Patek Philippe Discontinues Multiple Models Incl. the Nautilus Moonphase 5712A, and Some Predictions for its Future

Models come and go from brands’ portfolios. There’s nothing extraordinary in this, it’s just standard practice and lifecycle management. Rolex, for example, did it last year with the Yacht-Master II Regatta Chronograph (not necessarily a bad idea…) Patek Philippe is no stranger to this concept, as we’ve seen in the past – basically every year, the Geneva-based watchmaker cleans its collections. Yet, from time to time, some of these discontinuations make more noise than others… Remember in 2021 when Patek Philippe announced the end of the classic blue dial Nautilus 5711A…? It came as a shock. Of course, it was followed by a sought-after, short-produced green edition, later to make room for the 5811G in white gold. But still, it somehow hurt fans and collectors. Well, we’re here today with some bad news, as the other all-important steel Nautilus, the Moonphase 5712A, is reportedly discontinued (no more listed at patek.com). The end of an era or the beginning of a new generation…? We’ll probably know more soon. 

The fact that the Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase 5712A is being discontinued in 2025 is not officially (yet) claimed by the brand, yet the news dropped over the weekend on social media, as some Instagram accounts such as @wristcheck reported that the highly-coveted reference was no more listed on the brand’s website. However, we have seen such patterns in the past and we’re pretty confident in saying that indeed, the Nautilus 5712A (or 5712/1A-001 to be precise) is now off the collection. But that isn’t all, as Patek Philippe has decided to remove many more watches from its portfolio… Let’s take a look at the most important discontinued Patek models for 2025.

The Nautilus Moonphase 5712A discontinued in 2025

This is it… the Nautilus Moonphase 5712A is gone. The end of an era. This rather odd, elegantly unbalanced Nautilus model was first introduced in 2006, alongside the 5711A, as part of the 40th anniversary collection. It was, however, not entirely a new model. It has to be seen as a mild evolution of a short-produced watch, the Nautilus 3712/1A, launched in 2005 and replaced a year later by the 5712/1A – both watches share the same display with moonphase, date, small seconds and power reserve, however, the 5712 introduced the revised case of the 2006 collection, with rounded lateral guards and a three-part construction with sapphire back.

The 5712A has been in the collection for almost 20 years, without many evolutions to be reported over its entire lifespan – aside from the introduction of the Patek Seal in 2009 for the movement, based on the micro-rotor Calibre 240. The watch’s stainless steel case is near identical to the now-gone 5711A, with the same diameter (40mm) and a thickness of 8.52mm (vs. 8.3mm for a 5711A). The 5712A featured a gradient blue dial with horizontal grooves – classic for steel Nautilus watches – and, its main specificity, a display with rather oddly-positioned complications – which, to many, gave this watch incredible charm.

Over the years, we have seen several other editions of the Nautilus Moonphase 5712, such as the rose gold 5712R model with strap and brown dial (also in 2006), the white gold 5712G edition with strap and grey dial (also in 2006), and more recently (in 2022) the 5712/1R-001 with rose gold case and bracelet, paired with a gradient brown dial. And while this luxurious edition is still listed on the brand’s website, the classic stainless Nautilus Moonphase 5712A is not to be seen anymore, indicating its discontinuation.

What’s next then…? We can imagine several scenarios. First, the 5712A is gone once and for all. No replacement, no successor. The end of an era. While we don’t have the gift of precognition here at MONOCHROME, this seems rather unlikely. The second option, just like it’s been done with the 5711, we might see a farewell edition of the 5712. Keeping what the brand has done with the time-and-date Nautilus in mind, we could imagine an Olive Green version of the Nautilus Moonphase (potential reference 5712/1A-014).

Looking ahead, Patek Philippe could also replace the now-gone 5712A with a new, more luxurious edition, just like what has been done when replacing the 5711 with the 5811. As such, we can imagine (as you can see above) a slightly enlarged version, measuring 41mm and done in white gold, paired with a rich blue dial – and thus dubbed the 5812G. Finally, we could also image a new version of the Nautilus, this time equipped with the same movement as the Cubitus 5822P, meaning the Instantaneous Grand Date, Day and Moon Phases model. Since its new Calibre 240 PS CI J LU relies on the same base as the movement of the Nautilus Moonphase 5712A, it would make sense too.

Patek Discontinues the Aquanaut 5167A, but only on Steel Bracelet

Another rather important Patek model to be discontinued for 2025 is the Aquanaut 5167A… But only the version on a stainless steel bracelet (reference 5167/1A-001), as the classic model worn on a rubber strap (reference 5167A-001) is still offered by the brand and listed on Patek Philippe’s website. It follows the discontinuation of the stainless steel Aquanaut Travel Time 5164A last year, yet thankfully the brand has kept its entry-level time-and-date in the collection.

In addition, Patek Phillippe still offers the Aquanaut time-and-date in rose gold (5167R-001). Looking closely at all the Aquanaut models available now from Patek, you’ll see that, apart from ultra-high-end stoned versions, only rubber straps are available… Maybe a decision to give the Nautilus the exclusivity of the stainless steel, and the Aquanaut a sportier look with only rubber straps…?

The Calatrava Pilot 5524G is gone

First presented in 2015, and one of the most controversial models ever presented by Patek Philippe, the Travel Time reference 5524G was the inaugural model in the now rather large Calatrava Pilot collection. This collection still includes or has included the 5524R in rose gold (still available), the feminine Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 7234 in rose gold and white gold (both out of the collection) the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph 5924G (in blue or green, both still available), and the Alarm Travel Time 5520 in platinum (discontinued) or rose gold and white gold (still available).

But the important piece of news is that the classic white gold Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 5524G, the model that initiated this much-discussed collection, has been removed from the brand’s website and is thus being discontinued by Patek Philippe.

The Full List of Patek Philippe discontinued Models in 2025

• Nautilus Moonphase 5712/1A-001 (steel, blue dial)
• Aquanaut 5167/1A-001 (steel on steel bracelet only, rubber strap still available)

• Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 5524G (white gold only, rose 5524R still available)
• Split-Seconds Chronograph 5370P-011 (blue dial)

• Grande Complication 5208R (minute repeater, perpetual calendar, chronograph)
• Nautilus 5719/10G-010 (full diamond, white gold Nautilus in 40mm)
• Nautilus 7118/1A-010 (mid-size steel Nautilus 35mm with white dial)