New Release: Patek Philippe Celebrates 50 Years of the Nautilus With Four Limited -Edition Watches

Fifty years is a long time for any design to stay relevant—let alone genuinely desirable. When Gerald Genta sketched the Nautilus in 1972 on a simple paper napkin, he created a watch that challenged nearly every convention of fine watchmaking at the time. It was crafted in steel, built for water resistance, designed with a sporty character, and priced like a luxury sedan. Over time, the market eventually caught up.

To celebrate the collection’s 50th anniversary at Watches & Wonders 2026, Patek Philippe is introducing four new limited-edition Nautilus references, each distilling the essence of what has made the design endure.

The lineup includes two 41mm “Jumbo” models in white gold—References 5810/1G-001 and 5810G-001—a 38mm platinum model, Reference 5610/1P-001, and, most unexpectedly, Reference 958G-001: a Nautilus desk clock that no one saw coming.

The 958G-001 is the kind of object that makes you question whether you even need a house. Crafted in 18K white gold, its two-part case measures 50.65mm across the 10-to-4 axis and stands 13.5mm tall, preserving every signature element of the Nautilus design language: the softened octagonal bezel, alternating polished and satin-brushed surfaces, and the horizontal embossing on the sunburst blue dial.

Where a bracelet would normally extend, the case is instead supported by a bow inspired by the original Nautilus silhouette, with the hinge cleverly doubling as a display stand. The dial features applied white gold hour markers set with baguette-cut diamonds totalling 0.96 carats, while white gold baton hands filled with Super-LumiNova indicate the time.

On the reverse, a hinged cover opens to reveal a blue sunburst finish centered by a satin-brushed Calatrava cross, surrounded by an engraved anniversary inscription along the inner ring.

Inside, the watch is powered by the manually wound Caliber 31-505 8J PS IRM CI J, introduced in 2025 in the Calatrava 8-Day Reference 5328G-001. Operating at 4Hz, it delivers a minimum eight-day power reserve through two series-connected going barrels, with a ninth day held in reserve.

The movement features a Pulsomax escapement in Silinvar and a Spiromax balance spring, combining modern materials with traditional architecture for improved efficiency and precision. Beyond hours and minutes, it also displays an instantaneous date via hand, an instantaneous day via aperture, small seconds, and a power reserve indicator positioned at 12 o’clock.

The 958G-001 is produced as a strictly limited edition of 100 pieces.

The 5610/1P-001 makes a compelling case for restraint in the most expensive way possible. Its 950 platinum case measures 38mm across the 10-to-4 axis and just 6.9mm thick, creating a profile so slim it feels almost provocative given the material involved.

The medium size echoes Reference 3800/1, the first Nautilus offered in this diameter during the 1980s, later revisited for the 30th anniversary in 2006 with Reference 5800/1A. This latest interpretation is even more pared back: hours and minutes only, with no date or additional complications—just a sunburst blue dial with horizontal embossing.

Thirteen applied white gold baton markers filled with Super-LumiNova and matching rounded baton hands complete the display. As with all Patek Philippe platinum models, a brilliant-cut diamond is set into the case flank—here positioned for the first time at the 9 o’clock hinge.

The platinum bracelet continues the refined finishing of the case, combining alternating satin brushing and polishing, and is secured by a patented fold-over clasp with a lockable adjustment system.

At the heart of the 5610/1P-001 is the ultra-thin self-winding Caliber 240, measuring just 2.53mm in height and operating at 3Hz with a minimum power reserve of 48 hours.

The 22k gold mini-rotor is engraved with the anniversary inscription “50 1976–2026” and is visible through the sapphire crystal caseback. Water resistance is rated to 30 meters, in line with Patek Philippe’s unified water-resistance standard introduced in 2024.

The 5610/1P-001 is produced as a limited edition of 2,000 pieces.

Patek Philippe Nautilus References 5810/1G-001 and 5810G-001

The two 41mm Jumbo references are where the anniversary collection feels most closely aligned with the original Nautilus spirit. Both are housed in 18K white gold cases measuring 41mm across the 10-to-4 axis and just 6.9mm thick, staying faithful to the original two-part construction and embracing their slim profile as a defining feature.

The display is deliberately minimal, showing only hours and minutes, allowing the sunburst blue dial with horizontal embossing to take center stage. The 5810/1G-001 is paired with a white gold bracelet and features 13 applied white gold baton hour markers filled with Super-LumiNova, presenting the most restrained and pure interpretation of the Jumbo format.

The 5810G-001 takes a more expressive approach. It retains the same white gold case but is fitted with a navy blue fabric-patterned composite strap finished with cream contrast stitching and secured by a white gold Nautilus fold-over clasp. Its dial introduces a more elevated tone, with applied hour markers set with baguette-cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.39 carats, adding a subtle tension between sportiness and refinement.

Both references are powered by the ultra-thin self-winding Caliber 240, measuring just 2.53mm in height and operating at 3Hz with a minimum 48-hour power reserve.

The 22K gold mini-rotor is engraved with the inscription “50 1976–2026” and can be viewed through the sapphire crystal caseback. Both models offer water resistance up to 30 meters.

The 5810/1G-001 is limited to 2,000 pieces, while the 5810G-001 is produced in a smaller run of 1,000 pieces.

For the 50th anniversary of one of the most coveted watches in history, Patek Philippe did something unexpected: they released a Nautilus—four of them, in fact. And that is precisely the point.

The 5810/1G-001 and 5810G-001 refine the Jumbo down to its purest form, the 5610/1P-001 brings back the medium size in platinum, and then there is the 958G-001—the desk clock no one asked for, but everyone will want. It stands out as the wildcard of the collection: a full Nautilus silhouette in white gold that sits on a desk, tells time, and runs for eight days on a single wind. Arguably the most intriguing object in the lineup, it transforms a sports watch design into a functional sculpture.

All four pieces are limited editions and are presented in cork-clad packaging inspired by the original 1976 presentation box.

In Singapore Dollar estimates, the pricing is as follows:

• 5810G-001: ~S$90,000 (limited to 1,000 pieces)
• 5810/1G-001: ~S$112,000 (limited to 2,000 pieces)
• 5610/1P-001: ~S$135,000 (limited to 2,000 pieces)
• 958G-001 desk clock: ~S$310,000 (limited to 100 pieces)

For more information, please refer to the official Patek Philippe website.