When you’ve been in a luxury watch company, you realize that not all sports watches are created equally. Furthermore, you gain an understanding of which timepieces will rise in value and evolve a discerning sense for identifying soon-to-be-legendary watches. Today, let us focus on the exceptional Patek Philippe Nautilus watches that are good teammates and sports buddies.
Since 1976, the Nautilus has embodied the exquisite sports watch with its rounded octagonal bezel, horizontally embossed dial, and innovative porthole construction. It now has a magnificent collection of men’s and women’s models after forty years. In steel, white gold, rose gold, or two-tone combinations, they add a touch of class to even the most active lifestyles.
1. Nautilus Ladies Automatic 7118/1A-010
The Patek Philippe Nautilus Ladies Automatic wristwatch in stainless steel accentuates its casual elegance and very feminine style. The gently undulating engraved décor emphasizes the Nautilus’ undeniably ladylike perception. The applied numerals and hands are dazzling for maximum legibility. The Nautilus Ladies Automatic 7118/1A-010 comes in a 35.2 mm steel case with sapphire-crystal case back, silvery opaline dial with luminescent coating on the gold applied hour markers and numerals, steel bracelet with Nautilus fold-over clasp, and 60m water resistance.
2. Nautilus Ladies Automatic 7118/1A-001
The Patek Philippe Nautilus “Ladies Automatic” 7118/1A-001 comes in a 35.2 mm steel case with sapphire-crystal case back, blue opaline dial with luminescent coating on the gold applied hour markers and numerals, steel bracelet with Nautilus fold-over clasp, and 60m water resistance. This watch is powered by a self-winding mechanical movement equipped with caliber 324 S C and has a date in the aperture, sweep seconds hand, and a 45h power reserve.
3. Nautilus Date & Moon Phases 5712/1A-001
The Nautilus Date & Moon Phases 5712/1A-001 comes in a 40 mm stainless steel case with a screw-down crown and sapphire-crystal case back, black-blue dial, steel bracelet with Nautilus fold-over clasp, and 60m water resistance. The watch is supported by a self-winding mechanical movement and is equipped with caliber 240 PS IRM C LU, power reserve indicator, seconds subdial, and 48h power reserve.
4. Nautilus Date & Sweep Seconds 5711/1300A-001
In the latest iteration of the Nautilus 5711 model, Patek Philippe exposes an original collaboration between baguette-cut diamonds and stainless steel. The octagonal bezel’s distinguishable shape, with its loosened angles, is enhanced by a row of 32 internally phenomenal Top Wesselton baguette-cut diamonds (3.6 cts). The brilliance of the diamonds draws attention to the current olive-green dial, which is augmented by an inscribed horizontal motif and sunburst ornamentation. The self-winding caliber recognizable through the deceptive sapphire case-back is housed in this exquisite sports model.
The Nautilus Date & Sweep Seconds 5711/1300A-001 comes in a 40 mm steel case with a screw-down crown and sapphire crystal case back, sunburst olive-green dial horizontally embossed with luminescent coating on the gold applied hour markers, steel bracelet with Nautilus fold-over clasp, and 120m water resistance. It is powered by a self-winding mechanical movement and is equipped with caliber 26‑330 S C, a date in an aperture, sweep seconds, and a 45h power reserve.
5. Nautilus Chronograph & Date 5980R-001
The Nautilus Chronograph & Date 5980R-001 in 40.5 mm rose gold case accommodate the most active lifestyles with the unrivaled theme. Along with its rose gold case are the sapphire-crystal case back, a screw-down crown, black-brown dial with luminescent coating on the gold applied hour markers, hand-stitched matt dark brown alligator strap with rectangular scales and nautilus fold-over clasp, and 120m water resistance. It is equipped with a self-winding Caliber CH 28-520 C/522 that has a chronograph with 60-minute and 12-hour mono-counter, and 55h power reserve.
6. Nautilus Date & Sweep Seconds 5719/10G-010
The Nautilus Date & Sweep Seconds 5719/10G-010 comes in a 40 mm white gold case with a sapphire-crystal case back and a screw-down crown, fully set with 3 baguette diamond hour markers (~0.01 ct) and 255 diamonds (~1.36 ct) on the 18k gold dial plate, 18.73 ct bracelet with Nautilus fold-over clasp, and 120m water resistance. It is powered by a self-winding mechanical movement and is equipped with a Caliber 324 S C, and 45h power reserve.
7. Nautilus Chronograph & Date 5980/1AR-001
The Nautilus Chronograph & Date 5980/1AR-001 comes in a 40.5 mm steel/rose gold case with a screw-down crown and sapphire-crystal case back, blue gradient dial with luminescent coating on the gold applied hour markers, steel/rose gold bracelet with Nautilus fold-over clasp, and 120m water resistance. It is powered by a mechanical self-winding movement with date and is equipped with Caliber CH 28‑520 C and a 55h power reserve.
8. Nautilus Annual Calendar & Moon Phases 5726A-001
The Nautilus Annual Calendar & Moon Phases 5726A-001 comes in a 40.5 mm steel case with a screw-down crown and sapphire-crystal case back, black dial with luminescent coating on the gold applied hour markers, hand-stitched matt black alligator strap with rectangular scales and Nautilus fold-over clasp, and 120m water resistance.
Final Thoughts
Patek Philippe is the only autonomous family-run Genevan watchmaker that produces immensely complex watches, making them true Haute horology. They only make about 50,000 watches per year, so scarcity fosters eagerness. The mentioned sports watches are genuinely reliable no matter where and when you like to utilize them.
