Patek’s white-dial 5980 was the steel 5980/1A-019 on a bracelet; this Patek 5980 replica moves that white dial onto a black leather strap and stands out as one of the brightest options in the Nautilus chronograph range. White dials in the 5980 series are uncommon, making this variant immediately distinguishable from the blue, black, and brown alternatives that dominate the lineup. At 40.5mm in steel with a white-gold look on a leather strap, the watch balances sport chronograph functionality with a refined, lighter aesthetic that pushes closer to dress-watch territory. Our guide traces Genta’s porthole design and its 1976 debut. On the steel bracelet with a blue-black dial, it is the Nautilus 5980/1A replica.

Specifications

• Model: Nautilus Flyback Chronograph, Date
• Reference: 5980/1A-019 style (factory variant on leather)
• Case size: 40.5 mm
• Case: steel, white-gold look (genuine 5980/1A-019: stainless steel)
• Dial: white with horizontal embossing, white-metal luminous markers, white counter at 6, date at 3
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Strap: black leather, croc pattern, fold-over clasp (genuine -019: steel bracelet)
• 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
• Power reserve: 46 hours (genuine Cal. CH 28-520 C: 55 hours)
• Water resistance: 30 m (same as genuine; not for swimming)

The white dial frames white-metal indices and hands with luminous fill, a cool and crisp look with no warm tones at all. Horizontal embossing across the dial surface catches light differently than the flat white dials found on dress watches, adding a texture that keeps the Nautilus identity intact. The single counter at six keeps readability against the light background through its recessed ring.

Timing Laps on a White 5980

Flyback chronographs compress three actions into one. You press a single pusher to stop, reset, and restart the chronograph hand simultaneously. For repeated timing events, this eliminates the awkward pause required by standard chronographs. The movement adds case thickness compared to time-only Nautilus references, but the increase stays proportional at the 40.5mm diameter. The rose gold tone 5980/1R-001 with a black-brown dial uses the same clone caliber in a bracelet configuration, offering a direct comparison between strap and bracelet wearing experiences.

Summer Fabrics and a Steel-White Case

White dials occupy a specific niche among Patek Philippe Nautilus collectors. They read lighter on the wrist and pair more naturally with summer wardrobes and lighter fabrics. The black leather strap keeps the watch from looking clinical, as an all-steel white chronograph sometimes can. Within the full Nautilus catalog, the white 5980 remains one of the less frequently seen versions (Patek made the -019 only in 2013 and 2014), which appeals to buyers who want recognition without repetition. This Nautilus 5980 super clone delivers that uncommon white-dial-on-leather combination for any serious watch rotation.

Other versions of this model in stock: Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980R-001 brown dial, Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1AR-001 blue dial, Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/60G-001 denim blue dial, Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1AR-001 in rose gold tone.