The brand new Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811/1G replaces the 5711.

The information that watch aficionados and the entire business had been anticipating is lastly out… A few years in the past, the hearsay that the 5711, the time-and-date Nautilus, probably the most sought-after watches and an icon of high-end horology and elegance, can be discontinued began to unfold. Which not lengthy after can be confirmed by Patek Philippe, with a number of continuation fashions to be launched regardless (with a inexperienced dial, or Tiffany blue). The 5711 now has a successor accessible in gold solely and with a number of updates. Meet the brand new Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811/1G-001.

Initially, the brand new time-and-date Patek Philippe Nautilus, the reference 5811/1G-001 appears so much just like the 5711 however comes with a number of updates. The primary change pertains to its diameter. The case design is acquainted nevertheless it has grown barely from 40mm to 41mm. Consistent with what Thierry Stern had said, the case is out there in gold solely and never in metal. An attention-grabbing memory of the unique 1976 reference 3700 Nautilus the case is a two-part building and continues to be water-proof to 120 meters. It incorporates a new pull-out piece lever system (patent pending) that enables the winding stem to be pulled out from the dial facet. Final however not least, the built-in white gold bracelet is fitted with a patented fold-over clasp secured with 4 impartial catches. One of many nice upgrades with the bracelet and the buckle, these are fitted with a micro-adjustment system and might thus be prolonged by 2 to 4 mm for enhanced sporting consolation.

The opposite main replace pertains to the blue sunburst dial that now has a gradient impact with a black gradation on the periphery. The utilized indices and palms are in white gold, with luminescent materials, as you might anticipate. It additionally comes with a number of adjustments such because the steel body across the date window at 3 o’clock we noticed on the inexperienced dial Nautilus.

The brand new time-and-date Nautilus is powered by the identical engine, the automated Calibre Patek 26-330 S C (which changed the 324 in 2019), geared up with stop-seconds. Seen by way of the exhibition case again, this motion runs at 4 Hz with a Gyromax steadiness and Spiromax steadiness spring (manufactured from Silinvar, a silicon-based materials). Its energy reserve is of min. 35 hours – max. 45 hours.

The brand new Patek Nautilus 5811/1G-001 comes on an built-in stainless-steel bracelet with a brushed and polished end. The folding clasp has been up to date with a consolation launch system. The retail worth is EUR 69,200.

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