Introducing: Three New Patek Philippe Nautilus References Celebrating The Watch’s 50th Anniversary

The Patek Philippe Nautilus returns in three new references that lean into the model’s archetypal design. They feature thin cases, clean dials, and a familiar architecture to celebrate 50 years of the Patek Philippe Nautilus. All three use the ultra-thin caliber 240, now with a commemorative mini-rotor engraving that pays homage to the model’s 1976 origins.

Anniversary editions often go overboard, but Patek Philippe practiced restraint here. The differences lie in the materials, proportions, and small design tweaks. Oh, and for the most die-hard of Nautilus admirers, we get a desk clock in the iconic shape too. Let’s have a closer look!

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5610/1P-001

The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5610/1P-001 comes in platinum and scales things down to a crowd-pleasing 38mm size. The case also has a 6.9mm profile, which keeps the watch firmly in ultra-thin territory. Patek adds a diamond on the case flank — a detail the brand reserves for its platinum watches — at the 9 o’clock position. The case, bezel, and bracelet show the usual mix of satin brushing and polished edges.

The dial sticks to a sunburst blue base with the familiar horizontal teak-deck embossing. White gold baton markers and rounded baton hands keep the layout clean and close to the original.

Inside ticks the 2.53mm-slim caliber 240, which features a 22K off-center mini-rotor with a “50 1976 – 2026” engraving. The movement runs at 3 Hz and offers a minimum power reserve of 48 hours. The platinum bracelet integrates a fold-over clasp with a lockable adjustment system.

Patek Philippe will produce the 38mm Nautilus 5610/1P-001 in a limited series of 2,000 pieces, and each will retail for €106,000 / US$112,529 / CHF 90,000.

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5810/1G-001

The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5810/1G-001 shifts to white gold and a larger 41mm case. Despite the increase in diameter, the 6.9mm thickness remains, so the proportions stay slim. The finishing follows the same brushed and polished contrast across the case and bracelet.

Here, too, the dial has a sunburst blue base with horizontal embossing. White gold applied markers and baton hands keep the display consistent with the core Nautilus look. Like the smaller, platinum 5610/1P-001, this is a Patek Nautilus through and through.

The same caliber 240 powers this model. It shares the engraved 22K mini-rotor, 3Hz frequency, and minimum 48 hours of power reserve. The white gold bracelet includes a fold-over clasp and a lockable adjustment system, mirroring the platinum version in both look and function.

Also, just like its smaller counterpart, the Nautilus 5810/1G-001 is a limited edition of 2,000 pieces. However, since this watch is white gold instead of platinum, it is slightly more “accessible” at €88,400 / US$93,774 / CHF 75,000.

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5810G-001

The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5810G takes the same 41mm white gold case but changes the look with a strap and diamond-set dial. Of course, in line with the previous two models, the case maintains the same 6.9mm thickness and 30m water resistance rating.

The dial, however, stands out with baguette-cut diamond indexes totaling 0.39 carats. They sit against the familiar blue striped background. The rounded white gold baton hands maintain their lume filling, even though the markers obviously don’t.

Instead of a bracelet, this version comes on a navy blue composite strap with a textile pattern and cream stitching. It closes with a white gold folding clasp. The caliber 240 remains unchanged, including the anniversary engraving and ultra-thin construction.

The quantity of this limited edition has changed significantly, though. Patek Philippe will produce 1,000 examples of the Nautilus 5810G-001, each with a price of €70,700 / US$75,019 / CHF 60,000.

And a desk clock… Ref. 958G-001

Patek Philippe rounds off 50th-anniversary celebrations with a first for the Nautilus — a desk clock. This white gold clock has a 50.65mm Nautilus-like casing and houses the manual-winding caliber 31-505 8J PS IRM CI J. While this caliber certainly lacks a catchy name, it offers a royal power reserve of eight days from twin barrels.

This clock version of the Nautilus features a power reserve indicator, as well as day and date complications. Like the 5810G, you get no fewer than 13 baguette-cut diamond indexes on the classic blue teak-deck dial.

Initial impressions of the new 50th-anniversary Patek Philippe Nautilus models

Except for the assertive-looking desk clock, Patek’s latest Nautilus variants practice restraint. They stick closely to the iconic design that debuted in 1976. Of course, platinum, white gold, and diamonds don’t necessarily read as decidedly modest, but at least the styling is classical, subtle, and elegant.

Of the three wrist-worn models, I cannot wait to go hands-on with the 5610/1P-001. The 38mm by 6.9mm proportions suggest it might wear like a dream. Throw in the heft of platinum, and we could have one impressive integrated-bracelet sports watch on our hands here.

All in all, these three new Patek Philippe Nautilus watches and the desk clock represent a worthy way to celebrate 50 years of Nautilus. Which would be your pick? Let us know in the comments section below.