Stepping up to a 40.5mm flyback chronograph in full rose gold tone, this Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1R super clone copies one of the most assertive references in the entire Nautilus catalog. The 5980/1R-001 combines the signature octagonal case with a chronograph complication and rose gold construction, creating a watch that crosses from sport into statement territory. At 40.5mm, the case sits larger than the standard time-only Nautilus references, and on the genuine watch the rose gold adds noticeable wrist weight; this rose-tone steel version wears lighter. The black-brown gradient dial integrates a single 60-minute and 12-hour monocounter at 6 o’clock, with the horizontal embossing texture characteristic of every Nautilus surface. A full gold-tone bracelet makes the clasp easy to judge; our guide shows how the fold-over clasp on a Nautilus clone should close.

Specifications

• Model: Nautilus Flyback Chronograph Date
• Reference: 5980/1R-001
• Case size: 40.5 mm
• Case: rose gold tone on steel (genuine: 18k rose gold)
• Dial: black-brown gradient with horizontal embossing, rose-gold-tone markers, monocounter at 6, date at 3
• Bezel: smooth rose-gold-tone rounded octagon
• Crystal: sapphire
• Bracelet: integrated rose-gold-tone links (genuine: 18k rose gold)
• 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)

Flyback chronographs allow the user to reset and restart timing in a single pusher press rather than the three-step stop-reset-start sequence of a standard chronograph. This complication adds mechanical complexity and practical value for anyone who uses the timing function regularly.

Inside the 5980: Flyback on a Clone CH 28-520

The flyback mechanism inside the 5980 distinguishes it from simpler Nautilus chronographs. A single press of the reset pusher returns the chronograph hand to zero and immediately starts a new timing cycle. This functionality originated in aviation timing and remains one of the more technically demanding complications to execute reliably. In this watch the job is done by a clone Cal. CH 28-520, which holds about 46 hours against the 55 of the genuine calibre; ask us for a video if you want to see the flyback reset in action. The full rose-tone case and matching bracelet give the 5980/1R a tonal consistency that the 5980/1AR two-tone version deliberately breaks. For a broader view of how each Nautilus reference fits together, browse the Nautilus collection.

Chronograph, Rose Tone and Sport Design in One

The 5980/1R-001 occupies the intersection of complication, precious metal, and sport design. Fewer Nautilus references combine all three elements, which gives this model a distinct position within the family. Patek Philippe made the 5980/1R as a regular catalogue reference rather than a limited edition, and it has since been discontinued. At 40.5mm in rose gold tone with a flyback chronograph, this Patek 5980/1R super clone delivers a fully loaded version of the Nautilus concept.

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