Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 First Impression

Mark in Paris · 2015-05-10T12:03:53Z

Mark in Paris shares his first impression of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711, detailing how its unexpected thinness led to his appreciation and subsequent 5712 acquisition.

Mark in Paris

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Mark in Paris recounts his transformative first encounter with the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711, a watch he initially didn't understand despite its forum popularity. His experience highlights how the watch's unexpected thinness and elegance led to an immediate appreciation, ultimately influencing his acquisition of a 5712 shortly after.

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...for the first time, 3 years ago.

I wasn't a fan of this watch, even if I liked at that time the 70's design.

At the Patek 2012 novelties presentation in Paris, I met a fellow forumer who possessed the 5711 and I wanted to try it, just by curiosity.

It was the watch everybody was talking about of forums but I couldn't understand.

Well, as you imagine, it was love at first sight, but not for the criteria I usually appreciated (movement and shape) but for its... thinness.

It was indeed so elegant and refined...

These are the two bad pictures I took during that night but I can't get rid of watching and which made me acquire my 5712 two weeks later.

Just www.mylife.com.. ..

Have a great week everyone

Cheers, Mark

PS: Oh I know you tried clicking on the link, didn't you ?

This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2015-05-10 12:07:18

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 Nautilus 5711 is praised for its thinness, comfort, elegance, and captivating dial, making it an ideal everyday watch.
The 5711 and 5712 are both celebrated for their thinness and elegance, with the 5712 being a popular choice for daily wear.
The Nautilus 5711 is considered more dressy compared to the sportier Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo, making it a distinct choice.
A thinner, two-hand only Nautilus in the future would be a welcome addition, appealing to those who appreciate extreme refinement.
The 5711 is seen as a fantastic entry into the world of Patek Philippe, complementing other models like the Aquanaut, Calatrava, or Golden Ellipse for a well-rounded collection.
Some collectors prefer to manually set complications like the moonphase each time they wear a watch, rather than using watch winders.

The Discussion

COUNT DE MONET

May 10, 2015

refined and elegant: that will be the way I go down, one day maybe :-)! But you are right. [nt]

Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise

May 10, 2015

Interesting,

I always liked the Royal Oak Jumbo better than the Nautilus. But the more I see the Patek, the more I like it.. The Link doesn't work! Yours, Adam

Mark in Paris

May 10, 2015

They are quite different

The RO is more on the sporty side of the street whereas the 5711 is more on the dressy one. Clearly a watch to try at least once :) Cheers, Mark

Mark in Paris

May 10, 2015

Yes Moritz it is very tempting!

Maybe further on the road, that's all I wish to you :) Cheers, Mark

dr.kol

May 10, 2015

I bought 3710 in 2005 and

3712 a bit later. My 5711 I bought in the end of January this year. This watch is making me humble; it is so thin, so comfortable, so elegant and the dial makes me speechless... There is no other watch I would nowadays wear more as an everyday watch as my 5711. When I placed the watch on my wrist for the first time, it was instant love. Best, Kari

Mark in Paris

May 10, 2015

I feel the same when wearing mine

and I noticed than when we come in the Nautilus world we are quite enclined to be attracted by other references as well! Cheers Kari, Mark