The best-selling replica Patek Philippe wacth is the Nautilus 5711, and whether produced by PPF or 3KF, both offer good quality. The 5711 serves as the basic model for Patek Philippe, but I’ve received inquiries about more complicated models like the 5726, 5740, and 5980. These models are available in our market from manufacturers like PPF, TW, or GR, but they differ significantly from the originals. Today, I will review the Nautilus Chrono Date 5980. While it is a well-made replica with a good case and bracelet finish, I do not recommend purchasing it due to the substantial differences compared to the genuine version.
Regarding the replica Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980, even though it is made by PPF, I advise against it because of significant functional discrepancies. The replica wacthes of features a subdial at 6 o’clock, where the small hand with a red tip indicates the small seconds hand, which moves, while the other small hand remains fixed. In the genuine watch, both small hands on the 6:00 subdial do not move unless the chronograph is activated; they are used for minute and hour chronograph displays. Therefore, if you own this replica, it will be easy for others to identify it as a fake due to the moving small hand at 6 o’clock. While some argue that the central chronograph hand can serve as a second hand on the genuine watch, the replica cannot run the chronograph continuously without risking movement issues. The hands and date on the replica can be adjusted via the crown, which is screwed down for water resistance.
The replica watch is well-manufactured, although the case is slightly thicker than the genuine model. The case diameter is accurate at 40mm, but I measured the thickness to be about 14.2mm, compared to the genuine watch’s 12.2mm, making it approximately 2mm thicker. The dial color on the replica closely resembles the genuine watch’s blue, transitioning from dark blue in the center to black at the edges. Currently, PPF has produced three versions of this watch: white, black, and blue. In summary, while it is a good replica with a nice finish on the case and bracelet, the functional differences are significant.
