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How will this iteration of the 5980 go down in Horological History Books? I’m assuming it is a much less produced watch than the blue dialed version.
Small search on Chrono24:
31 blue dialed for sale (of wich one Black Venom 😭)
6 white dialed for sale
The blue dials have the highest asking price. Although the white versions are not far behind. Now the monetary value of these steel Chronograph Nauti have been on the rise steeply the last few years but I wonder why the white dials aren’t appreciated more than the blue dials?
1. Much rarer (!!)
2. More sporty (suits a chronograph better)
Now don’t get me wrong; the blue dial obviously is the ‘original’ color of the Nautilus. But there are quite some collectors who would state that there is no business for a chronograph in the Nautilus design (personally I feel that is rubbish, but I’m somewhat biased...). So why the greater demand for the blue dial chronograph? The white dial sets it more apart against its thinner nephews and radiates a more sporty feel. Besides that the 5980 is more of a summer watch anyway so a white dial makes it even more perfect.
I love that Patek blue/grey color even more than the white (silver actually). But when concerning the chronograph the white dial suits the complication better. The blue dials fit the 5711 and 5712 much better. A white dial in a 5711? It makes it more of a girls watch to me (nothing wrong with that). So to me a 5711 should come in blue apparel.
Oh and why hasn’t there been a white dialed 5712? I think that could be a very cool version. To weird? Patek? Small LE batch?
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How will this iteration of the 5980 go down in Horological History Books? I’m assuming it is a much less produced watch than the blue dialed version.
Small search on Chrono24:
31 blue dialed for sale (of wich one Black Venom 😭)
6 white dialed for sale
The blue dials have the highest asking price. Although the white versions are not far behind. Now the monetary value of these steel Chronograph Nauti have been on the rise steeply the last few years but I wonder why the white dials aren’t appreciated more than the blue dials?
1. Much rarer (!!)
2. More sporty (suits a chronograph better)
Now don’t get me wrong; the blue dial obviously is the ‘original’ color of the Nautilus. But there are quite some collectors who would state that there is no business for a chronograph in the Nautilus design (personally I feel that is rubbish, but I’m somewhat biased...). So why the greater demand for the blue dial chronograph? The white dial sets it more apart against its thinner nephews and radiates a more sporty feel. Besides that the 5980 is more of a summer watch anyway so a white dial makes it even more perfect.
I love that Patek blue/grey color even more than the white (silver actually). But when concerning the chronograph the white dial suits the complication better. The blue dials fit the 5711 and 5712 much better. A white dial in a 5711? It makes it more of a girls watch to me (nothing wrong with that). So to me a 5711 should come in blue apparel.
Oh and why hasn’t there been a white dialed 5712? I think that could be a very cool version. To weird? Patek? Small LE batch?
Interesting data and good points --- it's all of course subjective, but I agree on the beauty/fitness of the white dial on a 5980, and frankly I also like it quite a lot on the 5711 ;-)
The fashion of the moment mostly favors the blue across the board, but these things easily change. A white LE 5712, maybe next summer, might indeed revive interest (and I'd buy it in a second!). Best wishes 
I don't have the answers to your questions, but can tell that your watch is my favourite 5980 by far
Enjoy it in the best health!
Lovely pic of a lovely piece
The white 5980 and 5711 are both very gorgeous to me.... I do understand why the blue is priced higher even if the white is rarer.... simply more demand. Most will not afford the luxury of two Nautiluses so for choice of one most opt for a blue. The white dial is often (not always ofncourse) someone’s choice once a blue Nautilus is already in the collection. Perhaps there are other better reasons but that is one at least...
Personally I would be very happy with either or even better both
Here is mine saying hello:
Personally I would be very happy with either or even better both
Here is mine saying hello:
Great and valid points!
I guess it's just one of those: People have spoken, it's the demand... I've never even considered a white dial while hunting 5980A.
Interesting though, when you've brought it up.
Latest pic of the blue version here attached:
Prefer the white
Nautilus blue is truly exceptional, but my preference for the 5980a is the white. Face and chrono dial being the same color makes the watch overall feel more integrated and seamless. Just my opinion though
Another example is the 5980r, where the face and chrono dial are both black/grey. Here’s a pic of mine yesterday
Another example is the 5980r, where the face and chrono dial are both black/grey. Here’s a pic of mine yesterday
Another nice picture, please keep them coming!😁Agree re the white for the 5980, I'd rank it at least on par with the blue dial, though I don't own either for this model 😉 [nt]
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The set of people who want a Nautilus but prefer a chronograph and won't buy two different Nautilus watches is
probably much larger than the set of people who would ever consider buying either two Nautilus watches or are buying this watch primarily because it is a chronograph not a Nautilus.