After the rumors about a possible change in the new Patek Philippe ‘s catalogue we present you the 5726, one of the candidates that will most likely disappear next March.

The 5726 belongs to the great family of the Nautilus, one of the most iconic and well-known creations from Gerald Genta and surely the most emblematic sports watch of the Geneva-based company.

The development of the first Nautilus started in 1976 and took inspiration from the ship’s portholes. This watch helped the brand penetrate a younger market segment thanks to its innovative and unconventional design.

Time to say goodbye…

After various years, this timepiece became a classical and a vital piece of its history, but it’s time to say goodbye…
Different variations were made to the collection during its life, however, today we will talk about a legendary reference which, unfortunately, will be discontinued…
Presented in three different varieties, two with grey dial (leather or steel bracelet) and one with a white dial (steel bracelet), the reference 5726 is appreciated by the collectors, although less popular and less desirable than the 5711.

Its real beauty lies within its aesthetics.

Despite the extremely clean and minimal dial, the intricate design drifts apart from the symmetrical lines of the “classical” Nautilus. Indeed, it shows all the necessary information which we would expect from an annual calendar watch: days of the week, months (at 12 o’ clock) and date (at 6).

The central seconds flow brushing the stick indexes in white gold which, like in all good sports watches, are coated with a fluorescent material which aids the visibility of the watch in poor light conditions.

However, what draws the attention in this specific timepiece is the wide lunar phase window with the 24-hour indicator.

The 40.5mm case maintains all the essential characteristics of the time-only Nautilus: the screw (crown with the Calatrava cross) which guarantees a waterproofness up to 120 meters, the glossy and satin pattern which provides its shiny and clean look…. except for its four (necessary) “touch-on” concealers which regulate all the essential functions of the annual calendar. Such purposes however don’t compromise at all the aesthetics of the watch.

The beating heart of this Patek Phillippe, main reason of the success of this reference, can be admired through the transparent case back. We are talking about the caliber 324 S QA LU 24H/303, currently used in all the annual calendars produced by the Maison.

This movement has a 48-hour power reserve, and it is composed of 347 elaborated and decorated parts with ten bridges.

The market prices fluctuate from 36.400 euros for the leather bracelet model, to 40.790 euros for the stainless- steel bracelet. However, with the end of its production, we can expect a boost of the short run quotations, and, maybe, the success that this watch deserves.

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Translated by Lorenzo Spolaor (@itsdoc_oclock)