Buyer's Comparison
Patek Philippe Nautilus vs Aquanaut
The Patek Philippe Nautilus (1976, designed by Gérald Genta) and Aquanaut (1997, designed in-house) are the two great Patek sport watches — and choosing between them is the defining decision for any Patek collector. The Nautilus is the original: a 40mm porthole-shape case, an integrated steel bracelet, the Calibre 26-330 SC movement, and a market position so iconic that the 5711/1A in steel reached secondary-market prices above $200,000 at the 2022 peak. The Aquanaut was designed as a younger, more sporty alternative — a rounded-octagonal case with the same horizontal embossed dial pattern, an integrated tropical rubber strap (later available on bracelet), and a more accessible price point. Both run versions of Patek's chronometer-grade automatic movements; both carry the Patek Philippe Seal. The Nautilus 5711/1A trades $90,000–$140,000 today; the Aquanaut 5167A in steel trades $35,000–$50,000. The Nautilus is the grail; the Aquanaut is the more acquirable, more contemporary, and increasingly preferred option for younger collectors who don't want to wait years and pay six figures for the Nautilus.
Option A
Patek Philippe Nautilus
The 1976 Genta-designed icon
Best For
- Collectors wanting the historic icon
- Suit-and-tie wearing
- Long-term hold
Option B
Patek Philippe Aquanaut
The modern Patek sports watch on tropical rubber
Best For
- Hot climates and casual wear
- Younger collectors
- Better value-for-money
The Verdict
The Nautilus for the icon and the heritage. The Aquanaut for the modern aesthetic, the better wearing experience on rubber, and the dramatically more accessible price point.
In Stock
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
Patek Philippe Aquanaut — Available
Patek Philippe
$70,000 – $80,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5167A
Patek Philippe
$170,000 – $185,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5261R
Patek Philippe
$98,000 – $110,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5168G
Patek Philippe
$195,000 – $215,000
Aquanaut Singapore
Ref. 5167A-012
Patek Philippe
$105,000 – $120,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5167R
Patek Philippe
$70,000 – $80,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5167A
Patek Philippe
$125,000 – $150,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5968G
Patek Philippe
$150,000 – $200,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5968A
Patek Philippe
$100,000 – $125,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5164R
Patek Philippe
$150,000 – $200,000
Aquanaut Luce
Ref. 5261R
Patek Philippe
$90,000 – $100,000
Aquanaut Luce
Ref. 5269
Patek Philippe
$80,000 – $90,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5269R
Patek Philippe
$90,000 – $100,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5167R
Patek Philippe
$150,000 – $200,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5167A
Patek Philippe
$500,000 – $600,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5650G
Patek Philippe
$125,000 – $150,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5968G
Patek Philippe
$50,000 – $60,000
Aquanaut Luce
Ref. 5267
Patek Philippe
$90,000 – $100,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5168G
Patek Philippe
$450,000 – $500,000
Aquanaut Luce
Ref. 7968/300R
Patek Philippe
$400,000 – $450,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5167/300G
Patek Philippe
$50,000 – $60,000
Aquanaut Luce
Ref. 5267
Patek Philippe
$90,000 – $100,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5164A
Patek Philippe
$125,000 – $150,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5164G
Patek Philippe
$300,000 – $350,000
Aquanaut Luce
Ref. 5062
Patek Philippe
$150,000 – $200,000
Aquanaut Luce
Ref. 5072R
Patek Philippe
$125,000 – $150,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5968R
Patek Philippe
$90,000 – $100,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5168G
Patek Philippe
Price on request
Aquanaut Luce
Ref. 5268G
Patek Philippe
$90,000 – $100,000
Aquanaut Luce
Ref. 5268
Patek Philippe
$70,000 – $80,000
Aquanaut
Ref. 5167/1A
Patek Philippe
$50,000 – $60,000
Aquanaut Luce
Ref. 5267
FAQ
Patek Philippe Nautilus vs Aquanaut — Buyer Questions
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