Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 Blue Dial

Reference 5711/1A-001 in blue is the reference most associated with the modern Nautilus, a 40mm steel case with the horizontally embossed blue dial and porthole-inspired bezel Gerald Genta designed for Patek Philippe in 1976. Before Patek discontinued the reference, 5711 in blue had become arguably the single most requested steel sports watch from any maker anywhere in the world, with retail waiting lists stretching for years at a time and no genuine end in sight before production stopped.

The dial's horizontal grooves are pressed into the metal rather than printed, catching light in bands that shift as the wrist moves, and the case integrates directly into the bracelet with no visible lug, a construction detail shared with the Royal Oak but executed with Patek's own rounded, portholed case shape that reads as distinctly softer. The blue deepens toward the edges of the dial, a gradient effect specific to this colourway among the wider Nautilus range and one that shifts visibly depending on the light it is viewed under.

With 5711 now out of production entirely, blue-dial examples exist in a fixed and effectively shrinking supply, and they remain among the most sought-after watches in the resale market regardless of maker or complication involved. Given how heavily traded this exact reference is, bracelet condition and any signs of case polishing are checked with particular care. Every piece Clutch sources is independently authenticated through Legit Grails, with condition documented and shared directly before any commitment, including a close check of bracelet stretch and case edge sharpness. Enquire to discuss availability and pricing.