Patek’s white gold 5980 on a strap is the 5980/60G-001, and this Patek 5980 replica takes that idea with a black dial, a white-gold-look steel case and a black leather strap: a cool-toned 5980 chronograph in a dressy configuration. White gold reads closer to steel than rose gold does, and on this clone the case is steel finished in that look, so it wears at steel weight. At 40.5mm the case matches every other 5980 variant in dimensions, but the combination of white-gold look, black dial, and leather strap creates a distinctly understated character. First time ordering? Our guide sets out the steps of ordering a Nautilus super clone.

Specifications

• Model: Nautilus Flyback Chronograph, Date
• Reference: 5980/60G-001 (closest genuine; black dial is a factory variant)
• Case size: 40.5 mm
• Case: steel in white-gold look (genuine 5980/60G-001: 18k white gold)
• Dial: black (very dark blue-black), horizontal embossing, silver-ringed counter at 6 with red numerals, date at 3
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Strap: black leather, croc pattern, fold-over clasp
• Movement: clone Cal. CH 28-520, automatic flyback chronograph
• Functions: hours, minutes, sweep chronograph seconds, flyback chronograph with 60-minute and 12-hour counter, date
• Bezel: smooth, brushed, white-gold look
• Power reserve: 46 hours (genuine Cal. CH 28-520 C: 55 hours)
• Water resistance: 30 m (same as genuine; not for swimming)

The black dial against the white-gold look produces a cooler contrast than the rose gold tone variants. Applied white-metal indices sit almost flush with the dial surface, catching light in sharp flashes rather than the warm glow of gold-toned markers. The horizontal embossing remains present across the dial but reads as a subtle texture against the black background rather than a dominant design element.

Flyback Timing With One Counter at Six

The flyback mechanism allows you to reset and restart the chronograph in one motion. This practical advantage matters for anyone timing sequential events, where a standard chronograph would require three separate pusher actions between measurements. Patek Philippe limited the display to a single counter at six that totals minutes and hours, prioritizing readability over information density. The leather strap pairs logically with the white-gold-look case, positioning this as a chronograph for tailored clothing and evenings out, where a black dial on leather feels at home. For the bracelet-mounted alternative in a different metal, the 5980/1A-001 in steel with a blue-black dial delivers the same flyback complication in a full sport-watch configuration.

Black on White-gold Look, Worn on Leather

A white-gold look on leather is a quiet presentation within the 5980 series. It lacks the visual warmth of rose gold and the casual immediacy of a steel bracelet. What remains is a watch that communicates through finishing and proportion rather than color or flash. Within the Nautilus collection, this combination appeals to the buyer who wants chronograph utility in a package that does not announce itself across the room. The black dial keeps readability high in all lighting conditions, and the white-gold-look case adds substance without spectacle. This Nautilus 5980 super clone offers that restrained chronograph look for anyone who values understatement over visual impact.

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