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Lot 80 PATEK PHILIPPE
40TH ANNIVERSARY NAUTILUS '1976-40-2016', REF. 5711/1P
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTOR
40TH ANNIVERSARY NAUTILUS '1976-40-2016', REF. 5711/1P
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTOR
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY RARE PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET, CERTIFICATES AND BOX - MADE TO COMMEMORATE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PATEK PHILIPPE NAUTILUS
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, NAUTILUS MODEL, REF. 5711/1P-001, CIRCA 2016
Closed8 November 2021
Price Realised
CHF 475,000
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Specialist note
Manufactured by Patek Philippe for the celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the Patek Philippe Nautilus, the present wristwatch is offered by an important private collector, in excellent overall condition with certificates and the iconic cork presentation box.
Produced in a limited edition of only 700 pieces, the timepiece was crafted in a platinum case with a captivating blue sunburst dial embossed with 1976-40-2016 and diamond hour markers. Part of the most coveted timepieces of Patek Philippe’s contemporary production and highly collectible, the present watch is fresh to the market and will delight collectors as it has been cherished with care and worn on extremely rare occasions.
The present timepiece is a true gem for the connoisseur of rare timepieces who understands its importance, collectability and future potential.
40 years of the Patek Philippe Nautilus
In 1976 Patek Philippe launched a steel sports wristwatch that was to become pivotal to the company’s ongoing image and success. The Nautilus is now one of the most desired and sought-after collectors.
The Nautilus was designed by perhaps the greatest wristwatch designer of the 20th century – Gérald Genta. Very few designers in any field are fortunate enough to create an enduring global product even once in their careers that captures not only the zeitgeist of its own time but perpetuates through the decades almost unchanged, transcending the passage of time and the vagaries of fashion.
Produced in a limited edition of only 700 pieces, the timepiece was crafted in a platinum case with a captivating blue sunburst dial embossed with 1976-40-2016 and diamond hour markers. Part of the most coveted timepieces of Patek Philippe’s contemporary production and highly collectible, the present watch is fresh to the market and will delight collectors as it has been cherished with care and worn on extremely rare occasions.
The present timepiece is a true gem for the connoisseur of rare timepieces who understands its importance, collectability and future potential.
40 years of the Patek Philippe Nautilus
In 1976 Patek Philippe launched a steel sports wristwatch that was to become pivotal to the company’s ongoing image and success. The Nautilus is now one of the most desired and sought-after collectors.
The Nautilus was designed by perhaps the greatest wristwatch designer of the 20th century – Gérald Genta. Very few designers in any field are fortunate enough to create an enduring global product even once in their careers that captures not only the zeitgeist of its own time but perpetuates through the decades almost unchanged, transcending the passage of time and the vagaries of fashion.