The Nautilus made the luxury steel sports watch a category of its own. Designed by Gerald Genta in 1976, it spent decades as a connoisseur’s pick before becoming one of the hardest watches to buy at any price.
The most coveted steel sports watch in the world — spectacular, and priced accordingly.
Consider it if you want the original icon and have budget and patience. Skip if you want value.
- Case
- ~41 mm
- Designer
- Gerald Genta
- Icon since
- 1976
- Retail from
- ~$35,000
A porthole on the wrist
Genta’s rounded-octagon bezel, case “ears” and embossed dial were unlike anything else and have barely changed in nearly fifty years.
From 5711 to 5811
Patek discontinued the definitive steel 5711, issued a green-dial sendoff, and moved the line to the white-gold 5811 — even more demand chasing even less supply. Treat any price as moment-dependent and verify before buying.
Gallery
Drop your licensed or original photos into these slots — each is labeled by shot type.
Where to buy
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