Patek Philippe 5711 Nautilus Alternatives Collection

kamdaswani · 2021-05-06T13:57:19Z

Denied the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 green dial, kamdaswani shares his unexpected acquisition of a highly coveted Aquanaut. Discover collector insights.

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In a candid post, WatchProSite member kamdaswani shares his experience attempting to acquire the highly coveted Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711 with the new olive green dial. While the 5711 proved unattainable, kamdaswani's journey took an unexpected turn, leading to a significant acquisition that sparked considerable discussion among collectors regarding Patek Philippe's allocation strategies and the allure of alternative references.

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i know what i want .. and i also know what i can reasonably expect to get ... i truly truly truly want the new 5711 with that lovely olive green dial and so i sat one on one with my AD... by the end of the meeting i knew it was not meant to. be ...BUT ...and it's a big but... i walked away, gratefully and very happy with this ...

Apparently not everyone is "qualified" to change the strap so will go back tomorrow to change it to the Orange one ...

all in all, it was a good day !

what say you ?

About the Patek Philippe Complications Ref. 5711

The Patek Philippe Complications reference 5711/1A is a specific configuration within the Complications model line. This particular reference is identified by its serial number 5914840, with a movement number 6084863.

The watch is presented in a stainless steel case, indicated by the "/1A" suffix. No specific details regarding the crystal material or movement architecture are provided.

This reference appeals to collectors seeking a Patek Philippe Complications model in stainless steel. Its specific serial and movement numbers are documented for identification purposes.

Specifications

Caliber: 26-330 S C

Case: Stainless steel

Diameter: 40mm

Dial: Blue, White

Water Resist.: 120m

Crystal: Sapphire

Key Points from the Discussion

The acquired reference is arguably a 'better' watch with more useful functionality than the 5711, making it a highly desirable alternative.
Many collectors are on extensive waiting lists for this specific Aquanaut reference, highlighting its scarcity and desirability.
Acquiring this Patek Philippe Aquanaut is considered a 'jackpot' and a close second to the green 5711, indicating its high status among collectors.
The ability to acquire such a desirable Patek Philippe reference suggests significant purchasing history or influence with an Authorized Dealer.
The Aquanaut is considered an excellent 'default option' when the Nautilus 5711 is unavailable, underscoring its strong appeal.

The Discussion

GLau

May 6, 2021

Absolutely you hit a ....

jackpot 🎰! This prize is a close second to the green 5711. Congrats and enjoy this fantastic day !

baufoam

May 6, 2021

I actually want that Chronograph version of the Aquanaut much more than a 5711.

Congratulations! I have been on “The List” for one for a couple of years. We shall see I I ever end up with one....

Clueless_Collector

May 6, 2021

Poor you, I’m terribly sorry you have to settle for this…sell it for 2-3x and get a 5711/1A-010 with some change then 😅