Patek Philippe Nautilus
+230 % above RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
The current market value of the Patek Philippe Nautilus (Ref. 5726/1A) is $139,911. Last sold at auction: $136,223 (Phillips, 12/2022).
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Technical data
Lift angle 52° — important for timing-machine diagnosis: with this value a watchmaker can correctly measure rate deviation, amplitude and beat error. ChronoCheck verifies such technical details directly from the manufacturers' factory specifications.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5726/1A — Variants and collector names
Known as: Nautilus Annual Calendar, Steel Annual Calendar, Naut AC, 5726 Blue, Nautilus Complication
Production phases and changes
- 2010: Introduction of Ref. 5726A-001: first annual calendar + moon phase in the Nautilus case, leather strap only
- 2012: Expansion to integrated steel bracelet: 5726/1A-001 (Black) + 5726/1A-010 (White/Silver)
- 2019: Baselworld 2019: 5726/1A-014 blue introduced; -001 and -010 on steel bracelet discontinued
Movement variants
- 324 S QA LU 24H/303 (2010–today) · 28800 bph
Bezel variants
- 5726A-Bezel-Integrated-Steel "Porthole Bezel"
Dial variants
- Black Gradient AC Dial — Annual calendar window (day/date/month) at 12 o'clock, moonphase at 6 o'clock, 24h hand, horizontally embossed pattern
Crystal variants
- 5726A-Saphir-Front-Back
Bracelet variants
- Schwarzes Alligator-Lederband (Quadratschuppen, handgenäht, matt) Ref. 5726A-001-Strap-Black-Alligator
Serial numbers
- 4.500.000 – 5.900.000 (2010–2015) — Patek Philippe 5M serial block, approx. 2009–2015 (PP Seal era). Applies to early 5726A examples (from 2010) and the first 5726/1A steel bracelet variants (from 2012).
- 6.000.000 – ? (2015–?) — From approx. 2015, Patek Philippe no longer assigns serial numbers in strict chronological order. The 6M and 7M serial blocks run in parallel. Exact year of manufacture can only be reliably determined via a Patek archive extract.
Brand profile: Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe produces the world's most exclusive watches. Counterfeits are typically identifiable by their build quality — the genuine article sets standards that are nearly impossible to replicate.
- Dial embossing Nautilus: the genuine piece has 11 RAISED horizontal stripes with precise edges. 3D depth is visible under raking light. Flat stripes = fake.
- Case thickness Nautilus 5711: EXACTLY 8.3mm measured with calipers. Deviation of +0.5mm = fake with 7750 base or Miyota.
- Weight Nautilus 5711/1A: 131.4g ± 1g (with bracelet). >5g deviation = suspect.
- PP Seal on rotor (display back): the genuine Patek Philippe Seal features DEEP 3D engraving with sharp edges. Fake rotors have a shallow stamp.
Serial number format: Patek serial numbers: 6–7-digit number on the caseback. Complete archive held by Patek Philippe — an extract can be ordered.
Further sources
Buying guide: Patek Philippe Nautilus
What matters at this price point
At $139,911 we are no longer talking about an everyday watch but a collector's piece. Every detail drives the price: an original dial can be worth five figures more than a service dial, missing papers noticeably depress the value, and an over-polished bezel is effectively lost money. Anyone buying in this range should take their time and, when in doubt, take a second look.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Patek Philippe Nautilus reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Nautilus.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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Recent hammer prices for this reference from international auction houses:
| Price | House | Date |
|---|---|---|
| $136,223 | Phillips | 12/2022 |