Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811 3K Factory Review

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811 model is produced by 3K Factory with a solid stainless steel case, 40 mm diameter and high-precision automatic Super Clone movement architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

How is the workmanship of the 3K Factory Nautilus 5811 replica version? Which factory makes Nautilus best?

Let's talk about the replica first. I pass on PPF and ZF's Nautilus; Both the case and gears are fake. As for 3K, regardless of old or new, the integrated mechanism they developed is still used, and this mechanism will continue to be used in the 100 percent new 5811G. Maybe only the text on it will change. Whether you call it caliber 324 or caliber 330, it doesn't matter, they are all the same thing. On the case side it is extended by 1 mm like the original; After all, although this design of Nautilus is 40 mm, it visually looks like 38 mm. In the usage experience, they followed the fine-tuned strap and size increase of the showcase model. Here, someone will inevitably ask: is it better to buy the new or the old one? If it is a replica watch you buy, the old model is definitely superior. In terms of material, the replica followed the die stamping of the original, although the metal is still stainless steel; whereas the original 5811 has now switched to white gold and the metal density issue cannot be resolved in any way. As for weight balancing, don't even think about it; The body of the watch is so thin that there is no place to put a counterweight. Also, the old 5711 did not have a stop seconds feature, but the 5811 does. I wonder if the factory also adds stop seconds for the 5811. If they directly put the movement of the 5711 into the 5811 without making any changes, it will not be able to stop the seconds either, and this will be a big flaw. I won't go into issues like workmanship and fine tuning; It's always the same things over and over again, they all come from the same factory, they all mean the same thing. Considering the points I just mentioned, decide whether you prefer the new or the old when buying a replica. I want to focus the emphasis of this article on explaining the original of this watch.

First of all, the 5711 was released in 2006 and as far as I remember, it was officially discontinued last year; When production stopped, the price increased slightly. I think only brands such as Rolex, PP and (a little further behind) AP have this brand appeal. For other brands, such as Jaeger, Omega, IWC, prices start to drop when production stops... There are often friends who ask about new models, but in fact, those who are after the new ones are usually replica watch buyers; original buyers do not always chase the new, especially in valuable and iconic models.

There are two different movements in the original 5711: the old model (early version) used the 324 caliber, while the late version (when production was close to stopping) completely switched to the 330 caliber. This design of the 5711 was used for ten-odd years. There is no need to change classic things frequently; A design that changes frequently will only reduce the value of the brand! Changes in a classic series only consist of minor touch-ups. As a matter of fact, even the general appearance of the current new 5811 is over 95 percent similar.

So, what changes does the Patek Philippe 5811G bring as a new model compared to the 5711G?

In terms of case structure, 5811G has a two-piece case design. This design was probably made to reduce the cost of future disassembly and maintenance; It does not have much effect on the consumer, and the difference in appearance is small. Personally, I think another reason is to reduce the use of precious metals as much as possible and preserve profits. A stop-second feature has finally been added to the mechanism; In the past, since it couldn't stop for 5711 seconds, it was often ridiculed as being inferior to a XXX movement, ha ha. But in the end, nobility and the right to speak are important; The inability to stop seconds is not a shortcoming; it has become a distinguishing feature of the 5711.

On the case side, 5811 only comes with a white gold version option for now. The fat boss clearly said in an interview that PP will focus on precious metal models from now on. According to estimates in the press, AP's turnover exceeded PP in 2021, and PP, which wanted to maintain low production and be extremely profitable, apparently turned to the precious metal route, which increases the unit price, as the only way out. When 5711 was at its peak, its premium price had risen above XXX; So where will the cash price of precious metal 5811G reach? It would probably be unimaginably expensive; After all, it should be considered normal that the premium should at least double for the king and most popular model of watches, whose list price is already XXX. A friend who does not know the ropes of many things says that he does not like to buy things that have a premium on them. Okay, maybe, then you can go down a level and get a Jaeger; But it looks like even Jaeger has started to make a premium.

Both movements have a power reserve of 45 hours when fully wound. The brand guarantees the margin of error within ±3 seconds, which is an almost unnoticeable change in practical use. A new fine adjustment feature has been added to the strap; fine adjustment range 3 mm - 6 mm. As for the functioning of the mechanism in the open-back case, it goes without saying; It is at such a level of perfection that even the slightest defect in any screw thread cannot be seen under a magnifying glass! This is a watch designed and produced for upper-class people; Like its XXX product counterpart, all that premium is spent on a foundation of perfection.

The method of completely disassembling the watch is slightly different than before. The case back and body are in one piece; If you need to remove the mechanism, you just need to unscrew the screws on the side and remove the top cover, the mechanism comes out like this. However, in the old 5711, it was necessary to completely dismantle the top, middle and bottom! For now, I don't know if 3K Factory's replica version will follow the new model in structure; If it doesn't follow, I think the replica of the 5711 is still worth buying more than the new 5811!

So how much can this 5811 cost when it first arrives at the port? Let's say you have a budget of XXX; If you can buy this watch for 800 thousand, it means the price-performance is truly amazing! But in my opinion, the price above XXX will most likely be the market price.

I hope this article will be useful to you. We will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the coming days.