Patek Philippe | Nautilus Ref. 5726/1A-014 Stainless Steel (2024)

FAQs

Is the 5726 discontinued? ›

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A Nautilus Steel Black Dial - Discontinued.

The new version of the 5711 will retail for $34,893 in steel (for the 5711-1A-014) and $92,624 for the diamond-set 5711-1300-001.

The 5726 has a traditional three-hand layout with a moon phase display, however, the 5712 adds a subsidiary seconds hand, battery reserve indication, and date display in addition to the moon phase complication.

Patek Philippe | Nautilus Ref. 5726/1A-014 Stainless Steel.

Patek Philippe 5726/1A Overview

We've tracked 149 sales for the Patek Philippe 5726/1A in the past year on the secondary market, making it a relatively popular watch. A fair market price for this watch would be between $82,200 and $102,726.

Reference 5726 was launched in 2010 in stainless steel only, with a leather strap.

Discontinued Patek Philippe Nautilus Models

Nobody is implying that the whole collection was gutted, but the models that the maison will no longer be offering are 5712R-001, 5712G-001, 5980/1R-001, and 5980/1AR-001.

The 5712/1A was launched in 2006 to replace its similar predecessor, the ref. 3712/1A.

“Nautilus” derives from the submarine showcased in Jules Verne's classic novel called 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Verne depicted the portholes on Captain Nemo's submarine as having an oval shape. The timepiece's resemblance to the porthole is not only visual, however.

Stainless steel is relatively heavy, This makes an automatic watch or (larger) sports watch with many functions feel extra heavy. The material is sensitive to temperature changes and can feel cold to the skin. Large temperature fluctuations affect the waterresistance due to the material expanding and contracting.

How can you tell if a Patek is real? ›

Serial and reference numbers of a Patek Philippe are located on the inside of the case back on watches with solid case backs. On the other hand, Patek watches with exhibition backs will have serial and reference numbers around the interior edges. A reference number is also known as a model number.

Those who value traditional craftsmanship, exclusivity, and the allure of owning a piece of horological history may gravitate towards Patek Philippe. Meanwhile, those who appreciate innovation, durability, and the timeless appeal of an iconic design may find Rolex to be the perfect fit.

Patek Philippe decided to discontinue all Nautilus 5980 models. This includes everyone's favorite 5980/1R. Alongside that, the Swiss watchmaker also decided to discontinue the two-tone version 5980/1AR, and even the Rose Gold variant with leather strap (5980R).

Discontinued Patek Philippe Nautilus Models

Nobody is implying that the whole collection was gutted, but the models that the maison will no longer be offering are 5712R-001, 5712G-001, 5980/1R-001, and 5980/1AR-001.

Patek Philippe watches, such as the Nautilus or Grand Complications, often appreciate in value significantly, owing to their rarity and complex craftsmanship. Rolex models like the Submariner or Daytona are prized for their robustness and universal brand recognition, ensuring strong resale value.

The Aquanaut and Nautilus lines have taken a water-resistance hit on paper, but what does that mean from a practical perspective? Last week, several eagle-eyed Patek Philippe fans noticed that the Aquanaut Travel Time suddenly went from 120m of water resistance to just 30m.