Hello everyone, I’m the editor from the Noob official website. I regularly update with watch comparisons and teardown reviews to help you use professional knowledge to distinguish the good from the bad and guide you safely through the world of watch collecting. Today, I bring you a detailed craftsmanship review of the 3K Factory Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 in rose gold.
Introduced in 1976, the Nautilus series was Patek Philippe’s answer to the market’s demand for a watch that was both robust and unique. The design inspiration soon became apparent: the shape of a porthole, which is found on virtually every ship. The initial model, made of stainless steel (Ref.3700/1), has since become an elegant classic among sports watches.
Key Features of the 3K Factory Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711:
- Upgraded Movement: The movement features detailed engraving that is clear and durable, with textures refined to perfection.
- Advanced Automatic Rotor: Incorporates Swiss ultra-precise bearings, an unprecedented technique in rotor installation that ensures virtually no noise.
- Genuine Movement Components: No faux plates, balance wheels, or jewels. The 3.3mm high-quality 324SC movement has been replicated in full.
- Enhanced Dial: The dial’s luminosity is exceptionally bright, offering uniform and synchronous illumination.
- Authentic Dial Color: Matches the original closely, outperforming other factories in terms of dial details and craftsmanship.
- Precisely Positioned Date Window: Each watch is carefully adjusted to ensure the date window is perfectly aligned and unobscured.
- Smooth Crown Operation: Multiple adjustments ensure the best state for setting time and winding, making the upgraded model operate smoothly.
- Slim Profile: At just 8.3mm thick, it achieves the thinnest profile in the industry, comparable to the original and exceptionally comfortable to wear.
- Calendar Adjustment: The 324Sc movement adjusts the date clockwise, exactly like the original.
- Non-halting Second Hand: When adjusting the time, pulling the crown to the second position does not stop the second hand, consistent with the original.
Overall, the craftsmanship of this watch is exceptional. Made of stainless steel with rose gold plating through electroplating technology, it closely mimics the original in detail. The watch is designed to resist discoloration and is very durable.
The watch measures 40mm in diameter and 8.3mm in thickness. The octagonal bezel is not round or square but features distinctive ears symmetrically placed on both sides, closely mimicking the original design.
The construction consists of several parts including the crystal, case midsection, and back, all fixed together with screws. This ensures perfect synchronization with the genuine version. The watch features a screw-down crown for enhanced water resistance, polished to prevent slipping and engraved with a cross pattern. The sides of the watch are smooth, ensuring it is comfortable to wear and does not scratch the wrist.
The watch uses a sapphire crystal that is highly transparent and scratch-resistant. The typography on the dial is clear, and the classic three-hand design is a signature element of the watch. The dial has a three-dimensional effect, a detail that 3K Factory focuses on meticulously.
In summary, the 3K Factory’s Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 rose gold version is superbly crafted. Its movement, materials, and thin profile offer an unmatched wearing experience, comfortably fitting under a shirt cuff and providing adequate water resistance for swimming. The rose gold-plated bracelet is easy to wear and beautifully complements the watch.
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