Patek Philippe
Nautilus, Reference 5711/1A-010 | A stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 2010
Auction Closed
May 11, 11:29 AM GMT
Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: blue
Calibre: cal. 324 automatic, 29 jewels
Movement number: 5'535'199
Case: stainless steel, screw-down sapphire crystal display case back
Case number: 4'947'673
Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet and double-folding clasp
Size: 42 mm diameter (9-3 o'clock), bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm (including additional links)
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, leather bifold, two additional links and presentation case with outer packaging
The iconic design of the Nautilus was created by Gerald Genta. He had a crucial influence on the watch world thanks to some of his famous designs, which also included the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 1972. Genta’s design for the Nautilus was inspired by portholes on ships.
The first iteration of the Nautilus was the reference 3700, which was released in 1976. At the time, it was a ground-breaking approach, especially considering the quartz crisis hitting the traditional Swiss industry. Watch brands such as Patek Philippe felt the need to offer something different. Ultimately this audacious move paid off and the Nautilus quickly became a central piece in many collections.
In 2006, 30 years after the initial release of the Nautilus ‘Jumbo’, Patek introduced the reference 5711/1A which became an instant success subject to an extensive waiting list. The model was eventually discontinued in 2021 but continues to fascinate collectors more than ever.