News Patek Philippe Retires the Nautilus 5712A

At the beginning of February 2025, Patek Philippe removed several models from the company’s catalog, signaling the discontinuation of their production. This could pave the way for the launch of new releases to replace the watches that were removed from the company’s website. The upcoming Watches and Wonders exhibition may be the perfect occasion for these new releases, just as the company did last year.

Discontinuing certain models is a routine process in the watch industry, as well as in various industries in general, as it is part of managing the product lifecycle. Brands regularly update their collections, as we saw last year with Patek Philippe and other watch companies. However, some discontinuation decisions create more buzz, especially when it comes to highly popular models.

Last year, Patek Philippe discontinued some Aquanaut models and the Nautilus 5712R/G editions made of white and rose gold.

Now, at the start of 2025, Patek Philippe has ceased production of one of its most iconic watches, the Nautilus 5712A, made of stainless steel, as it is no longer listed on the brand’s official website. This decision marks the end of an era for this iconic model, just a few months after the launch of the Quantième Instantaneous Grand Date Day & Moon Phases, which is considered the top candidate to succeed reference 5712A if presented in a stainless steel version.

Although Patek Philippe has not officially confirmed any information, in addition to the Nautilus Moon Phases 5712A, several other models have also been removed from its collection. Here are the key models discontinued for 2025:

Nautilus Moon Phases 5712A

Introduced in 2006 alongside the 5711A model as part of the brand’s 40th-anniversary celebrations of the Nautilus collection, it came to replace the Nautilus 3712/1A. This watch remained a staple in Patek Philippe’s catalog for nearly two decades.

In a previous article, we discussed the differences between the 3712/1A and the 5711A. You can read the full article here.

Several ladies’ Nautilus editions have also been discontinued:

Nautilus 5719/10G-010: A model made entirely of white gold, set with diamonds, with a 40 mm diameter, launched in 2016.


 Nautilus 7118/1A-010: A mid-sized model with a 35 mm stainless steel case and a white dial, introduced by the brand in 2017.

 

Aquanaut 5167A

Launched in 2008, the stainless steel bracelet version (reference 5167/1A-001) has been discontinued, while the rubber strap version (reference 5167A-001) remains available.

Calatrava Pilot 5524G

Unveiled in 2015, this watch sparked controversy as it marked Patek Philippe’s unexpected entry into the world of pilot watches, diverging from the traditional designs of the Calatrava collection. You can read our article on the history of Calatrava watches here.

Chronograph Split-Seconds 5370P-011

Introduced in 2020, featuring a 41 mm platinum case and a blue grand feu enamel dial. The original version was launched in 2015 with a black enamel dial. With this version discontinued, no models from the 5370P series remain in the company’s catalog.

Grand Complications 5208R

This edition was launched in 2018, crafted from rose gold, combining a minute repeater, a chronograph, and a perpetual calendar mechanism. It succeeded the original platinum version, which was introduced in 2011, and is considered one of the rarest and most expensive modern watches in Patek Philippe’s collection.

As of now, these are some of the Patek Philippe watches discontinued in 2025. However, since it’s still early in the year, it wouldn’t be surprising if more models are removed from the Patek Philippe catalog in the coming months.

For more information, visit Patek Philippe official website.