Yasuharu Abe's Patek Philippe Theory - Part 4 - Nautilus II

hello everyone.

Following on from last time, I would like to write about Nautilus again this time.

About Nautilus

Of the current models, it is no exaggeration to say that the one that is driving the popularity of the Nautilus is the "Ref. 5711/1A," the successor to the original Nautilus.
This long-selling model maintains enduring popularity and stable value.

Reference 5711/1A-001

It was released in 2006 as "5711/1A-001" with a blue-black dial, screw-down bracelet links, and the Geneva Seal engraved on the movement.
Later, the bracelet specifications were changed from screws to pins, the branch number was changed to 010, the moviement was changed to the Patek Seal, and the logo specifications on the dial were changed, and the latest model is equipped with a new caliber (with hacking function).
It seems like the latest models are few on the market and the selling prices are high.

Reference 5711/1A-011

In 2012, an additional color, the white dial "Ref. 5711/1A-011", was released.
Although it is more popular than the blue-and-black dial, I think the number of units produced is overwhelmingly smaller.
There are rumors that production will end in 2020, so I personally think it will be interesting to see how the price develops in the future.

Reference 5711/1R

"Ref.5711/1R" added to the lineup as a new model in 2015
The 18KRG case and bracelet and the brown gradient dial give a very beautiful and elegant impression.
I think one of the charms of this watch is that it remains thin even though the material has changed.
Of course, solid gold feels heavier than stainless steel, but the excellent fit makes it completely unnoticeable, which I think is unique to this watch.

I've heard about it and have actually seen the watch, and I think it's probably something that can only be ordered at a boutique in Geneva or is only available to VIPs, but the "Ref. 5711/1P" is also incredibly cool.
Like the "Ref. 5711/1R," the bracelet is thin and the blue of the dial is very vivid.
Of course, since it is a platinum case, a differentiated diamond is embedded at the 6 o'clock position.
It's a model that you rarely come across, but I can't help but dream about owning such a watch.
*The "Ref. 5711/1P" mentioned here is a different model from the 40th anniversary model.

Although it's a bit out of chronological order, I'd like to talk about the Nautilus with a leather strap, which was released in 2007 and was not very popular at the time.
There were three types: YG case x white dial, RG case x brown dial, and WG case x gray dial. At the time, there were few units in circulation, so I wondered why they released such an uncool model.
Perhaps my tastes have changed, or perhaps I just didn't have an eye for it yet, but looking back now I think the design is simple yet cool.
Commit has also sold the WG case x gray dial and the RG case x brown dial.

Nautilus 40th Anniversary Model

Finally, I would like to talk about the Nautilus 40th anniversary model.
In 2016, the Ref. 5711/1P, a three-hand watch with a platinum case and limited to 700 pieces worldwide, and the Ref. 5976/1G, a chronograph watch with a silver grey case and limited to 1,300 pieces worldwide, were released.
At the time, it was very difficult to purchase it through official channels, and I think only a very limited number of people had access to it.

Both models feature special specifications, with diamonds on the bar indexes, a gold calendar frame, and embossing on the dial signifying the 40th anniversary.
The box is also a reproduction of the cork used in the Nautilus from 1976.

Although the list price was high at the time, they are now being sold on the market for more than three times that price, making them difficult to purchase, including in terms of price.

The "Ref. 5976/1G" is an impressive model, with the largest case size of any Nautilus at 44mm and a heavy weight.

summary

Even though it's called Nautilus, there are many different models, and there are some that we haven't mentioned yet.
It will be very interesting to see how it is evaluated in the market and how its price will change in the future.

For those of you who have read this far, do you now want a Nautilus?

Now, on to Aquanote next time.