Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1R-001

The brainchild of legendary watch designer Gerald Genta, the Nautilus was introduced in 1976 to compete with Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak, another now-iconic Genta-designed steel sports watch launched a few years earlier. Its case shape, with ear-like projections either side, was like nothing the industry had seen before and despite not being an immediate hit it’s now one of the most sought-after Patek models around, particularly the 5711 model which was discontinued in 2021. This version in 18ct rose gold features the signature horizontally embossed dial in a rich chocolate brown with rose gold hands and applied hour markers. The date window at 3 o’clock is also framed with a rose gold border. This magnificent piece is powered by the automatic Caliber 324 S C which holds a power reserve of up to 45 hours. The movement is visible through the caseback, revealing the 21k gold rotor engraved with the brand’s Calatrava cross and decorated with côte de Genève stripes. This is a truly outstanding timepiece from the world’s most illustrious watchmaker.