Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-010 The most popular replica watches on sale in the world?

For the average person on the street, their most coveted purchase is most likely a Rolex, but for those in the know, the true pinnacle of “haute” timepieces is Patek Philippe. Patek Philippe is a brand full of history, world records and innovative design. So it's ironic that the brand's most popular watch, despite being famous for its complications, only contains a date function.

The Patek Philippe Nautilus dates back to 1976. Four years earlier, in 1972, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak was launched. Although they did not realize it at the time, this watch would change the world of luxury watchmaking, and to this day, steel watches are still the king of watchmaking. Today, steel is the metal of choice for most people, but before Royal Oak, the material of choice had been precious metals like gold and platinum. As a result, the Royal Oak made of stainless steel ushered in the era of "stainless steel sports" watches. Therefore, Patek Philippe needs to continue to evolve to keep up with this ever-changing market, and they need to create their own steel sports best replica watches.

Who could be commissioned to design such a watch? Well, thankfully, the perfect candidate exists: none other than Gerald Zunta. Genta's style permeates most modern products from today's major watch manufacturers, and his credentials are unparalleled in the world of watch design. Perhaps his most notable achievement is that just four years ago he designed the watch that Patek Philippe wanted to compete with - the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.

Gerald Genta previously recalled that he designed the watch in just five minutes in a restaurant during the Basel trade fair, while observing Patek Philippe executives eating in a corner of the restaurant. The shape itself was inspired by the portholes of transatlantic liners.

Fast forward to today, and the Patek Philippe Nautilus is celebrating its 40th anniversary and is available in a variety of metals and with a variety of complications. However, of all possible combinations, the popularity of the 5711/1A-010 is unmatched.replica Patek Philippe watches

5711/1A was launched in 2006 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Patek Philippe Nautilus and forms the basis for all modern Nautilus. Its predecessor, the Patek Philippe 3700, ran from 1976 to 1990, and while it had some success, it pales in comparison to the popularity of the 5711/1A-010.

Its case measures 40 mm and its design has been updated from its predecessor, changing from a monolithic structure to a three-part case with an independent case back and an integrated sapphire crystal. The “ears” have also been subtly changed, with a slight curvature to better integrate with the bezel. The watch features an integrated stainless steel bracelet with highly polished “mirror” center links and a double folding clasp.

The signature feature of the 5711/1A is its unique blue-black gradient dial with horizontal grooves. 3700 has the same dial finish, but this new watch has a greater emphasis on blue. Where one might describe its predecessor as black and blue, the new 5711/1A is unmistakably blue and black. Blue itself is more impactful and is often described as "electric". Its luminous three-dimensional hour markers and striking large hands are made of white gold.Audemars Piguet replica watches

The 5711/1A is powered by Caliber 324 SC, which consists of 213 parts, including a 21k automatic rotor, Gyromax balance, Spyromax hairspring and 29 jewels. All this combines to create an extremely slim movement, measuring 3.3mm thick, beating at 28,800 vph and with a power reserve of 45 hours. It is indeed a beautiful movement and the lucky owner can admire it through the watch’s transparent sapphire crystal case back.

Fast forward to 2020, and the 5711/1A is still in production today, making it one of Patek Philippe’s longest-running watches. Apart from the movement being updated for 2019, it is basically the same as the one launched in 2006.

But that doesn't mean demand for the watch has waned. In fact, demand is already booming. Walk into any authorized Patek Philippe store around the world and your chances of purchasing one of these beautiful watches are slim to none (assuming you haven’t been laughed at yet). Replica RICHARD MILLE RM 032 DIVERS

Due to this extraordinary popularity, prices for these pieces continue to rise.

Looking back at what happened in 1976 when Patek Philippe first set out to create the Nautilus, they undoubtedly felt the pressure. First, the Swiss watch industry is in the midst of a "quartz crisis," its biggest yet, and one of their biggest competitors has just released a watch that is changing the game for an already troubled industry. To put it bluntly, they are in trouble. Also at war with quartz watches is Audemars Piguet. I suspect the birth of the Nautilus was a bit of a Hail Mary; it was a last-ditch effort to save this historic brand. I think the directors and innovators of the time will look back and smile knowing that while they didn't start the war, they certainly won it. No other watch is as popular and desired as the Patek Philippe 5711/1A. Replica Jacob & Co. Epic x