# Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-010: A Reference Guide

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- Published: 2026-05-13
- Updated: 2026-10-15
- Author: Michael Martucci

Patek Philippe · Nautilus Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-010: A Reference Guide The blue-dial steel Nautilus Patek discontinued in January 2021 — and the most recognized luxury watch of the last two decades. Production ended at $34,893 retail; pre-owned examples now trade far above it. Specs, lineage, market data, and how the 5711/1A-010 sits against its predecessors and the 5811/1G successor. Quick answerThe Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-010 is the 40 mm steel Nautilus with the blue horizontally embossed dial. Patek discontinued it in January 2021 at a last US retail price of $34,893, and pre-owned examples now trade at a large multiple of that price. It runs the caliber 324 S C and is 8.3 mm thick. Specifications Case material Stainless steel, brushed and polished Diameter 40 mm × 38 mm (porthole shape, horizontal × vertical) Lug-to-lug 43 mm Thickness 8.3 mm Movement Patek caliber 324 S C (automatic, 213 components, Geneva Seal stamped) Power reserve 35–45 hours (Patek spec; ~42h typical observed) Frequency 28,800 vph (4 Hz) Jewels 29 Water resistance 120 m / 396 ft Bezel Stainless steel, integrated, Genta-designed octagonal porthole Crystal Sapphire, anti-reflective both sides Bracelet Integrated stainless steel, three-link with center-link satin finish; Patek folding clasp Dial Blue, embossed horizontal "barred" texture (Genta original), gold applied baton indices, Chemin de Fer minute track, applied "Patek Philippe Geneve" signature Date Aperture at 3 o’clock Years produced 2012 – 2021 (this exact dial color); 5711/1A line ran 2006 – 2021 MSRP at retirement $34,893 USD (US, January 2021) Country of origin Switzerland Reference family Nautilus (luxury sport) Predecessor Patek Nautilus 5711/1A-001 (2006–2012, black dial) Successor Patek Nautilus 5811/1G-001 (2022–present, white gold) Model History The Nautilus traces to 1976 — Gerald Genta’s now-legendary porthole sketch on a Geneva restaurant napkin, allegedly during the 1974 Basel watch fair. Patek’s reference 3700/1A launched the line, debuting an integrated steel sport watch from a brand whose entire identity had been dress watches in precious metal. Critics called it overpriced for steel; Patek shipped roughly 4,000 units across the 3700/1A’s 1976-1990 production run. The Nautilus expanded through the 3710 (1998, with power reserve sub-dial), 3711 (2005, with central seconds), and the 5711/1A-001 (2006, the modern era). The 5711 was Thierry Stern’s first major Nautilus update — same Genta architecture, but with a slightly larger 40 mm case (vs the original 42 mm "Jumbo" of the 3700/1A), a thinner profile (8.3 mm), and the in-house caliber 324 S C automatic movement. The 5711/1A-010 — the blue-dial variant, with the textured "barred" pattern Patek inherited from the original 3700 — launched in 2012 and ran through January 2021, when Thierry Stern announced the discontinuation in writing. The discontinuation triggered the most aggressive secondary-market spike in modern watch history: pre-owned examples were already trading well above retail before the announcement, climbed to several times retail within a year, and peaked in early 2022. The 5711’s discontinuation was followed by two final-year limited editions — the 5711/1A-014 with Tiffany & Co. signature dial in turquoise (170 examples, all retail-allocated through Tiffany’s Patek-AD partnership) and the diamond-set 5711/1300A. The successor reference, 5811/1G-001, launched in 2022 in white gold rather than steel — Patek’s signal that the steel Nautilus era was deliberately closed. Variations & Sub-References Reference Description Note 5711/1A-010 Nautilus — steel, blue dial this reference 5711/1A-001 Nautilus — steel, BLACK dial (predecessor of -010, 2006-2012) 5711/1A-014 Nautilus — steel, TIFFANY turquoise dial (170 examples, 2021) 5711/1300A Nautilus — steel, diamond-set bezel (ultra-limited) 5711/1R-001 Nautilus — 18k rose gold, brown dial (discontinued 2021) 5712/1A-001 Nautilus — steel, moon phase + power reserve sub-dial, white dial 5980/1A Nautilus — steel chronograph 5990/1A Nautilus — steel, dual-time travel time chronograph 5811/1G-001 Nautilus — white gold successor (2022–present) 3700/1A Nautilus "Jumbo" — original Genta 1976-1990 (vintage) Market Pricing Patek’s last US retail price for the 5711/1A-010 was $34,893 — a figure that became almost meaningless within months of the January 2021 discontinuation announcement. On the secondary market, pre-owned examples trade at a large multiple of that original retail price. The 5711/1A-010 is one of a small handful of watches where the brand-allocated retail price is historically irrelevant to current trading levels. Market levels move week to week and especially with auction results — contact us for a quote on a specific piece you are buying or selling. MSRP (verified October 2026) is shown for reference, so you can see whether a watch trades above or below retail. Palazzo sells at secondary-market prices — see our current listings or ask us for a quote. Price-driving factors Set status Full set (original Patek presentation box, certificate of origin, all booklets, hang tag, and Patek Geneva guarantee documents) is non-negotiable for top-of-band pricing on the 5711/1A-010. Watch-only examples trade at a clear discount to full-set comparables. Original purchase invoice from a Patek AD adds further premium. Year of production Final 2020-2021 production examples carry a meaningful premium over earlier 5711/1A-010 production (2012-2019) for collectors prioritizing latest-year-of-production. Genuine NOS / unworn 2021 examples sit at the absolute top of the range. Bracelet condition The Patek bracelet’s brushed center / polished side links scratch easily. Polished or refinished bracelets are immediate red flags and discount substantially. Patek does not offer a bracelet polish service that recovers original factory finish. Dial condition Sub-zero scrutiny on the embossed blue dial — texture wear, lume aging on the indices, and applied marker oxidation are all material to pricing. Dials that have been factory-restored at Patek service trade at meaningful discounts to original-condition dials. Comparable References Patek Nautilus 5811/1G-001 White gold successor, 41 mm. The Patek-blessed continuation of the Nautilus story. Patek Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Steel, moon phase + power reserve, white dial. Discontinued. The collector’s Nautilus complication. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500ST 41 mm steel sport, integrated bracelet, blue dial. The Genta-designed alternative; the natural cross-shop. Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500V 41 mm steel sport, integrated bracelet, blue dial. The under-the-radar Genta-influenced sport watch in the same form factor. Current 5711/1A-010 Inventory Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-010 Discontinued Blue Dial Steel Full Set 40mm $125,000.00 View watch Browse all pre-owned Nautilus references → In Jersey City? Book watch repair & service at our Hudson Street showroom. Frequently Asked Questions Is the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-010 still in production? No. Patek officially discontinued the 5711/1A-010 in January 2021. Production ended after a small final-year run. The 5711/1A line was succeeded by the 5811/1G-001 in white gold (2022-present); Patek has explicitly signaled that the steel Nautilus era is closed. What is the difference between the 5711/1A-010 and the 5811/1G-001? The 5811/1G-001 is white gold (not steel), 41 mm (not 40 mm), 8.2 mm thick (vs 8.3 mm), and runs the new caliber 26-330 S C. Visually similar but materially distinct. The 5711/1A-010 is the steel Nautilus that defined the modern luxury-sport-watch market; the 5811/1G-001 is its precious-metal successor at a different price point and audience. Why did Patek discontinue the 5711/1A-010? Thierry Stern, Patek’s president, has stated publicly that the 5711/1A had become disproportionately associated with Patek’s brand identity. Patek prefers a balanced production of dress complications, Calatrava lines, and grand complications; the Nautilus dominating volume and discourse was at odds with that strategic positioning. The 5811/1G in white gold restores the Nautilus to a quieter, higher-price-point niche. Why does the 5711/1A-010 trade so far above its retail price? A combination of (a) limited absolute production volume across the 5711/1A line, (b) discontinuation reinforcing scarcity, (c) cultural status as the defining “hype watch” of the late-2010s and early-2020s, and (d) the secondary market having priced in roughly a decade of waitlist-suppressed retail allocation. Peak-of-bubble pricing in 2022 has materially settled but levels remain multiples of original retail. How can I tell if my 5711/1A-010 is authentic? Counterfeits at this price level are sophisticated. We mechanically inspect every Nautilus before listing — caliber 324 S C confirmed in the movement (Geneva Seal stamping verified, finishing inspected against Patek factory comparables), serial cross-checked against Patek’s archive (we maintain relationships for archive verification on top-tier acquisitions), dial texture and applied marker geometry verified against era-correct reference samples, bracelet folding clasp engraving inspected. We document each step and provide a written authentication summary at sale. Does the 5711/1A-010 come with a warranty? Every 5711/1A-010 we sell carries our lifetime movement warranty for first-time clients — we cover the movement for as long as you own the watch. Patek’s own 2-year international warranty transfers with the original certificate of origin if the watch is within that window. 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