
Miranda's original post sparked a vibrant discussion by presenting a visual size comparison between the Patek Philippe Cubitus and the iconic Nautilus. Her initial observation, featuring Hodinkee's imagery, served as a crucial catalyst for collectors to weigh in on Patek Philippe's strategic direction and design philosophy, particularly concerning the introduction of new lines and their relationship to established classics. This article synthesizes the community's diverse perspectives on the Cubitus's design, market positioning, and potential impact on the brand's legacy.

The Patek Philippe reference 5711/1A-011, part of the Complications collection, is distinguished by its white dial, offering a different aesthetic compared to other dial variations within the 5711 series. This particular configuration provides a clean and legible presentation, appealing to collectors who prefer a more understated yet refined look. It represents a specific iteration of a well-known Patek Philippe model, recognized for its integrated design.
The watch features a 40mm stainless steel case, housing the self-winding Caliber 26-330 SC movement. This movement provides a power reserve of 45 hours. The case is fitted with a sapphire crystal, contributing to its water resistance of 120 meters. The fixed bezel and integrated bracelet are characteristic elements of its construction.
This reference appeals to collectors interested in the evolution of Patek Philippe's offerings, particularly those seeking specific dial colors within established model lines. Its production run from 2019 to 2021 marks it as a relatively recent, yet now discontinued, variant. The watch's specifications align with Patek Philippe's standards for mechanical timepieces.
If we had a quartz Nautilus... we could probably match supply with demand... at staggering margins. The dreaded watchmaker is not needed (nearly) and the desperate SS customer gets something that says Patek on it for his golf buddies to glance at... haha... the models WITHOUT the big date aren't really quite so ugly as the one WITH... but yeah, this oozes cynicism... and I think--again--this provides the fulfillment of a MAN'S SS watch that does not require a human as much to make.
You can see the first link curves differently and there's a much stronger taper on the Cubitus. As for it fitting, it might, but it's definitely not the same bracelet.
In the picture above, the size looks about the same between the 5821 and the 5811. But the 5821 measures 45mm between 10-4 while the Nautilus is 41mm between 10-4. Are my eyes deceiving me or is the Cubitus really much larger than the 5811? I am quite confused by the size.
Don't forget the quick change bracelet/strap.
30m WR which is much inferior to the Nautilus and hard to explain and also round movement in a square case, I thought square movements for square cases were true luxury.
An even uglier nautilus?
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