Yasuharu Abe's Patek Theory - No. 108 - Now's the time to buy!? "Nautilus" "Ref. 5980/1A-001" / "Ref. 5711/1A-001"

Good evening everyone.

We were blessed with good weather during this year's Golden Week, and I'm sure everyone had a great holiday. Many customers visited Commit Ginza (hereafter referred to as our store) every day, and many even came from far away, making it a very lively Golden Week. Thank you again.

Well, due to the international situation, the movement of "Nautilus" and "Aquanaut" was relatively quiet and slow in March and April, but I think that the movement is picking up again in May, depending on the selling price and model. Especially considering the recent exchange rate (weak yen), there are actually many models that are quite good buys! So this time, I would like to introduce two "Nautilus" watches, "Ref. 5980/1A-001" and "Ref. 5711/1A-001", which I think are a great deal compared to the prices sold in Japan and overseas! Now is the time to buy!

"Ref.5980/1A-001"
"Nautilus Chronograph" SS

The first Nautilus chronograph model, the Ref. 5980/1A-001, was announced in 2006 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus.

There are three types of dials: a white dial with the same color as the sub-dials, and a black dial with silver. Each has its merits, but the blue dial, which is the most characteristic of the Nautilus, is the most popular. The sub-dial at 6 o'clock is a distinctive design that is also shared with the Annual Calendar Chronograph "Ref. 5960P-001" released in the same year.

The 30-minute counter and 12-hour counter, which are important for chronograph measurements, are placed on the same axis at the 6 o'clock position, setting this model apart from previous models. The first revolution of the overlapping white hand with a red arrow at the tip measures 30 minutes (0-30 minutes) written in blue, and the second revolution measures 30 minutes (31-60 minutes) written in red. The other overlapping white hand is the 12-hour counter on the inner circumference, and by looking at both, you can see the measured time, making this a groundbreaking design.

With a case diameter of 40.5mm and a thickness of 12.5mm, it doesn't feel that large, but it makes a huge impact when worn.

All accessories are included, including the warranty card, box, and Nautilus Chronograph booklet. Although it has been polished in the past, the bracelet has not stretched and it is an impressive piece.

The cheapest price in Japan is in the early 22 million yen range (tax included), while a well-known overseas sales site has it in the early 20 million yen range (tax not included).

The selling price is 18,700,000 yen (tax included).

It's in good condition, comes with all the accessories, and is an overwhelmingly reasonable price. There is international uncertainty, but considering the yen's depreciation, which is said to be the lowest in 20 years, I wonder if we'll ever see a price like this again. In my opinion, this is a must buy!

"Ref.5711/1A-001"
"Nautilus" SS

The ever-popular three-hand model "Ref. 5711/1A-001" was released in 2006 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus.

This is the earliest model, and its distinctive features include the Geneva Seal engraved on the movement and the screw-type bracelet links. Compared to the dials released after minor changes, the dial has a matte finish and a more classical feel.

By the way, in 2009, Patek Philippe established its own quality standards, and the movement engraving became a PP seal. Considering this, models equipped with Geneva Seal movements have a short production period and there are few of them in circulation, so I personally think that they may be highly rated in the future.

Additionally, this watch uses the "Cal. 315 SC AIG. 1" movement, which is said to have been installed from around 2006 to 2008, which is sure to appeal to enthusiasts.

The black-blue dial is modern yet somehow classic, reminiscent of the original Nautilus Ref. 3700. The embossing is wider on the early model, and the “PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE” logo, which is written in two lines, is also larger.

The warranty is dated 2007, and all accessories such as the [Patek Philippe] tag, box, and booklets are included. It has hardly been polished, the bracelet is solid, and it is a very impressive piece with only minor scratches and scuffs.

The cheapest price in Japan is nearly 30 million yen (tax included), while a well-known overseas sales site has it in the mid-21 million yen range (excluding tax).

The selling price is 18,700,000 yen (tax included).

This is a watch that has it all: in good condition, complete with accessories, and reasonably priced. The early model "Ref. 5711/1A-001" is likely to become less common and its price will rise in the future. Considering its future, this is a very interesting model, so I recommend buying it now!

summary

What did you think.

In the 105th installment of our Patek discussion, we covered the Aquanaut, which seemed like a good value, but this time we're introducing two Nautilus watches that are "absolute buys."

To anyone who is worried about this, please give this a push!!!

Thank you for reading to the end. We will continue to work hard to introduce as many models as possible.

see you!