The 5712/1R-001 takes all the special features of the 5712 complication set and presents them in rose gold together with a warm brown dial, resulting in a stunning appearance when seen in person. It doesn’t have the steel sports watch look which is usually associated with the Nautilus range; rather, it offers a more refined and richer interpretation while still retaining the moon phase, power reserve, and small seconds. The super clone model reproduces the rose gold warmth and dial depth in a manner that photographs fail to properly show.
It is difficult to reproduce rose gold in a convincing way since cheap plating usually appears either flat or too yellow rather than the warm pinkish shade that Patek is famous for. The present model has a rose gold toned case finish covering the 40mm rounded octagonal shape, the brushed and polished areas retaining their colour evenly and not fading or becoming patchy after a few weeks. The visible case screws and bezel details are arranged in the same way as they are on the steel version, only in the warmer gold tone.
The 1R-001 has on its brown dial the same horizontal embossed pattern which is characteristic of the Nautilus range, although in this case the gradient goes deeper and is warmer, taking on a tone almost like chocolate towards the edges. Like the base model 5712, the moon phase display at 6 o’clock, the power reserve indicator, and the small seconds sub-dial are included, all printed with the right proportions and with gold-coloured accents to match the case. Instead of using a plain blank disc, the moon phase disc has proper detailing, which is the usual point where cheaper copies tend to cut corners.
The bracelet retains the integrated design and the tapering feature of the rest of the Nautilus range, and like the case it is finished in the same rose gold colour, with a folding clasp that closes firmly and keeps the colour consistent from link to link. Because of its solid link construction the bracelet has a substantial feel when worn on the wrist rather than the hollow and light sensation that you get from the lower end replicas. The case thickness and the curvature of the lugs are also kept accurate, which means that the bracelet lies flat and comfortably on the wrist without sitting high or appearing bulky.
If you’re looking to have the detailed layout of the 5712 but with a warmer, more elegant rose gold and brown dial setup, then this superb clone replica is a good choice. It includes the moon phase, power reserve, and small seconds in that rich gold colour together with the chocolate dial gradient, all without the lengthy wait or the high price that goes with the genuine Patek Philippe 5712/1R-001. For the full specification and some photos, see below, and feel free to get in touch if you need information regarding the movement type or the bracelet size.
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