This replica nautilus 57111A black 40mm places the 5711/1A-018 reference in its most recognizable configuration: a 40mm stainless steel case with a black dial and the signature horizontal embossing that has defined the Nautilus since Gerald Genta sketched the original in 1976. The black colorway reveals the embossed grooves through subtle shifts in light reflection, creating depth that flat-dial designs cannot achieve. Patek Philippe discontinued the original 5711/1A in 2021, which turned every variant of this reference into a collector-priority piece. The octagonal bezel with its rounded edges frames the dial without sharp transitions, maintaining the porthole aesthetic that separates the Nautilus from every other luxury sports watch.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: stainless steel
• Dial: black with horizontal embossed texture
• Bezel: polished octagonal surround
• Bracelet: integrated stainless steel links
• Movement: automatic with date
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Date display: aperture at three o’clock

The integrated bracelet tapers from the case width down to the clasp, following a contour that mirrors the bezel shape. Each link alternates brushed and polished surfaces for visual texture.

Caliber Performance

The automatic caliber inside handles hours, minutes, central seconds, and a date function through a window at three. Black dials in the Nautilus range have always outsold other colors because the embossing pattern shows maximum contrast under artificial lighting. The 5711 served as the entry point to the Patek Philippe sports watch category for nearly two decades before its discontinuation. Browse the full Nautilus collection to compare how different dial colors and case materials reshape the same 40mm platform. For a version with additional complications in the same 40mm steel format, see the rubber strap black dial variant.

How It Compares

Against the blue and olive green dials in the 5711 family, the black version reads as more formal and versatile across dress codes. The stainless steel bracelet keeps total weight moderate enough for daily wear without the heft of a gold case. On the wrist, the 40mm diameter and slim profile tuck under a shirt cuff cleanly. This replica nautilus 57111A black 40mm delivers the most versatile expression of the reference that collectors chase hardest.