Is the 5726-1a 001 discontinued?
The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1a-001 has been discontinued, but the last RRP was £39,530. Like many collectable luxury watches that have been discontinued, the pre-owned market has skyrocketed. As of early 2025, the quintessential steel Nautilus complication, a collector favorite for nearly two decades, is no longer in production. The Patek 5712 discontinued news, which follows the legendary retirement of the 5711, has sent shockwaves through the watch world.
When was the 5712 discontinued?
In early 2025, Patek Philippe silently discontinued the 5712/1A-001, removing the reference from its official catalogue without major public announcements. Why Is Patek Philippe Discontinuing These Models? Patek Philippe has a history of retiring in-demand references to maintain exclusivity and desirability. This strategy was seen in 2021, when the brand phased out the Nautilus 5711/1A, causing prices to surge on the secondary market.
What makes the Patek 5726 unique?
The Patek Philippe 5726 has an annual calendar and a moon phase feature. It is actually the first stainless steel Nautilus model to feature an annual calendar complication, a feature introduced by Patek in 1996. G-001 Nautilus Perpetual Calendar is the first Grand Complication in the nautilus family, and also Patek Philippe’s thinnest perpetual calendar. It provides a distinctive fusion of sporting appeal and technical complexity.The Patek Philippe 5726 has an annual calendar and a moon phase feature. It is actually the first stainless steel Nautilus model to feature an annual calendar complication, a feature introduced by Patek in 1996.