The Patek Philippe Nautilus is the luxury steel sports watch Gérald Genta designed in 1976, recognizable by its porthole-shaped case, horizontally embossed dial and integrated bracelet. Its best-known references include the original 3700 “Jumbo,” the 5711 (2006–2021) and today’s white gold 5811/1G, and most Nautilus references trade between about $115,000 and $250,000 on the secondary market. A Nautilus is also some of the strongest collateral in fine watches: Borro lends up to 65% of a watch’s value, with funding in as little as one business day.
Patek Philippe Nautilus References at a Glance
| Reference | Description | Approximate value (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 3700/1A | Original 1976 “Jumbo,” 42mm steel | Vintage; varies widely |
| 3800 | Smaller 37.5mm Nautilus of the 1980s–2000s | Varies by metal and condition |
| 5711/1A | Steel time-and-date, 2006–2021 | About $134,000 (blue dial, Loupe, April 2026) |
| 5726A | Annual calendar with moon phase | About $90,600 (market) |
| 5980 | Flyback chronograph, discontinued | About $114,400 (market) |
| 5990 | Travel Time chronograph | About $165,700 (market) |
| 5811/1G | White gold successor to the 5711 (2022) | Retail reported near $89,800; resale about $188,000–$203,000 |
Market figures are from Wristcheck, Loupe and dealer listings, and change often.
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Patek Philippe Nautilus History
In the mid-1970s, as quartz watches threatened Swiss watchmaking, Patek Philippe asked Gérald Genta, who had designed Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak, for a luxury sports watch. His Nautilus of 1976, inspired by a ship’s porthole, priced a steel watch like a gold one and slowly became one of the most coveted watches in the world. The line has since grown to include chronographs, annual calendars, travel-time models, ladies’ versions and precious-metal editions, and it marks its 50th anniversary in 2026. Read about the Nautilus 50th anniversary releases.
Patek Philippe Nautilus Price
Patek sells new Nautilus watches through authorized dealers, often with long waiting lists, so most buyers pay secondary-market prices. In 2026, Wristcheck put most references between about $115,000 and $250,000, while Loupe valued the steel 5711/1A-010 at about $134,000, roughly 32% below its 2022 peak. See our guide to the Patek 5711 and how the Nautilus holds its value.
Pawning vs. Borrowing Against a Nautilus
A pawn shop typically offers a fraction of a watch’s value and may not have the expertise to value a Nautilus properly. A specialist lender like Borro values your watch against current market data, lends up to 65% of that value, and keeps it in fully insured, secure safekeeping until you repay. You keep ownership throughout.
Can You Get a Loan Against a Patek Philippe Nautilus?
Yes. Borro lends up to 65% of a watch’s value, with a minimum loan of $2,500. A Nautilus valued at $130,000 could support a loan of up to about $84,500.
- No credit check and no personal guarantee. Your watch secures the loan, and Borro does not ask for personal or business financial statements.
- Fast funding. Once your loan is approved, funds can arrive in as little as one business day.
- You keep ownership. Your Patek is held in fully insured, secure safekeeping for the loan term and returned when you repay.
- Private and discreet. Borro has lent more than $1 billion to clients across the country and holds an A+ BBB rating.
Learn more about Patek Philippe loans with Borro or luxury watch loans.
Why a Nautilus Still Stops the Room
You put it on, and the first thing you feel is the bracelet. Steel that moves like fabric, cool for a heartbeat and then your temperature. The case sits low and certain on the wrist. Then the dial: horizontal ridges that drink the light and give it back as something close to velvet. You have not even looked at the time yet.
A Nautilus does not need to be explained. It was drawn as a porthole, and it still carries that sense of looking out at something larger than yourself. Waiting lists and whispered prices have made it a legend, but the legend is not why people love it. They love how it disappears into a day and yet refuses to be ignored. Cuffs, sleeves, candlelight. It reads as understated and unmistakable in the same breath.
And there is the moment. A stranger at a dinner, a colleague in an elevator, someone who simply knows. Their eyes drop to your wrist, linger half a second, return to yours. Nothing is said. Everything has been.
That is a rare thing to hold, and it is worth holding on to. If you need capital but would rather not say goodbye, you can borrow against it with Borro. The watch rests in secure, insured safekeeping, ownership stays with you, and when you repay it returns to your wrist, exactly as you left it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I borrow against my Patek Philippe Nautilus?
Yes. Borro lends up to 65% of a watch’s value, with loans from $2,500, no credit check and funding in as little as one business day.
How much is a Patek Philippe Nautilus?
Most references trade between about $115,000 and $250,000 on the secondary market in 2026.
Who designed the Patek Philippe Nautilus?
Gérald Genta, in 1976.
What replaced the Nautilus 5711?
The white gold 5811/1G, introduced in 2022.
Should I pawn or borrow against my Nautilus?
A specialist watch lender generally values a Nautilus more accurately than a pawn shop, and Borro lends up to 65% of its value while you keep ownership.
See how much your Nautilus could unlock. Borro’s watch loans start at $2,500, with no credit check and no personal guarantee. Apply now or call 720-458-6788 to speak with a valuation expert.
