Both belong to the same lineage: Gérald Genta designed the Royal Oak first (1972) and then the Nautilus (1976), on the same idea of an integrated-bracelet steel luxury sports watch. The most relevant difference today isn't design but availability: the Royal Oak Jumbo remains in current catalog, while the Nautilus 5711/1A was discontinued by Patek Philippe in 2021 with no direct steel successor. Neither has verified market price data in Cazador yet.
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| AP Royal Oak Jumbo | Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A | |
|---|---|---|
| Designer | Gérald Genta (1972) | Gérald Genta (1976) |
| Case diameter | 39 mm | 40 mm |
| Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Movement | Calibre 7121, in-house, automatic, ultra-thin | Calibre 26-330 S C, in-house, automatic |
| Power reserve | ~55 hours | ~45 hours |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 120 m |
| Bezel/case | Octagonal, eight visible hexagonal screws | Rounded, no visible screws |
| Bracelet | Integrated stainless steel, matching the case | Integrated stainless steel |
| Status | Current catalog, in production | Discontinued in 2021, no direct steel successor |
| Market price in Cazador | Insufficient data | Insufficient data |
Pick the Royal Oak Jumbo if you want to buy Genta's original steel design today, at retail price through a boutique — something no longer possible with the steel Nautilus.
AP Royal Oak Jumbo →Pick the Nautilus 5711/1A if your priority is the higher water resistance in this comparison (120m) and you understand that, discontinued since 2021, it only circulates on the secondary market.
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A →