Patek Philippe 5712/1A Discontinued: What it Means for Collectors?
With the discontinuation of the Nautilus 5712 Steel, the value of this model is expected to skyrocket in the secondary market. It was already a desirable model and used to exchange hands for a premium over its retail price. This will not be a new thing for Patek as secondary market buyers have already seen this before with other Patek Philippe watches like the 5980 and the Nautilus 5711, where the prices of both models skyrocket after they were discontinued.
Everything You Should Know About the 5711
I know that just the fact that the prices might soar looks like an investment opportunity here. But before you go ahead and buy one, you should know a bit about the watch itself. The Nautilus 5712 was first introduced back in 2006 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus collection. It was the first Nautilus model to feature a moon phase complication. Just the complication made it a standout piece in the Nautilus lineup. The stainless steel variant quickly gained popularity thanks to its sleek design and relatively lighter weight.
Being a sports model, the 5712 has always been more popular in its Steel avatar as it is more durable than its Rose Gold counterpart. Now, with the steel model getting discontinued, a lot of people are disappointed as they would have loved to get one via the retail queue. But the ones who have them from before, are the ones that got lucky.
How did the 5712/1A get discontinued?
Patek Philippe just decided to silently discontinue the model instead of creating a buzz about it. No press release or news article was published to spread the word. One of our team members just randomly searched for the Nautilus 5712 today and realized that it is no longer listed on the Patek website.
Also Read: Patek Philippe Bids Farewell to the Iconic Nautilus 5980
Discontinued Models Create History
Yes, it is a bit disappointing for watch collectors to see a really popular model like the 5712/1A get out of the catalog. However, this is what makes a history for the brand. The Nautilus 5711 that was discontinued back in 2021 left a lot of people disappointed at the time. However, they still look up to the watch as it has been one of the best Nautilus models ever released. Even today, these models are selling at a high premium.
Even the Nautilus 5980 that got discontinued last year commands a high premium today in the secondary market. These watch models get even more popular after their discontinuation. So, this is why you should always keep an eye on great watches and try to invest in them early on!
