This Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1AR replica puts the flyback chronograph complication into a two-tone case at 40.5mm, steel with a rose-gold-tone bezel, crown and pushers, which places it between the steel 5980/1A and the rose gold 5980/1R. The 5980/1A reference introduced the first chronograph-equipped Nautilus when it launched, and it remains one of the few references in the lineup with subdials breaking the clean dial symmetry. Mostly steel construction keeps the weight balanced for daily wear despite the larger 40.5mm diameter, and the rose-gold-tone parts add warmth that contrasts with the cool steel of the case flanks and outer links. A single monocounter at 6 o’clock combines the 60-minute and 12-hour chronograph totals, framed by the horizontal embossing that runs across the blue dial. With gold-tone centre links, the bracelet hardware gets a lot of attention, so keep the Nautilus clasp checklist to hand when comparing. For the full-steel version, see the steel Patek 5980 replica with the blue-black dial.

Specifications

• Model: Nautilus Flyback Chronograph Date
• Reference: 5980/1AR-001
• Case size: 40.5 mm
• Case: steel with rose-gold-tone bezel, crown and pushers (genuine: steel and 18k rose gold)
• Dial: blue with horizontal embossing, rose-gold-tone markers, 60-minute and 12-hour monocounter at 6, date at 3
• Bezel: smooth rose-gold-tone rounded octagon
• Crystal: sapphire
• Bracelet: two-tone, steel outer links with rose-gold-tone centre links
• Movement: clone Cal. CH 28-520, automatic flyback chronograph
• Power reserve: 46 hours (genuine Cal. CH 28-520 C: 55 hours)
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, flyback chronograph
• Water resistance: 30 m (rain and hand-washing, not for swimming)

The 40.5mm case is thicker than the time-only Nautilus models due to the chronograph works inside. Pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock operate the start/stop and flyback reset functions with short, positive strokes.

Flyback Timing Through the 4 O’Clock Pusher

Flyback chronographs require a more sophisticated gear train than standard chronographs. The mechanism allows resetting and restarting the timing function in one motion, a feature originally developed for pilots who needed rapid successive timing intervals. This complication operates through the pusher at 4 o’clock without affecting the running seconds hand. Two-tone 5980 references carry a different wrist presence than the 5811/1G time-only version in white gold look, trading simplicity for mechanical ambition. See all available chronograph and time-only options in the Nautilus collection.

Steel, Rose Tone and a Blue Dial

Within the Nautilus family, the 5980/1AR is the steel-and-rose-gold flyback chronograph, while the 5980/1A and the 5990/1A Travel Time cover the all-steel side. Most other steel references focus on time-only or calendar complications, which keeps the chronograph models distinct in function and dial layout. The rose-gold-tone bezel and centre links on a steel case create a true two-tone look, echoing Patek’s own mix of steel and rose gold. At 40.5mm with a chronograph and that distinctive Nautilus silhouette, this Patek 5980/1AR replica is the two-tone chronograph of our Nautilus range.

Other versions of this model in stock: Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1R-001 in rose gold tone, Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1A-019 white dial, Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1A-001 blue dial, Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980 black dial.