Patek Philippe Nautilus Green Dial 5711/1A-014
It seems like every month, there's another watch that's supposed to 'break the internet'. Yet this green dial 5711/1A did exactly that - it was announced as a replacement for the blue dial version, to be produced in limited quantities as the final regular model in the 5711 range. Within minutes of the announcement being made, Patek Philippe's stores no doubt had to deal with hordes of phone calls and emails from excited would-be buyers.
Unsurprisingly, Patek Philippe stayed true to its word and limited production of the model. This puts the green 5711 as one of the rarer modern Nautilus references (with just about 1,000 being made) - as well as one of the most desirable. While on the surface it might be 'just' a steel Nautilus with a green dial, it represents the end of a venerable and much-loved model. It also gives us a glimpse of what might be in store when the next 'internet breaking' Nautilus arrives.
PATEK PHILIPPE
To many, Patek Philippe is the epitome of the high-end watchmaker. Throughout its nearly two centuries' of existence, it has weathered everything from the World Wars to the Quartz Crisis of the 1980s. Even today, it's widely acknowledged to be amongst the most successful and prestigious watchmakers, with its creations gracing wrists of everyone from bankers and politicians to rappers and actors.
Patek Philippe began its life as Patek, Czapek & Cie. in 1839 and made its name by making some of the most accurate watch movements. By the turn of the century, Patek was venturing into the realm of high complications, including split-seconds chronographs, perpetual calendars, and minute repeaters. The latter made it into wristwatch-form in 1924 as a piece unique for Ralph Teetor, the inventor of the cruise control function.
In 1932, the company ownership changed hands to the Stern family, who still run Patek Philippe. In that same year, the Calatrava wristwatch was introduced. By the 1970s, seeing the damage which the Quartz Crisis had done to the industry, Patek Philippe decided to introduce a bold new steel watch. Thus, the Nautilus was born.
Since then, the company has gone from strength to strength, solidifying its reputation as one of the finest Swiss watchmakers. From the highly-desirable stainless steel sports watches, to the famed high complications, down to the "humble" Calatrava, Patek Philippe proves that it can do it all.
LessIt seems like every month, there's another watch that's supposed to 'break the internet'. Yet this green dial 5711/1A did exactly that - it was announced as a replacement for the blue dial version, to be produced in limited quantities as the final regular model in the 5711 range. Within minutes of the announcement being made, Patek Philippe's stores no doubt had to deal with hordes of phone calls and emails from excited would-be buyers.
Unsurprisingly, Patek Philippe stayed true to its word and limited production of the model. This puts the green 5711 as one of the rarer modern Nautilus references (with just about 1,000 being made) - as well as one of the most desirable. While on the surface it might be 'just' a steel Nautilus with a green dial, it represents the end of a venerable and much-loved model. It also gives us a glimpse of what might be in store when the next 'internet breaking' Nautilus arrives.
PATEK PHILIPPE
To many, Patek Philippe is the epitome of the high-end watchmaker. Throughout its nearly two centuries' of existence, it has weathered everything from the World Wars to the Quartz Crisis of the 1980s. Even today, it's widely acknowledged to be amongst the most successful and prestigious watchmakers, with its creations gracing wrists of everyone from bankers and politicians to rappers and actors.
Patek Philippe began its life as Patek, Czapek & Cie. in 1839 and made its name by making some of the most accurate watch movements. By the turn of the century, Patek was venturing into the realm of high complications, including split-seconds chronographs, perpetual calendars, and minute repeaters. The latter made it into wristwatch-form in 1924 as a piece unique for Ralph Teetor, the inventor of the cruise control function.
In 1932, the company ownership changed hands to the Stern family, who still run Patek Philippe. In that same year, the Calatrava wristwatch was introduced. By the 1970s, seeing the damage which the Quartz Crisis had done to the industry, Patek Philippe decided to introduce a bold new steel watch. Thus, the Nautilus was born.
Since then, the company has gone from strength to strength, solidifying its reputation as one of the finest Swiss watchmakers. From the highly-desirable stainless steel sports watches, to the famed high complications, down to the "humble" Calatrava, Patek Philippe proves that it can do it all.
"The Patek Philippe Nautilus has undergone many subtle changes throughout its almost half-century of existence. Few iterations have been as beloved and well balanced as the 5711, however. This model does not mess with the winning formula."
-Fratello Watches
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