Patek PhilippeNautilus

Offered by a UK-based dealer, this auction provides a unique opportunity to own a double-sealed example of the world’s most desirable luxury sports watch. This full-set Patek Philippe ref. 5711/1A-010 is accompanied by its display box, outer box, small box in which the watch is sealed, certificate of origin, collectors library booklet, distributor booklet, the calibre information booklet, and the outer wallet. The watch is double-sealed with all accessories and is consistent with the vendor’s ‘AAA’ grading.

Based on the original Gerald Genta designed ref. 3700 from 1976, the Nautilus ref. 5711 features a 40mm rounded octagonal case in stainless steel. The integrated bracelet, also in steel, is satin-finished, with polished intermediary links and a fine bevel that extends from the case and down the edge of each link. It’s secured to the wrist via a double deployant clasp. The dial is finished in a blue tone, with distinctive horizontal ridges emblematic of the model. The hours are marked by batons filled with Super-LumiNova, and a date aperture is positioned at 3 o’clock.

Turning the watch over, a sapphire case back reveals the in-house calibre 324 SC. This self-winding movement is expertly hand finished with Côtes de Genève across the bridges and the 21K gold winding rotor. It’s also stamped with the Patek Philippe Seal, ensuring timekeeping between -3 to +2 seconds per day.

The 5711/1A was launched in 2006 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus and has since become the most desirable luxury steel sports watch on the planet. This meteoric rise has been further exacerbated by Patek Philippe's decision to discontinue the model, not before a short run with an olive green dial, and then finally a very limited collaboration with Tiffany & Co., the first of which achieved a startling US$6.5 million at auction.

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