PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 5711/1A-011, NAUTILUS, A FINE STEEL BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE AND WHITE DIAL

Introduced in 1976, the design of the Patek Philippe Nautilus was inspired by portholes found on maritime vehicles. The original Reference 3700 was constructed with a monobloc case, replicating the way portholes were opened on vessels.

The present lot, reference 5711/1A-011 is a contemporary wristwatch dating to 2016. The case and bracelet are constructed in stainless steel. However, Reference 5711 has a standard 3 part case rather than the original monobloc construction, allowing for easier serviceability and a sapphire case back to view inhouse Caliber 324 S C. The timepiece has a date complication, and the hands and hour markers are blackened white gold to contrast the stark white dial.