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Watch aficionados have been left questioning what precisely occurred to the 5711/1A when Patek Philippe discontinued it in 2021. However the reply is fairly clear with the official announcement of the brand-new reference in October 2022. It’s time to enter a brand new period with the Swiss luxurious watchmaker, because it unveils a refreshing replace to the enduring Nautilus with the 5811/1G timepiece.
Think about it an evolution of the legendary watch. It now is available in full white gold (therefore the ‘G’), as a substitute of the metal on the retired Nautilus 5711/1A. The brand new 5811/1G additionally sports activities an even bigger case, going upwards from 40 to 41 mm that can sit properly on most wrists. Most significantly, the much-loved basic blue sunburst dial with black gradation returns, now water resistant as much as 120 metres.
Additional delicate changes embody the two-part case as a nod to the unique 1976 ‘jumbo’ Nautilus. The reworked building signifies that wearers now entry the motion on the aspect of the dial rather than the split-stem technique. Consolation can be key with the 5811/1G, evident within the patented fold-over bracelet clasp. Its new lockable system additional permits for straightforward changes.
Powering this timepiece is the self-winding Caliber 26-330 S C that’s seen by means of the sapphire crystal caseback. Its 21K gold central rotor sports activities the hallmark Patek Philippe seal. Total, the 5811/1G has basic attractiveness that also rank excessive on desirability, probably made much more valuable with the complete white gold case and bracelet.
The steered retail worth for the Patek Philippe 5811/1G stands at SGD92,000. Merely head over to one in every of 9 authorised retailers (Cortina, Emperor & The Hour Glass, for instance) in Singapore to search out out extra.
For extra info, do go to PATEK.com
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