====== Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph 5980 ======
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The **[[Patek Philippe Nautilus|Nautilus]] Ref. 5980** is a sports [[chronograph]] watch by [[Patek Philippe]], introduced in [[2006]] as the first Nautilus chronograph.

This is the Nautilus chronograph model from the second generation of the [[Patek Philippe Nautilus|Nautilus family]].

=== Info ===
Although the Nautilus line had become legendary since its launch in [[1976]], there had never been a [[chronograph]] model. This was rectified in [[2006]] with the launch of Ref. 5980, and this watch has been incredibly popular ever since. As with the rest of the Nautilus line, it draws inspiration from the design by the famous watches designer [[Genta, Gérald Charles|Gérald Genta]]. The case is quite large but the thin case and integrated bracelet makes it wear smaller. Although known mainly as a steel watch, the Nautilus was also available in steel and gold, 18K [[yellow gold|yellow]] and [[white gold]], as well as [[platinum]].

Patek measures the case at 40.5 mm (from 10 00 to 4 00) but others refer to it as 44 mm (as measured across the dial, from 9 00 to 3 00). Unlike the original Nautilus, with its straight hinge, the new Nautilus family is convex at the hinge and crown, matching the bezel. The chronograph model adds two buttons above and below the crown, changing the Nautilus silhouette for the first time. This new case is also composed of three main components rather than two The solid, monobloc back is gone, with a sapphire crystal allowing the movement to be viewed, as on the short-lived [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 3711|3711]] and [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 3712|3712]]. The side-mounted bezel screws remain, though they now form a "sandwich" with the case back rather than attaching to it directly.

The entire [[Patek Philippe Nautilus|Nautilus family]] was replaced by Patek Philippe, with four new models introduced at a [[Geneva]] party held in November of [[2006]] to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the model. Launched that day were the simple [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711|5711/1A]], the [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 5800|mid-sized 5800]], the [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712|5712 Moon Phase]], and the first-ever Nautilus chronograph, Ref. 5980. New to the collection are [[pink gold]] models and the introduction of optional leather straps rather than the traditional integrated bracelet.

One challenge for the designers of the Nautilus 5980 was how to keep the dial as clean as possible. They accomplished this by putting the minute and hour chronograph registers together co-axially in a single subdial at 6 00. Combined with the flush, contoured buttons, this creates a very subtle effect. To the casual observer, the Ref. 5980 might appear to have a second or calendar subdial or perhaps a second time zone rather than a chronograph. The movement used, [[PP CH 28-520|Calibre CH 28-520]], was launched the previous year in the [[Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5960|Annual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5960]].

The Ref. 5980 has proven incredibly popular with collectors and enthusiasts and has a very long waiting list.

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**Reference:**
  * 5980 [[stainless steel]], [[gold]], [[platinum]]

**Movement: **
  * [[Self-winding]] movement [[PP CH 28-520|Cal. CH 28-520]], 28,800 A/h

**Case:**
  * [[Stainless steel]], gold, platinum
  * [[Bezel]] fixed, polished
  * [[Screw-in crown]], monobloc back
  * [[Waterproof]] to 120 m

**Dial:**
  * Black, blue, white

**Functions:**
  * Hours, minutes
  * Central chronograph seconds
  * Subdial at 6 00 for chronograph minutes and hours

**Bracelet: **
  * Integrated [[stainless steel]] bracelet with [[folding clasp]]
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===== External Links =====
  * [[http://www.timeandwatches.com/p/history-of-patek-philippe-nautilus.html|History of the Patek Philippe Nautilus]]


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