Sell Your Patek Philippe Nautilus Watch
4 Reasons to Sell Your Philippe Nautilus Watch With Us
1. Trusted & Integrity
Decades of experience in the luxury watch market.
2. Top Dollar for Your Watch
Competitive pricing based on the current luxury market conditions.
3. Hassle-Free Process
Our dedicated experts make selling your watch a seamless experience.
4. Locations Across Major Cities
Find us in New York, Beverly Hills, and Miami.
Why Sell Your Watch With Wrist Aficionado?
Wrist Aficionado is a global leader in the procurement and sales of exceptional and rare timepieces.
Wrist Aficionado is a recognized authority in the luxury watch secondary market, with a global platform that connects sellers to a vetted network of collectors across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Our specialists handle a wide range of Philippe references each year, from 1960s sports models to current 2026 releases, giving us continuous market intelligence and a clear view of where each reference is trading.
In Miami, this global reach combines with a physical South Beach presence that is uniquely positioned for the international and event-driven luxury market that defines the city. From Art Basel week and the Miami Grand Prix to high season for visiting collectors from across Latin America, our Miami boutique gives sellers access to a buyer pool that is both local and international at the same time.
Why Sellers Choose Wrist Aficionado for Their Patek Philippe Nautilus
Selling a Nautilus is rarely a casual transaction. Allocation is tight, individual references command very different demand, dial originality matters enormously, and a single polish or restoration decision can move the valuation meaningfully. Sellers tend to come our way for a few specific reasons:
- Buyer Reach Where the Nautilus Actually Trades: Active clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the regions where Nautilus demand runs hottest, give your watch immediate, qualified visibility.
- Reference-Level Knowledge Across the Nautilus Catalog: Our team works with the full Nautilus lineup, from vintage 3700, 3710, and 3800 production through the long-running 5711, 5712, 5726, 5740, 5980, and 5990 references, the current 5610, 5811, and 5810 50th-anniversary pieces, and the Ladies' 7010, 7018, and 7118 collections.
- Finishing-Aware Authentication: The Nautilus is heavily defined by its case finishing, including the alternating brushed and polished surfaces, the bezel ear geometry, and the integrated bracelet links. Our specialists know what original finishing looks like, what an aftermarket polish has done to a case, and how that affects valuation.
- Dial-Aware Inspection: From the early embossed dials of the 3700 family through the gradient dials of the 5711 and 5712 generation, original dial condition is one of the most material variables on a Nautilus. We know what to look for.
- Fully Insured Logistics: Every transaction is protected by fully insured shipping, secure handling, and complete documentation. Non-negotiable for pieces of this caliber.
- Honest, Direct Communication: No surprise deductions, no fine print buried in the offer, no pressure tactics. Just clear, straightforward conversation throughout.
- Multiple Paths to Sell: Choose between an outright purchase or consignment through our global network, whichever better fits the result you want.
- Hands-On Inspection by Patek Specialists: Each Nautilus is personally evaluated by our team, with attention to case integrity, dial originality, bracelet condition, movement signatures, certificate of origin, and any service or extract paperwork.
Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference Guide
Find your Patek Philippe Nautilus reference below to get an accurate offer from our experts.
Patek Philippe Nautilus
| Reference Number | Material, Case Size |
|---|---|
| 3700/1A | Stainless Steel, 42mm |
| 3700/11 | Stainless Steel, 42mm |
| 3700/11J | Yellow Gold, 42mm |
| 3710/1A | Stainless Steel, 42mm |
| 3711/1G | White Gold, 43mm |
| 3800/1 | Yellow Gold, 37.5mm |
| 3800/1AJ | Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold, 37.5mm |
| 3800/1J | Yellow Gold, 37.5mm |
| 3800/003 | Stainless Steel, 37.5mm |
| 3800/4G | White Gold, 37.5mm |
| 3800/5 | Yellow Gold, 37.5mm |
| 3800/J | Yellow Gold, 37.5mm |
| 3900/001 | Stainless Steel, 33mm |
| 3900/1A | Stainless Steel, 33mm |
| 4700/001 | Stainless Steel, 27.5mm |
| 4700/005 | Yellow Gold, 27.5mm |
| 4700/1J | Yellow Gold, 27.5mm |
| 4700/5 | Yellow Gold, 27.5mm |
| 4700/53 | Yellow Gold, 27.5mm |
| 5610/1P | Platinum, 41mm |
| 5711/110P | Platinum, 40mm |
| 5711/111P | Platinum, 40mm |
| 5711/112P | Platinum, 40mm |
| 5711/113P | Platinum, 40mm |
| 5711/1300A | Stainless Steel, 40mm |
| 5711/1A | Stainless Steel, 40mm |
| 5711/1P | Platinum, 40mm |
| 5711/1R | Rose Gold, 40mm |
| 5711G | White Gold, 40mm |
| 5711R | Rose Gold, 40mm |
| 5712/1A | Stainless Steel, 40mm |
| 5712/1R | Rose Gold, 40mm |
| 5712G | White Gold, 40mm |
| 5712GR | White Gold & Rose Gold, 40mm |
| 5712R | Rose Gold, 40mm |
| 5712T | Titanium, 40mm |
| 5719/10G | White Gold, 44mm |
| 5723/112R | Rose Gold, 40mm |
| 5723/1R | Rose Gold, 40mm |
| 5724G | White Gold, 40mm |
| 5724R | Rose Gold, 40mm |
| 5726/1A | Stainless Steel, 40.5mm |
| 5726A | Stainless Steel, 40.5mm |
| 5740/1G | White Gold, 40mm |
| 5810/1G | White Gold, 41mm |
| 5810G | White Gold, 41mm |
| 5811/1460G | White Gold, 41mm |
| 5811/1G | White Gold, 41mm |
| 5976/1G | White Gold, 44mm |
| 5980/1400G | White Gold, 40.5mm |
| 5980/1A | Stainless Steel, 40.5mm |
| 5980/1AR | Stainless Steel & Rose Gold, 40.5mm |
| 5980/1R | Rose Gold, 40.5mm |
| 5980/60G | White Gold, 40.5mm |
| 5980R | Rose Gold, 40.5mm |
| 5990/1400G | White Gold, 40.5mm |
| 5990/1A | Stainless Steel, 40.5mm |
| 5990/1R | Rose Gold, 40.5mm |
| 7010/1G | White Gold, 32mm |
| 7010/1R | Rose Gold, 32mm |
| 7010G | White Gold, 32mm |
| 7010R | Rose Gold, 32mm |
| 7011/1R | Rose Gold, 32.5mm |
| 7018/1A | Stainless Steel, 33.6mm |
| 7118/1200A | Stainless Steel, 35.2mm |
| 7118/1200R | Rose Gold, 35.2mm |
| 7118/1300R | Rose Gold, 35.2mm |
| 7118/1450R | Rose Gold, 35.2mm |
| 7118/1451G | White Gold, 35.2mm |
| 7118/1452G | White Gold, 35.2mm |
| 7118/1453G | White Gold, 35.2mm |
| 7118/1A | Stainless Steel, 35.2mm |
| 7118/1R | Rose Gold, 35.2mm |
About the Patek Philippe Nautilus
The Nautilus was launched by Patek Philippe in 1976 with a single reference, the 3700/1A, designed by Gérald Genta. The brief was ambitious: build a luxury sports watch in stainless steel at a moment when neither stainless steel sports watches nor anything resembling an integrated bracelet were considered serious territory for a maison like Patek. The original 3700 carried an unusually large 42mm tonneau case, an octagonal bezel inspired by a ship's porthole, a horizontally embossed dial, and a one-piece monocoque case construction. Patek marketed it with the line "one of the world's costliest watches is made of steel." The watch effectively created what is now the high-end luxury sports watch category.
The reference line evolved steadily over the next two decades. The 3800 introduced a smaller 37.5mm case in 1981, the 3710 added a power reserve indicator, and the 3711 brought a white gold variant in 2007. The mid-2000s saw the introduction of the 5711, which became the dominant Nautilus reference for the next fifteen years, alongside the 5712 with moon phase and small seconds. Complicated variants followed across the program. The 5726 added an annual calendar, the 5740 brought a perpetual calendar, the 5980 introduced the first Nautilus chronograph, the 5990 added a Travel Time complication on a chronograph base, and the 5719 and 5723 explored jeweled interpretations.
The 5711 was discontinued in early 2021, an event that reshaped the secondary market and made the reference one of the most pursued watches in the world. Patek released a 5711/1A-014 with a green dial in 2021 as a planned send-off, then ended the steel reference entirely. In 2022, the brand introduced the 5811/1G, a white gold successor to the 5711 with a slightly larger 41mm case. In 2024 and 2025, the 5980 received new dial variants including the "Denim" 5980/60G, and the Ladies' 7118 line expanded with new high-jewelry references. For 2026, Patek introduced the 50th-anniversary 5610/1P and 5810/1G, marking five decades of the Nautilus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you buy all Patek Philippe Nautilus references, including vintage, discontinued, and current production?
Yes. Our buying program covers the full Nautilus catalog, including vintage 3700, 3710, 3711, and 3800 references, the long-running 5711, 5712, 5726, 5740, 5980, and 5990 generations, discontinued ladies' references including the 7010 and 7018, current 5610, 5810, and 5811 production, and the full 7118 lineup. Discontinued references, anniversary editions, Tiffany & Co. co-signed dials, and complicated Nautilus models are some of the most actively requested pieces in our network. If you own one, our specialists would welcome the opportunity to provide a tailored valuation.
How much is my watch worth?
We base all of our valuations on current and historical sales and market data. To do this accurately it takes a lot of information like brand, model, condition, etc. of the watch into account. For this reason, we don’t provide an off-the-cuff ballpark range over the phone, chat or email. If you would like to get an accurate quote for your watch, just fill out the form above, and our valuation team will get back with you shortly.
What kind of watches do you accept?
We purchase Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille, as well as a wide variety of independents. Fill out the form at the bottom of the page and we'll get right back to you.
How do I sell my watch to you?
We make the process as easy as possible for our sellers. But first thing you’ll need to do is fill out our quote form above to get the ball rolling. From there, you will receive an email that will give you next steps.





