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 is 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 most famous reference of the collection has the “5711” badge since 2006, this variant has the same size but with a chronograph function and second time zone.

The present model reference 5990/1422G-001 is a high jewellery variant of the Travel Time Nautilus, out of catalogue piece made in a very limited series, exclusively reserved for VVIP customers.

What sets the present watch apart is the 40.5mm white gold case and bracelet which are set by the factory with baguette diamond and ruby gemstones.  182 baguette rubies for a carat weight of over 17 CT cover the bezel, dial and the middle links, while an astonishing carpet of 406 baguette diamonds are set on the rest of the bracelet and around the case with a weight of ~33 ct.

The brand sets the standard high for all gems. The diamonds – which are hand-set – are of the best quality. They range from the D to G colour palette; the cuts are “very good” or “excellent”; and their grade is internally flawless (IF). It has a gradient black dial with 10 ruby hour markers, along with a travel time function and chronograph. These complications are powered by the CH 28-520 C caliber which is visible through the sapphire case-back of this masterpiece.

Geared towards exclusive collectors and colorful gem-set fans, this dazzling timepiece will rest securely on your wrist with its double deployant Nautilus clasp.

Geared towards exclusive collectors and colorful gem-set fans, this dazzling timepiece will rest securely on your wrist with its double deployant Nautilus clasp, this show-stopper is a one of a kind collectible.

Available with its warranty certificate and box, we can arrange viewing strictly by appointement.

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.