Question 1

What makes the 5740/1G different from other Nautilus references?

Accepted Answer

The 5740/1G holds a specific distinction: it was the first Nautilus ever to carry a grand complication, a full perpetual calendar with moon phase, day, date, month, leap-year indicator, and a 24-hour display. Despite housing the Caliber 240 Q perpetual calendar module, the case measures only 8.42mm thick, making it Patek Philippe's thinnest perpetual calendar reference. The case footprint is essentially identical to the 5711, with hidden correctors integrated into the lugs so the Nautilus silhouette reads completely uncluttered. That combination, a Genta-school sports case in white gold with a full perpetual calendar at under 8.5mm, is what no other reference in the collection replicates.

Question 2

How does The 1916 Company authenticate a pre-owned 5740/1G?

Accepted Answer

Every 5740/1G we offer goes through our in-house authentication process: our specialists verify the reference, serial number, movement, dial originality, case condition, and box-and-papers status. The example currently available includes its original box and papers. Once authenticated, the watch is backed by The 1916 Company's 2-year warranty, providing full coverage against movement defects. If you have questions about the specific example, you're welcome to inquire directly with our team for a detailed condition report.

Question 3

How has the 5740/1G performed as a collectible over time?

Accepted Answer

The 5740/1G has traded above its original retail price consistently since launch, a pattern that reflects both the reference's scarcity and the difficulty of acquiring one through authorized channels. Wait times of four or more years were common at authorized dealers during peak allocation periods. Over the past five years, market data shows the reference has gained approximately 42%, outpacing the broader Patek Philippe index over the same period. The watch is currently in active production, so condition and completeness (original box and papers) meaningfully affect where a given example sits in the price range. The example at The 1916 Company is complete with box and papers.

Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Nautilus 5740/1G