In 2006, Pluto was demoted from a planet to a dwarf planet, forever changing elementary school education. The same year, Patek Philippe revamped the Nautilus line, first introduced in 1976, for the 30th anniversary of the distinctive luxury sports watch. The 3700, the first Jumbo Nautilus, was discontinued in 1990, and between 1990 and 2006, the only 42mm Nautilus’ released were the 3710, with a smooth black dial, Roman numerals, and a power reserve indicator, the 3712, the short lived predecessor of the 5712 with power reserve and moon phase, and the 3711, a Jumbo Nautilus only ever produced in white gold. Nautilus fans were hungry for a new steel iteration of the beloved Jumbo, and their wishes were answered in 2006 when Patek Philippe introduced the 30th anniversary versions: the 5711, the 5712, the 5980 (the first Nautilus with a chronograph function), and the 5800 (the 37mm descendent of the 3800), all available in steel.

Filled with innovations and updated for modern times, some slight variations can be seen between the modern ref. 5711 and original ref. 3700. Instead of the original two-piece monobloc case, the ref. 5711 had a three-piece case allowing for easier assembly, servicing, and the use of an exhibition caseback. The 5711 also measures 1mm wider than the 3700 and 0.7mm thicker, and is fitted with an in-house self-winding movement - the robust caliber 324 SC, that permitted a center seconds indication for the first time. A higher-grade of steel is found in the ref. 5711 with improved corrosion resistance, and the bracelet was also upgraded and refined, with the center links slightly flattened and the buckle now triple folding.

The current 5711 was purchased new by the consignor in the United States in 2015 and has since remained protected in its factory seal, with all of its original accessories. Offered without reserve, it is a rare opportunity to procure a new 5711 without a wait and in untouched condition.