref. 7118/1A
FAQ
Rolex Daytona vs Patek Nautilus — Buyer Questions
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