What is the difference between Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-001 & 5711/1A-010 | JEWEL CAFÉ Malaysia

The Patek Philippe Nautilus line has been the leader in luxury sports watches since its introduction in 1976. After the current model Ref. 5711/1A of the Nautilus series announced the demise of the white dial in 2020, the same model’s blue dial will be discontinued in 2021. 5711/1A’s recent pricing has already showed a substantial increase trend. The announcement of the production halt has worsened the skyrocketing pricing issue, generating a major ripple in the watch industry. Looking back at the Nautilus 5711/1A, its exceptional manufacturing competence is still impressive. Do you all understand? The Nautilus 5711/1A, which elicits varied reactions, really has numerous different models. This article will explain in full the differences between the Patek Philippe Nautilus series 5711/1A-001 and 5711/1A-010. The information below explains the distinction between these two watches and the 5711/1A-011, which was launched in 2012.

What is the difference between Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-001 and 5711/1A-010?

【Previous model】Nautilus Large Ref.5711/1A-001

This is the first 5711 watch in the Nautilus series, released in 2006. 5711/1A-001 is the official model number. Whether it’s the dial design or the movement, it’s the same as the 5711/1A-010 that will be introduced next.

◆ Production period: 2006 ~ 2010
◆ Diameter: 40 mm
◆ Thickness: Approximately 8.3 mm
◆ Material: Stainless Steel (SS)
◆ Glass: Sapphire crystal glass, Sapphire glass back case
◆ Waterproof: 120 meters
◆ Dial: Black and blue dial (luminous white gold 3D hour pointer)
◆ Weight: Approximately 120 g
◆ Bracelet connection parts: Screw
◆ Automatic movement: Cal. 324 SC (Frequency 28,800 hourly)

【Current model】Nautilus Large Ref.5711/1A-010

The current style of Nautilus Large 5711/1A is 5711/1A-010. (At the time of writing, the official website still referred to this style as the current model). It was released in 2010, and the following are the basic specifications:

◆ Production period: 2010 ~ present
◆ Diameter: 40 mm
◆ Thickness: Approximately 8.3 mm
◆ Material: Stainless Steel (SS)
◆ Glass: Sapphire crystal glass, Sapphire glass back case
◆ Waterproof: 120 meters
◆ Dial: Black and blue dial (luminous white gold 3D hour pointer)
◆ Weight: Approximately 120 g
◆ Bracelet connection parts: Needle (Spring)
◆ Automatic movement: Cal. 324 SC (Frequency 28,800 hourly)

As for the movement, it is changed from Cal.324 SC to Cal.26-330 SC in 2019.

Although the exact change time is not known, according to the information on the official website of Patek Philippe, the movement specification of the Nautilus 5711 series watch is currently Cal.26-330SC.

The difference between Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-001 and 5711/1A-010 is the “bracelet”.

The main distinction between Nautilus 5711/1A-001 and 5711/1A-010 is the bracelet’s series connecting pieces. Patek Philippe changed the bracelet connecting element from screw to needle around 2010. They also modified the model’s number. Aside from that, there are no significant distinctions between the two watches. Furthermore, as previously stated, individuals are carrying Cal.26-330SC among the existing 5711/1A-010. As everyone knows, the Nautilus series watches are extremely scarce, especially on the import market.

However, with the discontinuation of the Nautilus 5711/1A, speculations of a replacement model from Patek Philippe are circulating. If a new model to replace the 5711/1A is introduced in the future, it will most likely be equipped with the Cal. 26-330 SC movement and will begin to circulate on the market. Let us see what Patek Philippe has in store for us in April!

What kind of watch is Patek Philippe Nautilus Large 5711/1A-011?

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-011

The next watch I’d like to show you is the 5711/1A-011, which was introduced in 2012 and features a white dial. Except for the dial color, all parameters are identical as 5711/1A-010. Steel needles are also used in the bracelet’s components.

◆ Production period: 2012 ~ 2020
◆ Diameter: 40 mm
◆ Thickness: Approximately 8.3 mm
◆ Material: Stainless Steel (SS)
◆ Glass: Sapphire crystal glass, Sapphire glass back case
◆ Waterproof: 120 meters
◆ Dial: White
◆ Weight: Approximately 120 g
◆ Bracelet connection parts: Needle (Spring)
◆ Automatic movement: Cal. 324 SC (Frequency 28,800 hourly)

This 5711/1A-011 will stop production in 2020, one step earlier than the blue dial.

Although market changes are slower than on the blue dial. Since it was the first to be phased out in January 2020, and the blue model will follow suit in 2021, a number of factors have contributed to the price of this white dial rising.

Nautilus 5711/1A Second-hand Price

The new or old blue dial or the white dial are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain in the market, thus this watch is on the “to-buy list” of many watch dealers. It even sparked a Nautilus war among industry players. The price of this watch may fluctuate in the future owing to the introduction of new timepieces or changes in socioeconomic conditions. As a result, Patek Philippe’s brand trends and the Nautilus market will remain important objectives for watch enthusiasts in 2021.

Summary

So far, this article has explained the distinction between Nautilus 5711/1A-001 and 5711/1A-010, as well as the comparison to 5711/1A-011. In conclusion, the 5711/1A-001 is a stainless steel three-hand display Nautilus series watch produced between 2006 and 2010. It’s the same model as the 5711/1A-010, which was produced between 2010 and 2020. The main distinction between the two is whether the bracelet is connected with a screw or a needle. The white dial variant of the Nautilus, 5711/1A-011, was introduced later. As long as the news of the production halt is revealed, most market circumstances will rapidly improve, and the buy price will climb proportionally. This idea, I feel, has been comprehended by the readers as well. Furthermore, as noted in the report, Patek Philippe plans to announce the new work in April 2021. This site will continue to update pertinent information at that time, so stay tuned!