5811/1G
CurrentNautilus Date White Gold
2022 — present
41mm 18ct white gold time-and-date — successor to the 5711 in white gold. Blue-grey gradient dial.
Case: 18ct White GoldDial: Blue-grey gradient
Patek Philippe
Nautilus
40mm (Nautilus standard) · 43.3mm (5726 Annual Calendar)
The Patek Philippe Nautilus is, by any measure, the most desirable luxury sports watch in the world. Designed by Gérald Genta — who sketched it on a cocktail napkin during a meeting with Patek president Henri Stern in 1976 — the Nautilus challenged the assumption that fine watches must be formal. Its porthole-inspired octagonal bezel with rounded corners, integrated steel bracelet, and distinctive horizontal embossed dial launched an entirely new category: the luxury steel sports watch. The reference 5711/1A-010 in steel with blue horizontal-embossed dial became the watch most associated with extreme secondary market premiums, trading at four to six times its retail price before its discontinuation in 2021. The 5711/1A-011 in white dial followed it into discontinuation the same year. Today, buyers seeking a steel Nautilus must acquire one pre-owned — there is no new supply. Current production Nautilus references include the 5726/1A annual calendar, 5712/1A moonphase, and the newer 5811/1G in white gold. The Nautilus's cultural presence — worn by celebrities, athletes, and collectors across every continent — has only amplified its desirability.
Key References
5711/1A-0105711/1A-0115726/1A5712/1A5811/1G5800/1A
100%
Authenticated
5,000+
Pieces Sold
25+
Countries
Specifications
Nautilus Technical Specifications
| Movement | Calibre 26-330 S C (5711) · Calibre 324 S QA LU 24H/303 (5726) — automatic, Patek Philippe Seal |
|---|---|
| Power reserve | 45 hours (26-330 S C) · 45 hours (324 S QA) |
| Water resistance | 120 metres (5711) · 60 metres (5980) |
| Case material | Stainless Steel · 18ct Yellow / White / Rose Gold · Platinum |
| Case diameter | 40mm (5711) · 43.0mm (5726 Annual Calendar) · 41mm (5980 Chronograph) |
| Thickness | 8.3mm (5711) · 11.3mm (5726) |
| Lug-to-lug | 43mm (5711) |
| Weight | ~145g (5711 steel) |
| Crystal | Sapphire (anti-reflective) |
| Bezel | Octagonal stepped with rounded corners |
| Bracelet | Integrated Patek bracelet (varies by reference) |
Reference Guide
Nautilus References Explained
5712/1A
CurrentNautilus Moonphase Power Reserve
2006 — present
40mm steel with date, moonphase, power reserve, and small seconds at 5 o'clock.
Case: Stainless SteelDial: Blue with horizontal embossing
5726/1A
CurrentNautilus Annual Calendar
2010 — present
40.5mm steel Nautilus with annual calendar (date, day, month) and moonphase.
Case: Stainless SteelDial: Various colours including blue, brown, gradient
5980
CurrentNautilus Chronograph
2006 — present
40.5mm chronograph version — available in steel (5980/1A, discontinued), rose gold (5980/1R) and combinations.
Case: Stainless Steel · 18ct Rose Gold
5990/1A
CurrentNautilus Travel Time Chronograph
2014 — present
40.5mm steel with chronograph and dual time zone via Travel Time mechanism.
Case: Stainless Steel
5711/1A-010
DiscontinuedNautilus Date Steel (DISCONTINUED)
2006 — 2021
40mm steel with blue dial — the most iconic Nautilus reference. Discontinued 2021. Permanent supply ceiling.
Case: Stainless SteelDial: Blue with horizontal embossing
5711/1A-014
DiscontinuedNautilus Tiffany Blue (DISCONTINUED)
2021
170 pieces produced for Tiffany & Co. with Tiffany Blue dial. Auction records over $6M.
Case: Stainless SteelDial: Tiffany Blue
5711/1A-011
DiscontinuedNautilus Date White Dial (DISCONTINUED)
2018 — 2021
40mm steel with white dial — produced for ~3 years before 5711 line discontinuation.
Case: Stainless SteelDial: White
5711/1A-018
DiscontinuedNautilus Olive Green (DISCONTINUED)
2021
Final 5711 reference — olive green dial. Produced for less than one year.
Case: Stainless SteelDial: Olive green
Market Price
What does a Nautilus cost?
Discontinued retail (5711/1A-010)
Was ~$34,800
Pre-owned (low)
$165,000
Pre-owned (high)
$285,000
Recently observed
5711/1A-010 'classic blue' trades $185,000–$245,000 with full set; 5711/1A-014 'Tiffany Blue' commands $1.5M–$3.5M+ at auction.
5712/1A trades $80,000–$120,000; 5726/1A annual calendar at $90,000–$130,000. 5980/1A steel chrono (discontinued 2017) at $190,000+. 5811/1G white gold $115,000–$145,000.
History
Nautilus Through the Years
1976
Nautilus reference 3700/1A launched at Baselworld — designed by Gérald Genta on a napkin.
1981
Reference 3800/1 introduced — slightly smaller version with three-hand display.
2006
30th anniversary — reference 5711/1A launches with blue dial. Becomes the modern icon.
2010
5726/1A Annual Calendar launches with date, day, month, moonphase.
2014
5990/1A Travel Time Chronograph introduced.
2018
5711/1A-011 white dial introduced.
2021
5711/1A discontinued globally; 5711/1A-014 Tiffany Blue produced (170 pieces); 5711/1A-018 olive green produced.
2022
5811/1G white gold launches as the spiritual successor to the 5711.
Buying Guide
How to buy a pre-owned Nautilus
01
Steel 5711 supply is permanent
Patek discontinued the 5711/1A in 2021. The total worldwide pre-owned supply is now fixed at the number of pieces produced. Each year, more 5711s enter long-term collections and become unavailable. If you want a steel Nautilus, the price floor is structurally supported.
02
The 5712/1A is the connoisseur's Nautilus
The 5712/1A with its asymmetric dial layout (moonphase, power reserve, small seconds at 5) is the more horologically interesting Nautilus and trades at significantly less premium than the 5711. For collectors who want the Nautilus aesthetic with a 'thinking person's dial', the 5712 is the choice.
03
Box, papers, hangtags are essential
On Nautilus pieces above $100,000, full set is non-negotiable for resale. Original Patek box, certificate of origin matching the case serial, hangtags, and any service records add $20,000+ to value. Watch-only listings are deeply discounted because they are difficult to sell back.
Sizing
Will the Nautilus fit your wrist?
Nautilus 5711 at 40mm with 8.3mm thickness wears smaller than its diameter due to the slim profile and integrated bracelet design. Suits wrists 6.25" and up. The 5726 Annual Calendar at 40.5mm and 11.3mm thickness wears larger and is best on 6.75"+ wrists. The 5980 chronograph at 40.5mm has more visual weight due to the chronograph pushers and sub-dials.
Compare
Nautilus vs. its siblings
vs. Aquanaut
Aquanaut shares Patek's integrated sports watch DNA but uses a rounded octagonal case and composite strap rather than the Nautilus's metal bracelet — sportier and slightly more modern.
vs. Complications
Complications collection includes annual calendars, world times, and chronographs in classic round cases — the alternative for those who want Patek complication watches without the integrated sports format.
vs. Calatrava
Calatrava is Patek's pure dress watch — opposite of the Nautilus aesthetic. Many Patek collectors own both: Nautilus for daily wear, Calatrava for formal occasions.
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