New and Preowned Patek Philippe Nautilus Watches

The Nautilus Legacy

The Patek Philippe Nautilus was designed by Gérald Genta in 1976 at a time when luxury sports watches were reshaping the world of horology. The prototype Nautilus 3700/1A introduced a revolutionary, rounded octagonal bezel inspired by ship portholes, an ultra-thin 7.6mm profile that houses the automatic Calibre 28-255C, and an integrated bracelet that flows seamlessly from the case. The ref. 3700 established a design standard that remains essentially unchanged to this day. What sets the Nautilus apart from traditional dress watches is its identity as a high-end sports watch that never sacrifices finishing quality. In contrast to pure tool watches, every Nautilus features hand-finished movements, bevelled edges, Côtes de Genève decoration, and Geneva Seal certification. The signature horizontal embossed dial creates visual depth and a distinctive premium aesthetic, while the two-piece case construction delivers meaningful water resistance without compromise to form.

Current Nautilus Collection Highlights

The Nautilus is worn on the wrists of collectors, connoisseurs, and industry leaders worldwide. Celebrated as the most coveted luxury sports watch for nearly 50 years, the collection spans from pure time-only references to highly complicated models.

By Reference

The Nautilus 5711 is the quintessential Nautilus experience. The most iconic reference in the collection, this 40mm time-and-date model with its blue dial became the defining modern Nautilus. Key variants include the 5711/1A (stainless steel, standard production), 5711/1R (rose gold), and 5711/1P (platinum with baguette diamond bezel). The steel 5711 was discontinued in 2021, generating exceptional demand in the collector market. The Nautilus 5712 builds on this foundation by adding a power-reserve indicator and a moon-phase complication. The 5712/1A in stainless steel is the most accessible entry point, with white gold and rose gold variants also available. It retains the 40mm case diameter of the 5711 but with significantly greater movement complexity.

Ladies Nautilus Collection

The ladies’ Nautilus 7118 offers the full Nautilus design language at a refined 35.2mm diameter, ideally suited to wrist sizes of 5.5–7.0 inches. Available in stainless steel with the signature blue dial, the 7118 gives access to the same iconic aesthetic as the 5711 in a properly scaled format. It is powered by the Calibre 324 S C, with a centre sweep seconds hand and instantaneous date.

Complications Models

The Nautilus 5726 is the definitive annual calendar Nautilus. It combines day, date, and month displays with a moon-phase indicator, requiring only one manual correction per year (on 1st March). The steel 5726/1A is particularly collectible, especially examples with the Tiffany blue dial. The Nautilus 5980 adds chronograph and dual-time zone functionality to the collection. Powered by the CH 28-520 C FUS movement, it features a flyback chronograph alongside a second time zone display in the 40.5mm case. The 5980 perfectly balances sports utility with the high finishing standards expected of Patek Philippe, making it the reference of choice for collectors who want complication within the Nautilus design.

Technical Specifications

Investment & Value

The Patek Philippe Nautilus ranks among the strongest investment watches of the modern era, with well-documented appreciation across key references. Steel Nautilus models in particular have outperformed demand due to limited annual production. Top investment references include:

Nautilus Models with Strongest Appreciation:

• Patek Philippe 5711/1A-010 (discontinued 2021, final blue dial steel production)
• Nautilus 5711 Tiffany dial (rare retailer-signed variants)
• Patek Philippe 5726/1A-014 (annual calendar with Tiffany blue dial)
• Early Nautilus 3700 jumbo references (original Genta design)

Best Value Strategy: Pre-owned Nautilus references from 2015–2020 offer an excellent entry point, combining modern movements with strong long-term value. At Master Luxury, our certified pre-owned inventory is typically priced 15–22% below current secondary market levels, with full authentication, warranty coverage, and contemporary Calibres 324 and 26-330. The Nautilus price has remained extraordinarily stable due to the small annual production volumes (approximately 15,000–20,000 pieces across all references), Patek Philippe’s status as an independent family-owned manufacture, and documented waiting lists of 8–10 years at authorised dealers. Stainless steel models show the most aggressive appreciation curve — the discontinued 5711/1A has gained 200–300% in value since 2019.

Master Luxury Advantage

Every pre-owned Patek Philippe Nautilus listed on our site undergoes full authentication by our in-house team. Our verification process covers: case and bracelet serial number checks against Patek Philippe archives; movement authenticity; dial originality, including print quality, patina, and correct markers; bracelet and lug attachment integrity; and functional testing, including date-change operation and power reserve accuracy. Every watch comes with a full warranty, competitive pricing across all configurations, expert guidance on reference and variant selection, insured global express delivery with tracking, and complete provenance documentation including service history where available.