Description

in 2005, Patek Philippe introduced the reference 3712/1A. At the time, it was the most complicated Nautilus ever made featuring a date indicator with moonphase, power reserve and a seconds sub dial. Before that, the Nautilus only displayed the date. The 3712 was made only for one year, before the 5712 was launched in 2006 along with other models, to mark the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus collection.

Since then this iconic timepiece has been launched in other metals, but the design has never changed in the past 15 years. It is also one of the most sought after, and extremely difficult obtain timepieces.
The current catalogue consists of 5712/1A in steel, 5712R rosegold on leather strap and 5712G white gold on leather strap.

The present reference 5712R-001 has more to it than meets the eye. Look closer and you see the extra sauce on the dial – the Tiffany & Co. retailer stamp distinguishing it from the lot. We’ve seen the popularity of these stamped dials grow exponentially in the past couple of years and it is getting more and more difficult to get our hands on such pieces.

Other than that, this 40mm rosegold version features a gorgeous black-brown dial with gold applied hour markers, a power reserve indicator at 10 o’clock, a full calendar display with moonphases indicator at 7 o’clock and a sub seconds dial at 5 o’clock.

Seen through the sapphire caseback is the self-winding mechanical movement Caliber 240 PS IRM C LU featuring a 22K gold off-center mini-rotor offering a power reserve of up to 48hrs. The impeccable finishing on the movement includes Cötes de Genève on the bridges with beveled edges, polished screw heads and perlage, all signed off with the PP hallmark of quality.

This rare beauty is offered on a matte dark brown alligator strap with a 18K rosegold deployant clasp.

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.