Patek Philippe is a long-established Swiss luxury watch brand, one of the world's three major watch brands. There are many popular models such as the Aquanaut and Calatrava, but the Nautilus we will introduce this time is particularly popular. In the secondary market, the white dial "Ref. 5711/1A-011" was discontinued in 2020, and the blue dial "Ref. 5711/1A" was discontinued in 2021, and they are being traded at several times the list price.
This time, we will go back three generations and thoroughly compare the representative models of the Patek Philippe Nautilus (Ref. 5711/1A, Ref. 5800/1A, Ref. 3800/1A)! If you want to buy a Nautilus but are unsure which model to buy, or if you want to know the history of the Nautilus, this is a must-read, so be sure to read until the end.
- ◆ Introduction to the three generations of "Nautilus"
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◆ Specification comparison between "Ref.3800/1A" and "Ref.5800/1A"
- ❶【Case】
- ❷ [Dial][Dial]
Index and needle thickness
Reference 3800/1A Thin Reference 5800/1A Thick The thicker indexes and hands allow for a wider area of luminous material, improving visibility.❸【Bracelet】
Bracelet Width
Reference 3800/1A Thin Reference 5800/1A Thick Like the indexes and hands, the bracelet width of the "Ref. 5800/1A" is also thicker.
Spec comparison between "Ref.5800/1A" and "Ref.5711/1A"
Next, let's compare the "Ref.5800/1A" and "Ref.5711/1A".
The main specifications are as follows:Reference 5800/1AReference 5711/1A
38mm Case diameter 40mm SS Bezel SS blue Dial Blue or Black or White Luminova Luminous Luminova SS material SS SS bracelet SS 120m Waterproof 120m Automatic Drive system Automatic Cal.330SC Cal Cal.315SC or 324SC or 26-330SC Approximately 45 hours Power reserve About 48 hours or About 48 hours or About 45 hours ❶【Case】
Case diameter
Reference 5800/1A 38mm Reference 5711/1A 40mm The case diameter of the "Ref. 5711/1A" has been increased to 40mm.structure
Reference 5800/1A Two-piece construction Reference 5711/1A 3-piece construction The "Ref. 5711/1A" has been changed from a "two-piece structure" in which the back cover and the case body are integrated to a "three-piece structure" in which the back cover and the case are separate, expanding the range of movements that can be installed.❷【Movement】
Movement
Reference 5800/1A 330SC Reference 5711/1A 315SC or 324SC or 26-330SC The "Ref.5711/1A" was originally equipped with the "Cal.315SC", but was changed to the "Cal.324SC" with a higher vibration frequency in a minor change. In 2019, it was further changed to the "Cal.26-330SC" with a hack function, but due to the short production period and the small number of units, the market price is high.
* Hack function: A function that stops the second hand, allowing you to set the time to the second. summary
What did you think?
This time, we compared three generations of the Patek Philippe Nautilus, and we hope you can see how it has evolved over the years.
There is almost no difference in case size or design, but each Nautilus has its own unique charm: the long-selling model "Ref. 3800/1A" with its compact design, the "Ref. 5800/1A" which is considered a rare model as it was produced for only about three years, and the "Ref. 5711/1A" which is traded at prices far above the list price and has excellent investment value.
Please come and find your favorite model.