Description

The Nautilus collection is the sport watch by excellence since 1976. In this very year, Mr Gerald Genta designed it in a restaurant during the Basel fair. Patek Philippe was known for it’s round shaped case and classical watches, therefore, due to the high number of sport watches produced in the industry, Mr Genta decided to design a sport watch and took his inspiration in the Nautical arts and more specifically from a ship’s porthole. This design had an immediate success and is now an unquestionable collection in the Patek Philippe dynasty.

The width bezel gives a large vision on the dial as the horizon when watching through an porthole and the side lugs also called “ears” are inspired by the hinges on these windows. A simple but elegant design that helped Patek Philippe to touch a large public of watch passionates.

Years after years, the Nautilus collection’s success was colossal also due to the new versions released with a larger case or a sapphire case-back. It is considered as the must-to-have timepiece for man or woman’s lifestyle as it combines elegance, sporty and a timeless design.

The present model is the out-of-catalogue Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/112P-001, a very special jewelry edition of just a handful of pieces made specifically for VIP clients. The iconic 40 mm Nautilus case comes in platinum with a bezel set with 32 baguette-cut rubies totaling 4 carats. These red-to-purple shaded stones surround an elegant sunburst charcoal dial with a black gradient rim and the traditional horizontal embossing, completed by 12 baguette-cut rubies (0.24 ct) set on baton-style white gold hour markers and a matching red seconds hand. Further down, at 6 o’clock, set into the side of the bezel, you can find a discreet brilliant-cut diamond – a signature touch from Patek Philippe to distinguish all their platinum pieces.

The watch is powered by the self-winding mechanical movement 26-330 S C, with a power-reserve of 45 hours and some exceptional finishing that can be admired through the sapphire case-back, along with the Patek Philippe Seal.

The platinum fully integrated bracelet – with contrasting polished and satin finishing and Nautilus fold-over clasp – will secure this exquisite rarity around a very fortunate wrist.

Patek Philippe – Bio

Patek Philippe & Co. was founded in 1839, located in Geneva and the Vallée de Joux. It designs and manufactures timepieces and movements, including some of the most complicated mechanical watches. It is considered by many experts and aficionados to be one of the most prestigious watch manufacturers.
In 1868, Patek Philippe made their first wristwatch, which was sold on November 13, 1876 to the Hungarian Countess.
It is the last independent, family-owned Genevan watch manufacture with uninterrupted operating history spanning nearly 180 years.