On brown embossed leather, the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712R Moon Phase replica pairs a rose gold tone case with a dark brown-black dial, a dressier take on the 5712. This rose gold tone Nautilus 5712R-001 replica brings the reference to life with a triple complication layout that remains one of the most admired Nautilus configurations. Moon phase, power reserve, date and small seconds share the black-brown dial: the power reserve arc between 10 and 11 o’clock, date and moon phase together at 7, small seconds between 4 and 5. Unlike the standard time-only Nautilus, the 5712 adds functional depth without expanding the 40mm case diameter, keeping the proportions Gerald Genta established back in 1976. Our page on the black-brown Nautilus dial with sub-dials covers how the brown tint should show when light hits it.

Specifications

• Model: Nautilus Moon Phase
• Reference: 5712R-001
• Case: rose gold tone (genuine: 18k rose gold)
• Case size: 40 mm
• Dial: black-brown gradient with horizontal embossing, rose gold tone markers
• Sub-dials: power reserve at 10-11, date and moon phase at 7, small seconds at 4-5
• Bezel: rose gold tone, octagonal
• Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, power reserve, date, moon phase
• Movement: clone Cal. 240 PS IRM C LU, automatic
• Power reserve: 44 hours (genuine Cal. 240 PS IRM C LU: 48 hours)
• Water resistance: 30 m (splash-resistant only; not for swimming)
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Strap: brown alligator-pattern leather, rose gold tone folding clasp

The rose gold tone case warms the overall presentation compared to the steel 5712/1A. That warm tone paired with a black-brown dial creates higher contrast, making the subdials and moon phase aperture more legible at a glance.

Where the 5712R Places Each Indication

Three subdials on a 40mm Nautilus face is a tight arrangement, and the finishing of each register matters. The power reserve arc between 10 and 11 balances the small seconds between 4 and 5, while the date hand and moon phase disc at 7 anchor the lower half. Patek Philippe placed the moon phase there deliberately to balance visual weight. Rose gold Nautilus references carry a particular warmth that steel versions do not replicate, which is partly why the 5712R-001 holds collector attention. For those drawn to the complication side of the range, compare this against the 5711G-001 on black leather, which trades complications for a simpler slate grey dial at the same 40mm size. Both sit within the Nautilus collection, but they serve very different tastes.

Moon Phase Without Chronograph Thickness

The 5712R-001 occupies a niche between the entry-level time-only Nautilus and the full chronograph 5980. It gives you moon phase utility and power reserve visibility without the added thickness of a chronograph module. The black-brown dial with horizontal embossing is classic Nautilus DNA, and the rose gold tone case and brown strap add a layer of formality that works equally well under a shirt cuff or on a weekend. This 5712R-001 replica puts the rose gold tone moon phase Nautilus within reach for anyone weighing moon phase dress-sport options.

Other versions of this model in stock: Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712G-001 blue dial, Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712G-001 in white gold look, Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712R-001 in rose gold tone, Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712/1A-001 blue dial.