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Patek Philippe 5980 Nautilus
The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980 is the pure chronograph take on Genta’s sport-lux icon. Show more
It pairs the muscular Nautilus case and integrated bracelet with Patek’s in-house CH 28-520 C automatic flyback movement and the model’s signature mono-counter at 6 o’clock.
Why collectors love the 5980
- Clean chronograph layout: The single 12-hour/60-minute mono-counter keeps the dial balanced and legible.
- True daily wear: 120 m water resistance, screw-down crown, sapphire caseback, and robust vertical-clutch architecture.
- Iconic wrist presence: Horizontal-embossed dial, octagonal bezel with polished bevels, and that silky Nautilus bracelet.
- Liquidity & demand: Steel 5980/1A (discontinued) remains a grail for many; full-gold 5980/1R offers precious-metal punch.
Fit & sizing
- The 40.5 mm case wears flatter and more compact than the number suggests thanks to the curved mid-case and tapered bracelet.
- Steel feels sportier and lighter; rose gold adds satisfying heft and warmth.
- The low-glare horizontal embossing + single sub-dial keep legibility strong in everyday light.
Explore the three flagship Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980 chronographs:
| Reference | Material | Dial Color | Bracelet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5980/1A-001 | Stainless steel | Sunburst blue | Steel integrated |
| 5980/1AR-001 | Steel & 18k rose gold (Rolesor) | Sunburst blue | Steel outer + rose-gold center |
| 5980/1R-001 | 18k rose gold | Brown sunburst | Rose-gold integrated |
Patek 5980 Price
The cost of a 5980 Patek Philippe in our store ranges from $96,999 to $126,500 depending on the condition of the timepiece.FAQs
Is the Patek 5980 1A Discontinued?
Yes, the Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph 5980/1A-001 in stainless steel with a blue sunburst dial has been officially discontinued. Introduced in 2006, this reference was Patek’s first in-house Nautilus chronograph and remained in production until around 2016–2017, when Patek Philippe phased it out in favor of updated variants:- The 5980/1AR-001 Rolesor (steel & rose gold) version
- The 5980/1R-001 full rose gold model
When was 5980 discontinued?
- Steel 5980/1A: discontinued in 2014 (replaced by the 5990 Travel Time Chronograph).
- Remaining 5980 variants (e.g., 5980/1R in rose gold): phased out around 2024–2025 per dealer/retailer notices.
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