Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-011 White Dial

small-luxury-world · 2012-12-08T14:56:01Z

Is the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-011 white dial underrated? See collector photos and debate its unique appeal vs. the classic blue.

I know, I know most of you prefer the black-blue dial and quite often I feel like the same,
but why is it so difficult for me to forget the silvery-white dial?

It is (probably) not a watch for everybody, but to which kind of (life)style would it fit?

Well, l et´s have a look at the watch - finally

...

Everything is very familiar, except the colour of the dial.

Caliber 324 SC, it is always nice to look at.

But the most important thing (at least to me) is. How does it look & feel on my/your wrist.

It makes me smile, I can´t forget about this version ... if I could find some extra money I could easily imagine ...

... to go for it, just for the "Italian" moments in life

Ciao tutti,
Oliver

This message has been edited by small-luxury-world on 2012-12-08 14:58:49

Key Points from the Discussion

The white dial of the 5711/1A-011 offers a vibrant 'explosion' under natural light, akin to intense white snow, bringing a fresh, sporty, and energetic character to the Nautilus line, distinguishing it from the more classic dark dials.
Some collectors find the white dial's high contrast potentially too strong, detracting from the Nautilus's inherent elegance, preferring the blue dial for its smoother aesthetic.
The metal bracelet of the Nautilus is highly praised as one of the best on the market, making the 5726A White a versatile 'all-rounder' suitable for various activities and climates, from swimming to formal wear.
The 'Gerald Genta' spirit of the Nautilus and Royal Oak designs, according to some, dictates that dark dials are optimal, making white dials less aligned with the original aesthetic intent.
The white dial of the 5711/1A-011 is considered unique and captivating, providing a distinct visual 'punch' that other Nautilus dials, including the 5980A in white, may lack in contrast or interest.
A critical observation points out that the 'Patek Philippe Geneve' text on the white dial is placed in a dedicated area that disrupts the harmony of the horizontal lines, a design choice not present on the blue version, which some find detracts from the watch's appeal.

The Discussion

watch-er

Dec 8, 2012

Prefer the blue dial

I saw both together and the white is just too much in your face for me. The dial detracts from the whole of the watch. The blue dial is to me far more elegant and lets the watch as a whole balance out nicely. The white is just too stark for me, I guess.

Mark in Paris

Dec 8, 2012

Contrast issue for me I think

Good question for understanding what stands behind this watch. I went for a try with the 5711 and 5726 in white when I was considering the 5712. I remember perfectly well it was very nice ... but less than a blue dial. Tonight, I just spent some time modifying some pictures on Photoshop and I guess I can make a parellel here: when moving the setting sliders, especially contrast or sharpness it is a challenge to find the right balance. You can easily feel when you go for too much contrast as you

foversta

Dec 8, 2012

I found it uninspired and boring.

Thanks for your nice presentation! But my point of view about the watch didn't change: the white dial in my point of view doesn't work for me. Once, a French guy told me that the dial was looking like a garage door. Since then, I can't remove this idea from my head. ;) Fx

Fricks

Dec 8, 2012

hahaha... good one, but i dont agree.

the debate that the blue and black dial are more classy, i can agree with you on that one. But ain't the nautilus already classy enough? This white dial gives it a fresh, young and sparkling caracter. Check it under the sun, and you will see that dials will punch you in the eye :)

MervC

Dec 9, 2012

You've ruined it for me...

You have now ruined the white dial for me... The garage door now comes up whenever I see the watch... :)

Ed. W

Dec 9, 2012

I guess I should just avoid dark blue doors now... [nt]

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