The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712/1A-001 is one of the most recognizable luxury sports watches, combining Gérald Genta’s iconic Nautilus design with refined complications and an unconventional asymmetrical dial. Introduced in 2006 for the Nautilus’ 30th anniversary, it remains a benchmark for understated high horology in stainless steel.

Key Features:

• Case & Construction
• Material: Stainless steel
• Diameter: 40 mm (10–4 o’clock)
• Thickness: ~8.5 mm (ultra-slim profile)
• Water resistance: ~60 m
• Caseback: Sapphire display back
• Signature rounded-octagonal Nautilus case with brushed and polished finishing
• Dial & Layout
• Color: Blue (sunburst / black-blue gradient with horizontal embossing)
• Design: Distinctive asymmetrical layout

Display Elements

• Moon phase + pointer date at ~7 o’clock
• Power reserve indicator at ~10 o’clock
• Small seconds at ~4–5 o’clock
• Applied luminous hour markers and baton hands

This “off-balance” arrangement is a defining trait, separating it from more conventional Nautilus references.

Movement

• Caliber: 240 PS IRM C LU (in-house)
• Type: Automatic with micro-rotor (22k gold)
• Power reserve: ~38–48 hours

Functions

• Hours, minutes
• Small seconds
• Moon phase
• Date (pointer)
• Power reserve indicator

The micro-rotor construction enables the watch’s notably thin case while maintaining high finishing standards.

Bracelet

• Material: Integrated stainless steel bracelet
• Clasp: Fold-over deployant clasp
• Seamless integration with the case enhances comfort and sport-luxury aesthetics