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Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740/1G
The 5740/1G perfectly interprets the complications of a modern Patek Philippe, demonstrating the etiquette that haute horlogerie connoisseurs know and love.
Since we're talking about Nautilus, it's hard to miss the latest headlines. Patek Philippe headquarters has directly confirmed that the Nautilus 5711/1A has been discontinued. Yes, you see what I mean. Patek Philippe will stop making the coveted Nautilus 5711 steel watch. (Although the rose gold version is still in production).
As predicted, the already sky-high prices were even higher, entering the stratosphere on the grey market. If you thought the demand for the 5711 was crazy, the discontinuation of the 5711 only made it more popular. Those on the waiting list may be out of luck if they haven't received a call notifying it of its arrival. The only option left is to acquire it on the secondary market. Six figures of stainless steel sports figures.
Patek Philippe is expected to release the 5711/1A replacement at Watches & Wonders in April 2021. Rumor has it that Patek Philippe will not replace the 5711 with an updated stainless steel version, but a titanium successor with a larger 42mm case size.
However, the 5711 is not in focus today. The focus is on its sophisticated sibling, the Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740/1G, which, in my opinion, has slept the most since its debut.
The 5740/1G perfectly embodies Patek Philippe's craftsmanship: thin, bold, sophisticated, perfectly finished and balanced.
Ultimate Nautilus, Period
Gerald Genta's designs (Royal Oak and Nautilus), despite being an outlier when they were first introduced in the 1970s, are among the most iconic watches on the market today.
In the early 2010s, Nautilus always missed a Grand Complication model, while Audemars Piguet was a big hit with its Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar and Grand Complication.
At Baselworld 2018, Patek Philippe surprised many with the launch of the 5740. After the chronograph, annual calendar and travel time, the Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G is the most complicated Nautilus watch in the current family.
But when you think about it, it makes perfect sense for Patek Philippe to launch the first large complication in the Nautilus collection. After all, despite the hype surrounding the steel sport model, don't forget that Grand Complications are what Patek Philippe does best, not Nautilus.Unassuming, this Nautilus Perpetual Calendar is harmonious, rare and luxurious.
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When I first saw this watch in press photos, I knew it would be the Holy Grail of the modern Nautilus (provided, of course, that I had the money to buy one). Unconventional, of course, but Patek Philippe has combined two great components in the 5740 - the Nautilus case shape and the Calibre 240 Q.
Despite its complexity, the Nautilus 5740/1G remains true to the original concept of the Genta design without detracting from or interfering with the original design. The end result of the 5740/1G is one of the most classic designs ever built, complementing a typical Patek Philippe movement.
Patek Philippe QP Module Calibre 240 Q
The QP (Quantième Perpétuel - perpetual calendar in French) is part of the highly traditional "Holy Grail" complication manufactured by Patek Philippe, along with the split-seconds chronograph, tourbillon and minute repeater.
The QP module Calibre 240 Q is an ultra-thin movement found in the 5740 in the 1970s, the same movement in the Ref 5940, upgraded with several modern features such as the Gyromax balance and the Spiromax balance spring. The Calibre 240 Q is powered by a micro-rotor made of 22k yellow gold and engraved with the Patek Philippe Calatrava cross and the iconic Côtes de Genève pattern.
In case you didn't know, this is the thinnest perpetual calendar Patek Philippe currently produces (just 8.42mm thick), and it's not even a dress watch. That's a remarkable feat for a sport full of so much complexity. Like all Patek Philippe pieces, this movement has a range of fine finishes, including chamfered and polished edges for the bridges.
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