Nautilus ref. 5712 vs ref. 3712 the differences - part 1 - "Production numbers"

Hi everybody collectors friends and Happy New Year to you all

I'm starting with a new study journey and I'm focusing on the differences between Nautilus ref. 5712 vs ref. 3712. I've found a lot of interested about it so here I am

I hope you'll appreciate.

5712 vs 3712 the differences - part 1 - "the production numbers". The 3712 was produced in 2005 and it had a short life, it was discountinued after just one year or a little more. In 2006 was introduced the 5712 for celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first Nautilus (ref. 3700) and after more than 10 years it is still in production. My assumptions (based on statistical calculations on a large amount of data ) lead me to think of a number of 7-800 units for the 3712 and of 4-5000 units for the 5712 (and still counting). Among this 7-800 ref. 3712/01A we will find a first and a second series (we'll talk about that) Obviously these are only assumptions but the owner of the absolute truth can only be Patek Philippe itself. If someone has got some different numbers is very welcome.

All of this will be inserted in the new version of the "A study of the Patek Philippe ref. 3700 Nautilus"

Marco

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This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2017-01-05 15:51:57

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Marco, this will be very interesting.

By: dr.kol : January 5th, 2017-06:29

I have both and often I have checked the differences. Naturally, 3712 is something special. I wear both but for obvious reasons 5712 more. Both are great watches. Best, Kari

once again thanks for sharing the knowledge [nt]

By: psfparis : January 5th, 2017-07:09

That's a very enjoyable new theme that begins

By: Mark in Paris : January 5th, 2017-15:54

Thanks a lot and congratulations for sharing your fantastic work. As a 5712 owner, I won't miss a bit. Best, Mark PS: I added links to your other parts for people don't miss them.

Very interesting, thank you. Do you (or anyone else) know why Patek brought out the 3712 only to replace it one year later with the 5712? [nt]

By: RussW : January 6th, 2017-14:07

The two part case was very expensive to produce and the modern case is easier (=cheaper) to produce. [nt]

By: dr.kol : January 6th, 2017-15:09

Thanks Kari. Surely Patek would have known the 2 part case would be more difficult to manufacture. Do you think it was as simple as that? [nt]

By: RussW : January 6th, 2017-17:40

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Nautilus ref. 5712 vs ref. 3712 the differences - part 1 - "Production numbers"

All of this will be inserted in the new version of the "A study of the Patek Philippe ref. 3700 Nautilus"

Nautilus ref. 5712 vs ref. 3712 the differences - part 1 - "Production numbers"

Marco, this will be very interesting.

once again thanks for sharing the knowledge [nt]

That's a very enjoyable new theme that begins

Very interesting, thank you. Do you (or anyone else) know why Patek brought out the 3712 only to replace it one year later with the 5712? [nt]

The two part case was very expensive to produce and the modern case is easier (=cheaper) to produce. [nt]

Thanks Kari. Surely Patek would have known the 2 part case would be more difficult to manufacture. Do you think it was as simple as that? [nt]

Naturally they knew.

Thanks Kari [nt]

Interesting Marco. Thank you. Very informative.