Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1A-001 | Chronograph | Steel | Blue Dial

Where Iconic Design Meets Ingenious Complication

Patek Philippe’s Nautilus 5980/1A-001 is the rare union of a bold, sport-inflected silhouette with the maison’s highest standards of mechanical refinement. In a single form—stainless steel, 44 mm, and a deep blue dial—Patek has married an integrated chronograph to the legendary Nautilus profile without sacrificing proportion or poise.

The Architecture of a Complicated Sports Watch

• Reference Number: 5980/1A-001
• The Complication(s): Self-winding chronograph
• The Calibre: Automatic chronograph calibre engineered by Patek Philippe
• Method of Setting/Adjusting: Crown for time/date; dedicated chronograph pushers for start/stop/reset
• Case Material and Diameter: Stainless steel, 44 mm
• Dial: Blue — bold, articulate and eminently readable
• Bracelet: Integrated stainless-steel bracelet with folding clasp
• Condition & Inclusions: Condition: Good — Includes: Box

The Curator’s Insight:
To integrate a chronograph mechanism into the Nautilus’ graceful, flattened case without upsetting its balanced lines is an act of horological diplomacy—an engineering achievement that reads as effortless on the wrist but demands extraordinary restraint in design and execution.

The Apex of Sporting Complication

This Nautilus chronograph is a study in contrasts: robust yet refined, athletic yet inherently elegant. It is a watch that performs when required—measuring elapsed time with precision—while asserting a quiet, unmistakable presence at formal gatherings and informal pursuits alike. For the connoisseur who desires both technical substance and an iconic aesthetic, the 5980/1A-001 stands alone.

This Watch is Ideal For…

• The frequent traveler and active executive who values a single watch that transitions from business to sport with absolute conviction.
• The collector who prizes technically complex sports watches housed in a definitive design language.
• The individual seeking an unmistakable Nautilus statement: steel, blue dial, and a chronograph that elevates everyday moments into measured excellence.