Patek Philippe unveils new white gold Nautilus 5811 and rare left-handed split-seconds monopusher chronograph
PATEK Philippe has souped up its iconic Nautilus with the new Ref 5811.
A direct successor of the discontinued 5711, the sports diver has been given an upgrade and now comes with a white gold case and bracelet. It also boasts a blue sunburst dial with a black gradient rim.
At 41 mm, the 5811 is 1 mm larger than its predecessor. It also now has a two-part case construction, just like the original from 1976, the Ref 3700/1A.
Nautilus fanboys might also recognise the date font from 40th anniversary edition, Ref 5711/1P, that was issued in 2016. Not only that, a white gold aperture frame has also been added to the date window for the new 5811.
The watch boasts a new patent-pending pull-out piece lever system that allows the winding stem to be removed from the dial side, without requiring access through the back. It is designed to replace the previous “split stem” system.
Also new is the fold-over clasp and a 2-4 mm quick adjustment system on the bracelet so that the band can be resized without the use of tools.
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The 5811 is water-proofed to 120 m and is powered by the self-winding 26-330 S C calibre. The movement has a “stop seconds” device which allows time setting to be made to the exact second.
Designed by Gerald Genta and launched in 1976, the Nautilus has been a mainstay for Patek Philippe over the decades.
For the watch’s 30th anniversary in 2006, the Ref 5711 was introduced and has since become one of the world’s most sought-after watch.
Despite its popularity, Patek Philippe pulled the plug on the reference in 2021.
Various editions have gone on to fetch record prices in auction, including one with a Tiffany blue dial that Patek produced for Tiffany & Co. It went under the hammer for over US$6 million last December.
That winning bid was more than 100 times the watch’s retail price of US$52,635.
Along with the 5811, Patek also announced a few other novelties including the new Ref 5373P-001 split-seconds monopusher chronograph with perpetual calendar.
A reinterpretation of the Ref 5372, it distinguishes itself from the latter with inverted displays and operating elements.
The 5373 is also the first split-seconds chronograph for left-handers made by Patek Philippe since 1927, when it created a unique piece for a customer.
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