The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/60G-001 is a 40.5mm luxury sports chronograph introduced in 2024, featuring an 18k white gold case with a thickness of 12.2mm. It is distinguished by its opaline blue-gray dial, which retains the collection’s signature horizontal embossing and includes white gold applied hour markers and hands treated with luminescent coating. A notable design departure is the “denim-inspired” blue calfskin strap, which is textured to resemble denim and secured with a white gold Nautilus fold-over clasp. The watch is powered by the in-house caliber CH 28-520 C/522 self-winding movement, visible through a sapphire exhibition caseback, providing a power reserve of approximately 45 to 55 hours.
In terms of complications, the timepiece features a flyback chronograph with a central seconds hand and a unique monocounter at 6 o’clock that integrates both 60-minute and 12-hour totalizers. It also includes a date aperture at the 3 o’clock position. While the Nautilus was traditionally known for higher water resistance, this white gold reference carries a rating of 30 meters, which aligns with Patek Philippe’s updated certification standards for 2024.
General reviews of the 5980/60G-001 often focus on its playful and casual aesthetic, contrasting with the typical formality of precious metal Patek Philippe models. The denim-textured strap has been a point of significant discussion, with some praising its fresh, modern appeal and others finding it too unconventional for the brand’s heritage. Critics have also noted the 30-meter water resistance rating as a notable decrease compared to previous 5980 iterations, though the craftsmanship of the movement and the refined color palette of the dial are widely regarded as high-quality executions.