Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-010

The brainchild of legendary watch designer Gerald Genta, the Nautilus was introduced in 1976 to compete with Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak, another now-iconic Genta-designed steel sports watch launched a few years earlier. Its case shape, with ear-like projections either side, was like nothing the industry had seen before and despite not being an immediate hit it’s now one of the most sought-after Patek models around. The 5711/1A made its debut in 2006 to mark the 30th anniversary of the model and became an instant hit, with client waiting lists said to be around a decade long and the market value going stratospheric. Despite this, Patek discontinued it in 2021, only to replace it soon after with the equally hard-to-get olive-green dial version. All steel, with a horizontally embossed dial, gold applied hour markers and a date aperture at 3 o’clock, it’s a triumph of simplicity that exudes high-end luxury. It’s powered by the automatic calibre 324 SC which holds a power reserve of 35-45 hours and is visible through the exhibition caseback, revealing the stunning 21k gold rotor within.

This Patek Philippe has undergone a thorough inspection of water resistance, accuracy, functionality and condition to determine the level of reconditioning required to meet our strict standards. It has also been referenced against technical documents and manufacturer records where available to ensure authenticity and a clean history. Our watches have a 24-month warranty for your peace of mind, in conjunction with any remaining manufacturer’s warranty from new or from service.

Box: Yes
Year: 2011
Product code: 243950
Case size: 40 MM
Case material: Steel
Movement: Automatic A mechanical watch is powered by a spring. Manual mechanical watches must be hand wound. Automatic watches are also mechanical, and are wound by a weight that spins with the wearer's movements. A quartz watch is battery powered and extremely accurate.
Bracelet material: Steel
Dial type: Black & Blue
Water resistance: 120 metres