====== Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph 5990 ======
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The **[[Patek Philippe Nautilus|Nautilus]] Ref. 5990** is a sports [[chronograph]] and [[dual timezone]] watch by [[Patek Philippe]], introduced in [[2014]].

This is the Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph model from the second generation of the [[Patek Philippe Nautilus|Nautilus family]].

=== Info ===
Although the Nautilus line had become legendary since its launch in [[1976]], there had never been a [[chronograph]] model before the [[2006]] launch of [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980|Ref. 5980]]. For [[2014]], this steel version of this incredibly popular watch was replaced by this Ref. 5990, a chronograph with [[second timezone]] support. As with the rest of the Nautilus line, it draws inspiration from the design by the famous watches designer [[Genta, Gérald Charles|Gérald Genta]]. The case is quite large but the thin case and integrated bracelet makes it wear smaller. Although known mainly as a steel watch, the Nautilus was also available in steel and gold, 18K [[yellow gold|yellow]] and [[white gold]], as well as [[platinum]].

Patek measures the case at 40.5 mm (from 10 00 to 4 00) but others refer to it as 44 mm (as measured across the dial, from 9 00 to 3 00). Unlike the original Nautilus, with its straight hinge, the new Nautilus family is convex at the hinge and crown, matching the bezel. The chronograph model adds two buttons above and below the crown, changing the Nautilus silhouette for the first time. This new case is also composed of three main components rather than two The solid, monobloc back is gone, with a sapphire crystal allowing the movement to be viewed, as on the short-lived [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 3711|3711]] and [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 3712|3712]]. The side-mounted bezel screws remain, though they now form a "sandwich" with the case back rather than attaching to it directly.

As with the Nautilus 5980, the 5990 has limited functions to keep the dial as clean as possible. The chronograph minute counter is placed in a subdial at 6 00, but it lacks an hour counter as on the 5980. The 12 00 subdial shows (local) date, while windows at 3 00 and 6 00 show [[day/night]] in both local and home timezone. The time is temporarily adjusted for travel using pushers on the left side, disguised as the traditional Nautilus hinge. For this reason, the Ref. 5990 has an entirely different case from the rest of the Nautilus family. The movement used, [[PP CH 28-520|Calibre CH 28-520 C FUS]], is the same as in the 5980 but with the added calendar and second timezone functionality.


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**Reference:**
  * 5990 [[stainless steel]]

**Movement: **
  * [[Self-winding]] movement [[PP CH 28-520|Cal. CH 28-520 C FUS]], 28,800 A/h

**Case:**
  * [[Stainless steel]]
  * [[Bezel]] fixed, polished
  * [[Screw-in crown]], monobloc back
  * [[Waterproof]] to 120 m

**Dial:**
  * Black

**Functions:**
  * Hours, minutes
  * Central chronograph seconds
  * Subdial at 6 00 for chronograph minutes
  * Subdial at 12 00 for date pointer
  * Windows at 3 00 and 9 00 for [[day/night indicator]]s

**Bracelet: **
  * Integrated [[stainless steel]] bracelet with [[folding clasp]]
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===== External Links =====
  * [[http://www.timeandwatches.com/p/history-of-patek-philippe-nautilus.html|History of the Patek Philippe Nautilus]]


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