What We Know
As hoped, Patek Philippe could not stand to let the 50th anniversary of its iconic Nautilus model go by without at least some celebration. Removing the center seconds (à la the original 3700) and eschewing a date, the new 41 mm by 6.9 mm ref. 5810/1G-001 and 58101G-001 are the new “Jumbo” Nautilus, of sorts, but we should start with something bigger—or rather, smaller.
The new ref. 5610/1P-001 is, in a way, a celebration of the old ref. 3800 midsize models, with a 38mm by 6.9mm platinum case, with a diamond set into the 9 o’clock ear. With no date, no center seconds, but the full platinum bracelet experience, the watch is something we haven’t seen from Patek in quite some time, given its size and dial layout. It keeps the sunburst decoration under a blue PVD coating, Nautilus horizontal-relief embossing, and white-gold hour markers with Super-LumiNova.
Unlike the embossed anniversary dials of the 40th Anniversary, the Caliber 240 micro-rotor movement (launched one year after the Nautilus in 1977), has the numbers “50 1976-2026” engraved in the 22k rotor to celebrate the anniversary. The movement is only 2.53mm thick, and it has 48 hours of power reserve, with a Gyromax balance stud and Spiromax balance spring (in Silinvar). The watch is water resistant (as are almost all Pateks) to 30m.
Looking a bit fuller and like what we’re used to seeing from Patek, the new ref. 5810 is the larger size I mentioned before. The dials are largely the same, this time with standard markers on the bracelet version. But yes, these watches are, actually, in fact 1.3mm thinner than the current 5811G in the catalog (thanks, in part, to a thinner movement that lacks the central seconds and date).
If you like baguettes, you’ve got the option for this model as well, in that larger size, but only on Patek’s ultra-resistant composite material with textile motif, in navy blue with cream stitching. That’s delivered on a patented Patek Philippe triple-blade, double-security fold-over Nautilus clasp in 18K white gold.
Last but not least, in production numbers only, there is also a wild Patek Philippe desk watch in a 50.65mm white-gold case that’s 13.5mm thick. On the dial side, you have a very traditional Nautilus motif with baguette hour markers, a power-reserve indicator, date, day, and running seconds. The case itself, with a bow inspired by the Nautilus case shape, can stand up on its own caseback hinge. The case has a built-in dust cover that supports the sunburst decoration beneath its blue PVD coating. The caseback has Nautilus horizontal-relief embossing and an applied Calatrava cross in 18K white gold with a satin-brushed finish.
The movement inside is the Caliber 31-505 8J PS IRM Cl J, a manually-wound 8-day movement that is in the 5328G-001 Calatrava (a great watch in its own right). The bridge shape is very traditional Patek and the movement itself is surrounded by a caseback engraving for the 50th anniversary.
While every Patek is hard to come by, Nautilus no doubt more so, Patek is giving us total production numbers for these watches. Yes, they’re limited edition. The Nautilus models on bracelet are limited to 2,000 pieces, the large model on strap is 1,000 pieces, and the Nautilus desk watch is made in only 100 pieces. Pricing for the 5610/1P-001 is CHF 90,000, the 5810G-001 is CHF 60,000, and the 5810/1g-001 is CHF 75,000. The 958G-001 desk clock is priced at CHF 205,000.
What We Think
Well, here we have it. There was some internal debate at Hodinkee if Patek would even do a Nautilus at Watches and Wonders. The Nautilus is a bit of a contentious model for the brand, as so many people want it. Maybe they’d put it off until their Milan Grand Exhibition later this year? Apparently not. I really like the 38mm platinum version as an option, as the more versatile options for smaller wrists (men and women) have been a bit lacking. This is only 0.5mm bigger than a 3800 and 0.6mm thinner, so it should work well for many people. As for me, I already texted an AD for the 41mm Nautilus. Will I get it? No, but you gotta play if you’re going to try to win.
The Basics
Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: Nautilus
Reference Number: 5810/1G-001, 5810G-001, 5610/1P-001, 958G-001 (Desk watch)
Diameter: 41mm; 38mm
Lug-to-Lug: 45.5mm; 42.44mm
Thickness: 6.9mm
Case Material: White gold and platinum
Dial Color: Sunburst decoration under blue PVD coating, Nautilus horizontal relief embossing
Indexes: 13 baton-type applied hour markers in 18K white gold set with baguette-cut diamonds or 18K white gold with Superluminova luminescent coating
Water Resistance: 30m
Strap/Bracelet: White gold or ultra-resistant composite material with textile motif, in navy blue with cream stitching, or platinum bracelet
The Movement
Caliber: Caliber 240
Functions: Hours, minutes
Diameter: 27.5mm
Thickness: 2.53mm
Power Reserve: 48 hours
Winding: Mini-rotor in 22K gold with unidirectional winding. Engraved with the inscription “50 1976 – 2026”
Frequency: 21,600 vph
Jewels: 27
Chronometer Certified: No
Additional Details: Gyromax® balance study and Spiromax balance spring in Silvinvar
Pricing & Availability
Price: CHF 90,000 (5610/1P-001), CHF 60,000 (5810G-001), CHF 75,000 (5810/1g-001). CHF 205,000 (958G-001).
Availability: Now
Limited Edition: 2,000 pieces on bracelet, 1,000 pieces on strap, 100 pieces of the desk watch.
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