Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711: Specs, History and 2026 Prices

The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A is the steel sports watch that came to define the luxury watch boom of the early 2020s. Patek discontinued it in 2021, and secondary market prices are still several times its last retail price, although well below their 2022 peak. This guide covers the 5711's specifications, its history, what it costs in 2026 and the alternatives, based on published specifications, price trackers and reviewer and owner commentary. We have not handled a 5711 for this article.

History

Gérald Genta designed the original Nautilus, the 3700, launched in 1976, four years after his Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Both were steel luxury sports watches with integrated bracelets at a time when high-end watches were almost always gold dress watches. The Nautilus took its porthole-shaped case from a ship's window.

The 5711/1A arrived in 2006 as the time-and-date steel Nautilus, best known with its blue horizontally embossed dial. Demand grew far beyond supply, and by 2021 the waiting lists and secondary prices had become legendary. Patek discontinued the reference that year, releasing two final versions: an olive green dial (5711/1A-014) and a limited Tiffany & Co. edition with a Tiffany blue dial. The time-only Nautilus continued in white gold as the 5811/1G from 2022, but Patek no longer makes a steel equivalent.

Specifications

• Case: stainless steel, 40mm (measured across, excluding the "ears" at 3 and 9), 8.3mm thick.
• Movement: Patek Philippe Calibre 324 S C, automatic, with a gold rotor and about 45 hours of power reserve.
• Crystal: sapphire on the front and back.
• Water resistance: 120m.
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds and date.
• Bracelet: integrated steel bracelet with a folding clasp.

What Reviewers and Owners Highlight

• Thinness: at 8.3mm, it sits low on the wrist and under a cuff, unusual for a sports watch.
• The bracelet: frequently praised as one of the most comfortable and best finished in the industry.
• The dial: the embossed blue dial shifts from almost black to bright blue depending on the light.
• Finishing: the movement, visible through the caseback, is finished to Patek's high standard.

Common Criticisms

• Simple movement for the price: it shows only time and date, and its 45-hour reserve is shorter than many modern watches costing a small fraction of its market price.
• Limited sports credentials: 120m water resistance and a polished, delicate finish mean many owners avoid wearing it for hard use.
• Small date window and modest lume, both commonly mentioned.
• Price: buyers pay mainly for design, finishing, brand and scarcity rather than function.

The Main Versions

• 5711/1A-010: the blue dial, the best-known version and the reference most guides quote.
• 5711/1A-011: a white dial version, less common on the secondary market than the blue.
• 5711/1A-014: the olive green dial released in 2021 as the final regular version.
• 5711/1A-018: the Tiffany & Co. edition with a Tiffany blue dial, limited to 170 pieces, which sells for far more than the others.

When comparing listings, check the full reference, not just "5711", because the dial version changes the price a great deal. The serial number, dial, caseback and papers should all match.

How It Wears

On paper the 5711 is compact for a sports watch. The 40mm figure is measured across the case, and the integrated bracelet tapers away from it, so owners commonly say it wears smaller than its size suggests. The low 8.3mm profile lets it slide under a shirt cuff, which is why it is often worn as a dressy everyday watch rather than a tool watch.

What It Costs in 2026

The 5711/1A can only be bought on the secondary market. Price tracker Loupe lists a market price of about $104,500 for the reference, and around $131,500 for the blue-dial 5711/1A-010. In an April 2026 report, Loupe put the blue dial at about $134,000, roughly 32% below its 2022 peak. The last retail price was about $34,890.

Prices depend heavily on dial version, condition and whether the watch comes with its box and papers. The final green dial and the Tiffany edition sell for more than the standard blue dial.

Before buying: buy from an established dealer or auction house, insist on full documentation, and check the serial number with the seller's paperwork. High-value references like this are a common target for counterfeits and modified watches.

Alternatives

• Audemars Piguet Royal Oak: the other Genta integrated-bracelet classic, also traded well above retail.
• Vacheron Constantin Overseas: a third high-end steel sports watch with an integrated bracelet.
• Grand Seiko SLGA009: often recommended for its finishing at a much lower price.
• Cartier Santos: a different shape, but a similar dressy sports watch on a steel bracelet. See our wedding watch guide.
• Tissot PRX: the integrated-bracelet look for well under $1,000. See our watches under $500.

The Bottom Line

The Nautilus 5711/1A is a genuinely important design with excellent finishing, but at around three to four times its last retail price it is bought for its name, history and scarcity rather than as a practical watch. Prices have fallen a long way from the 2022 peak, which shows that they can move in both directions. For anyone who mainly wants the look, an integrated-bracelet watch from another brand delivers much of it for far less.

Sources

• Market prices: Loupe 5711/1A; Loupe 5711/1A-010 market report 2026; WatchCharts
• History and the final versions: Collectability: the Nautilus craze; Quill & Pad on the green dial 5711/1A-014
• Prices and models: Luxury Bazaar Nautilus price guide