Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5712/1R First Look

penfriend · 2023-04-20T22:53:50Z

Penfriend shares first impressions of his Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5712/1R in rose gold. Discover community insights on its design and wearability.

Penfriend introduces his new Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5712/1R, sharing initial impressions of its rose gold case and dial integration. This post captures the excitement of a new acquisition and sets the stage for a deeper dive into this highly coveted reference.

Picked it up a few hours ago - a more detailed review will follow in some weeks. Upfront: The dial blends perfectly with the case. The first nautilus that really caught my attention, glad that the AD worked it out for me that soon 🙏
Also nice weight due to the RG 😄

Key Points from the Discussion

The Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5712/1R is considered one of the most beautiful Nautilus references in its rose gold iteration, with the dial blending perfectly with the case.
The rose gold version of the 5712 is seen as exceptionally charming and stands out more significantly compared to the steel version than the difference between A and R in the 5711 case.
Despite its relatively flat profile, the 5712/1R has a surprising heft due to its rose gold construction, though it is lighter than a platinum Day-Date 40.
The rose gold on the Nautilus, especially with a brown dial, is a highly appreciated combination, often looking even better in person than in photographs.
The 5712A (steel) did not fully convince the author, but the 5712/1R (rose gold) was an instant order after its release.

The Discussion

FabR

Apr 20, 2023

Huge congrats Nils, I remember you were due to pick up this beauty back home and it's indeed totally gorgeous! :-) Simply one of the most beautiful Nautilus references in this "new" /1R iteration! Enjoy my friend.

penfriend

Apr 21, 2023

Thank you Fabrizio!

and soon there will be decisions on the RH...

TeutonicCarFan

Apr 20, 2023

Great addition

I love the way the RG looks on the nautilus, the addition of a brown dial is tops. Enjoy 👍

penfriend

Apr 21, 2023

thanks Kev

it is really a nice and classic combination with this decentralized dial

geross

Apr 21, 2023

Very nice watch. Congratulations, a keeper. Wonderful picture. 👍

penfriend

Apr 21, 2023

thank you - will stay for sure and be worn a lot

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