Patek Philippe Celebrates the Nautilus’ 50th Anniversary (and More!) at Watches and Wonders 2026

With 2026 marking the 50^th birthday of the iconic Nautilus, it should come as no surprise that Patek Philippe’s just-unveiled novelties for this year’s Watches and Wonders in Geneva include some special 50^th anniversary edition Nautilus models.

However, with an astounding 20 new references being released in Geneva this week – including the new vintage-style Calatrava Date Sweep Seconds (Ref. 5227G-015), the new Minute Repeater (Ref. 7047G-001), the new Annual Calendar Moon Phases (Ref. 4946G-001), and two new Golden Ellipse models (Ref. 5738G-001 & Ref. 3738/100G-014), to name just a few – there is only so much we can cover in a single article.

So, in the days and weeks to come, we will bring you the kind of in-depth analysis of these novelties that you’ve come to expect from Watchonista. For now, here are a few of the highlights from Patek Philippe’s Watches and Wonders 2026 releases.

As mentioned above, Patek Philippe has unveiled three new Nautilus wristwatches and one new Nautilus desk clock in celebration of this iconic model’s 50^th birthday
 

First, the similarities: All three wristwatches feature cases that are just 6.9mm thick, white gold rounded-baton-type hands and applied baton-style hour markers with white luminescent coating, and a sunburst blue dial embossed with the collection’s signature horizontal lines.

More significantly, all three are powered by one of Patek’s iconic movements, the ultra-thin, self-winding Caliber 240, which features a 22K gold mini-rotor engraved with the inscription “50 1976-2026” that can be admired via their sapphire crystal casebacks.
 

Now, onto the differences.

Limited to 2,000 pieces, the Nautilus 5610/1P ($112,529) features a 38mm platinum case with a brilliant-cut diamond set into the case at 9 o'clock. Meanwhile, the bracelet, which is also made from platinum, is equipped with a patented fold-over clasp and a lockable length-adjustment system.
 

Also limited to 2,000 pieces, the Nautilus 5810/1G-001 ($93,774) features a 41mm white gold case. Additionally, its matching white gold bracelet is also equipped with a patented fold-over clasp and a lockable length-adjustment system.
 

Limited to 1,000 pieces, the sportier Nautilus 5810G-001 ($75,019) has a 41mm white gold case, except its white hour markers are also set with baguette-cut diamonds. Moreover, instead of coming on a metal bracelet, this anniversary model comes on a fabric-patterned navy blue composite-material strap with contrasting cream-toned stitching that is secured by a white gold Nautilus fold-over clasp.
 

Finally, there is the 100-piece limited edition Nautilus 958G-001 Desk Clock ($256,315).

Powered by the manually wound Caliber 31-505 8J PS IRM CI J movement with an 8-day power reserve, this handsome piece sports a 50.65mm white gold case and a hinged cover that is adorned with a sunburst blue pattern and bears a Calatrava cross.
 

The hinge system serves as a support base for this desk clock. Meanwhile, its sunburst blue dial with its emblematic horizontally embossed pattern is enhanced by applied white gold hour markers set with baguette-cut diamonds, and its white gold rounded-baton type hours and minutes hands feature a white luminescent coating.
 

Lastly, the inscription “50th Anniversary Nautilus 1976-2026 Patek Philippe” is engraved on the caseback.

With its 47mm white gold case inspired by space modules and its dial depicting the sky as seen from Geneva, the Celestial 6105G ($437,610) offers a futuristic take on astronomical watches.
 

The dial is composed of three superimposed disks: two in mineral glass and one in metalized sapphire glass. The date disk on the dial rim allows the wearer to read the date (indicated by a red varnished hammer-type hand) and provides the sunrise and sunset times on their respective scales (indicated by two thin white varnished hands). Meanwhile, two skeletonized, baton-type, white varnished hands made from white gold indicate the time.
 

Hollowed out in an “X” shape, the black composite strap is attached to the case via an ingenious, invisible, lug-free fastening system and secured with a patented white gold fold-over clasp. This watch is powered by Caliber 240 C LU CL LCSO, which required more than 5 years of development and has 6 pending patents.
 

The first automaton wristwatch in its contemporary history, the new 5249R-001 comes in a 43mm rose gold, officer’s-style case with a turban-style crown and features an on-demand retrograde display for the hours and minutes.
 

Inspired by a pocket watch (Ref. 784) designed by Louis Cottier in 1958 called “The Crow and the Fox” that was, itself, based on Jean de La Fontaine’s fable of the same name, the fascinating animation of time plays out on the surface of the 5249R-001’s opaline brown “Matara” dial, which is composed of an 18K gold plate.
 

With a tip resembling a piece of cheese, the minute hand is made of yellow-gilt titanium, while the fox’s muzzle and paw indicate the time. The shiny chocolate brown alligator leather strap is secured by a triple-blade rose gold fold-over clasp. This fable is powered by the new Caliber 31-260 PS HMD AU.
 

To learn more about the brand’s Watches and Wonders releases, check out the Patek Philippe website.