Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A Review

Puffy · 2012-10-07T11:40:05Z

Puffy reviews the Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A, highlighting its comfort, design, and 'under the radar' appeal with stunning photos.

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Puffy shares his detailed impressions and stunning photography of the Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A after several weeks of ownership. His review highlights the watch's comfort, design, and understated elegance, offering a collector's perspective on this highly sought-after reference.

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Hi guys

I've had this beast for a few weeks now and below you can see what i make of it....

some of the highlights for me...

Less is more
Light
Comfortable - this thing is unreal on the wrist, the many many 1/2 links make it hug the wrist
Good looking - see below for specifics
Under the radar - MOST important for me
Uncluttered - the dial is just as sweet as that of the 5167
Good lume
Resizing is easy - I got the version with bracelet screws as opposed to the pins which is a pain in the arse to work with

Look and feel in details....

When Patek designed the Nautilus both the aesthetic and the functional elements were given equal weight - nothing is left to chance here

Case, Dial, Hands, Lume, Bracelet and Polished Areas all work very well together and it's no wonder this in the world of horology is perceived as the Rolls Royce of sports watches - it truly is the masterpiece

the colours that make up the 5711 are white, black, blue and grey. They are all analogue and bind together extremely well.

Of all the watches I have owned and currently own, this is by far the best crafted of them all. I can't fault the 5711, not even the bracelet which I've always thought was a piece but resized properly it's a the dog's (see pics below for how i resized it)

A few snaps for everyone to look at...

hand in pocket shot. It goes with casual as well as office gear

the box it came in

sweet jesus look at this dial :drul:

looks great from all angles

very comfy bracelet

1.5 link to get a super fit

just stunning

so good looking you just have to stop in the street to snap it

next to its mate

About the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5167

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Reference 5167

The Reference 5167 represents the 40mm stainless steel iteration within Patek Philippe's Aquanaut model line. Introduced in 2007 and remaining in current production, this reference features a black dial and establishes the standard sizing for the steel Aquanaut offering.

The 40mm stainless steel case houses the automatic Caliber 324 S C movement, providing 45 hours of power reserve. The watch incorporates a sapphire crystal and smooth bezel configuration. Water resistance extends to 120 meters, while the distinctive composite rubber strap displays an embossed check pattern that complements the case design.

This reference appeals to collectors seeking contemporary Patek Philippe sports watch execution in stainless steel. The 5167 offers entry into the Aquanaut model range while maintaining the manufacturing standards associated with the Geneva manufacture. Its ongoing production status ensures availability through authorized channels for both new collectors and those expanding existing collections.

Specifications

Caliber: 324 S C

Case: Stainless Steel

Diameter: 40 mm

Dial: Black

Water Resist.: 120m

Crystal: Sapphire

Key Points from the Discussion

The Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A is praised for its 'less is more' design, light weight, and exceptional comfort on the wrist, attributed to the many half-links in its bracelet.
The watch's dial is particularly lauded for its uncluttered aesthetic and the interplay of white, black, blue, and grey colors, which are described as analogue and harmoniously integrated.
The 5711/1A is considered an 'under the radar' timepiece, a significant factor for the author, and is seen as a versatile watch suitable for both casual and office wear.
While acknowledging the watch's overall perfection, one contributor suggests that a little more finishing on the movement would make it absolutely flawless, though this is considered 'splitting hairs'.
The bracelet, often a point of contention for some, is highlighted for its comfort and ease of resizing due to the use of screws instead of pins in this version.
The 5711/1A is compared to the 5712/1A, with the 5711's clean and simple design being preferred by some over the more complicated and asymmetrical 5712.

The Discussion

amanico

Oct 7, 2012

Congratulations, Puffy. Cool catch.

scurfa

Oct 7, 2012

Very nice and your right its so easy to wear and very...

..discrete not many people know what they are and that suits me aswell! Congratulations.

Puffy

Oct 7, 2012

exactly, the more low key, the better for me. in fact a friend of mine stayed over this

weekend and he always goes straight for the Rolexes in the watch box. he looked at the Pateks and mumled "Philip Patek, not bad, where's that Red Sub I love" works for me...

111forza

Oct 7, 2012

Very very very nice

Congratulations love it. Gorgeous dial wear in good health

Puffy

Oct 7, 2012

cheers mate. the dial is indeed unreal... blue, grey, black... stunning [nt]

Fricks

Oct 7, 2012

Congratulations...

... the pictures look great, you really managed to capture how deep this blue dial is. Wear it in good health