Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811 Watch Debuts As The White Gold 5811/1G-001

Patek Philippe selected mid-October-2022 to launch the successor to the ultra-successful Nautilus 5711 household with the modestly up to date Nautilus 5811. Whereas future fashions will are available in different treasured metals in addition to metal, the Nautilus 5811 comes out with a stunning (and basic) blue dial and 18k white gold case and bracelet because the reference 5811/1G-001. The outgoing Nautilus 5711 mannequin was in manufacturing for almost 15 years, the ending of which was introduced by Patek Philippe in February of 2021. It took till October 2022 for Patek Philippe to announce the substitute which is kind of as most individuals anticipated it to be – a slight improve that kind of shares the identical enchantment because the 5711.

What’s principally new in regards to the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811? That is going to sound quite a bit like when Rolex updates a basic just like the Submariner. The adjustments are actual, however they’re designed to be as unremarkable as attainable with the intention to forestall the brand new mannequin from presumably outshining an previous mannequin. In accordance with Swiss watch manufacturers, that is the way you “protect the integrity” of their basic “codes.” The 40mm large 5711 is now 41mm large within the 5811. So there may be that small dimension improve which goes to lead to quite a lot of collector dialogue. The case remains to be very skinny at simply 8.2mm thick.

Patek Philippe says that the principle a part of the case is now two components, and extra in line visually with the unique Gerald Genta-designed Nautilus watches from the Nineteen Seventies. Among the curves on the case look a bit completely different, however in fact the general dial and case of the Nautilus may be very a lot what it has at all times been – which might be a secure and efficient wager for Patek Philippe. As at all times the case is water resistant to 120 meters and has a flat sapphire crystal over the dial. Whereas particulars are slim for now, Patek Philippe has additionally talked about that the crown lever system is new and in addition patented. When you take a fast take a look at the crown meeting you’ll certainly discover one thing new. Patek Philippe says now you can pull out the screw-down crown from the watch case’s “dial aspect,” which I feel means you possibly can pull it out to regulate the time with out having to first take the watch off of your wrist. The implication might be that the crown stem system is extra strong, and in addition fluid in its movement. I sit up for trying out how this works in particular person within the close to future.

Extra adjustments to the Nautilus are discovered on its different essential half, the bracelet. The bracelet for probably the most half seems to be the identical however it’s barely completely different. Most notably so within the deployant system which lastly takes the Nautilus bracelet into the trendy period. Gone is the little dangly clasp, changed by a skinny butterfly-style deployant. The bracelet now additionally has a micro-adjust system within the type of two small segments that open and shut on both aspect of the deployant. The variations made to the bracelet will most likely be what most individuals discover once they put on the Nautilus 5811 over the older 5711.

Total case adjustments to the Nautilus 5811 are minor however all precise enhancements. I don’t assume the 5811 invalidates the 5711, however is relatively a barely overdue replace of the Nautilus to deliver the watch extra consistent with the trendy era merchandise of competitor manufacturers. At least, the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811 does have a brand new in-house made automated motion which is the caliber 26-330 S C. The automated motion is 3.3mm thick operating at 4Hz (28,800 bpm) with 35-45 hours of energy reserve. This motion options the time with central seconds and the date, together with a hacking seconds complication that was not truly a part of the motion included within the outgoing Nautilus 5711 mannequin. The caliber 26-330 S C has a 21k gold automated rotor and may be very fantastically completed when seen by way of the rear of the case.

To honor the almost 50-year-old Nautilus’ newest mannequin, the 5811, Patek Philippe went a predictable however tasteful route by making it in white gold with a blue dial much like that of the primary watches. Collectors know that that is just the start, however what isn’t identified is how lengthy Patek Philippe will wait till they launch a 5811 in metal, nor what number of watches they are going to produce. Nautilus watches are very troublesome to get proper now and it isn’t clear how difficult it is going to be to get a Nautilus 5811 for the primary few years. My suspicion is that further gold fashions can be accessible in 2023, however {that a} metal model of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811 is not going to be accessible till 2024 or later. Worth for the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811 reference 5811/1G-001 in 18k white gold is $69,785 USD. Be taught extra on the Patek Philippe watches web site right here.