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Reference 5980/1R-001 Nautilus | A pink gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2017
Lot Closed
December 12, 05:12 PM GMT
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: brown
Caliber: cal. 28-520 automatic, 35 jewels
Movement number: 5’954’457
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 6’154’209
Closure: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe bracelet with double folding clasp
Size: 40.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin dated January 13th, 2017, booklets, and leather bi-fold
In 2006, at the prestigious Baselworld fair commemorating the 30th anniversary of the iconic reference 3700, Patek Philippe introduced the reference 5980. This marked a significant milestone as it became the inaugural Nautilus to feature a chronograph complication. To achieve a cleaner dial layout, Patek ingeniously integrated all chronograph functions into a single co-axial subdial for elapsed minutes and hours. This design choice mirrored the innovative approach seen in the annual calendar reference 5960, which shared the same caliber.
Notably, the flyback chronograph function enables the wearer to reset the chronograph without halting it first. Originally available in stainless steel with a black-blue dial, Patek expanded the offering in 2013 to include a version in pink gold with a full pink gold bracelet. The bracelet adds an extra level of elegance and luxury to the watch, and the present example is offered with its complete set of accessories.
