The dark dial on this replica nautilus 57261A 40.5mm 014 gives the annual calendar Nautilus a more subdued character than the standard 5726/1A. Reference 5726/1A-014 keeps the same 40.5mm stainless steel case and complication set but shifts the visual tone with a deeper dial finish that increases contrast against the white-gold applied markers. The annual calendar with moon phase tracks day, date, and month automatically, needing only one manual correction per year at the end of February.

Key Specifications

• Case diameter: 40.5mm
• Case material: stainless steel
• Dial: dark finish with horizontal embossing
• Complications: annual calendar, moon phase
• Calendar displays: day, date, month apertures
• Crystal: sapphire front and back
• Bracelet: stainless steel integrated links
• Movement: automatic annual calendar

The -014 suffix identifies this as a dial variant within the 5726 family. The darker tone makes the calendar apertures and moon phase subdial more visually prominent because white text against a dark background reads with higher contrast.

Design & Finishing

Where the standard nautilus annual calendar uses a lighter dial that blends the complications into the overall surface, this dark version highlights them. The three apertures near 12 o’clock for day, date, and month stand out clearly, and the moon phase indicator at 6 gains definition against the deeper background. Horizontal embossing remains consistent across the full dial surface, adding the texture that identifies every Nautilus reference. The steel bracelet alternates polished center links with brushed outer links, matching other steel references in the line. For a contrasting approach to Nautilus customization, the 5711/1A-018 iced-out edition takes decoration in a different direction entirely. Both are part of the Nautilus lineup but appeal to very different tastes.

On the Wrist

The 40.5mm case sits just slightly wider than a standard 5711 but the visual difference is minimal on the wrist. The additional complication displays add interest without cluttering the face, because each readout occupies a defined zone. The dark finish works particularly well in evening settings where deeper dial colors look richer under artificial light. This replica nautilus 57261A 40.5mm 014 puts the dark-dial annual calendar aesthetic within reach for collectors who prefer understated presence.