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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5980/1A-001
Nautilus
A fine and attractive stainless steel flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, bracelet, Certificate of Origin, setting pin and presentation box, single sealed
- Estimate
- HK$550,000 - 800,000€64,400 - 93,700$70,500 - 103,000
HK$762,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 2009
- Reference No
- 5980/1A-001
- Movement No
- 3'669'623
- Case No
- 4'462'179
- Model Name
- Nautilus
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. CH 28-520 C, 35 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 195mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 40.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped The Hour Glass, Hong Kong and dated 16 April 2009, leather folio, instruction manual, product literature, setting pin, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Launched alongside the time-only reference 5711 in 2006 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus family, the Patek Philippe 5980 is one of the most iconic and distinctive modern luxury sports watch ever created. It was the first Nautilus wristwatch that features a chronograph complication and represents an important milestone in the history of the Nautilus.
Despite this innovative addition, the dial of the 5980 retained the iconic Nautilus elements, including its ribbed design and a legible profile, while ingeniously combining the chronograph registers into a single "bull's eye" counter, accentuating the unique aesthetics of the watch. The chronograph function was upgraded to incorporate a flyback function, allowing the chronograph to be reset without stopping it first.
The stainless steel versions of this reference were discontinued in 2014, further increasing its desirability and establishing it as one of the most sought-after Patek Philippe Nautilus models. The present example from circa 2009 is preserved in its single sealed condition and is complete with all the accessories, making it the perfect specimen for the discerning collectors.
Despite this innovative addition, the dial of the 5980 retained the iconic Nautilus elements, including its ribbed design and a legible profile, while ingeniously combining the chronograph registers into a single "bull's eye" counter, accentuating the unique aesthetics of the watch. The chronograph function was upgraded to incorporate a flyback function, allowing the chronograph to be reset without stopping it first.
The stainless steel versions of this reference were discontinued in 2014, further increasing its desirability and establishing it as one of the most sought-after Patek Philippe Nautilus models. The present example from circa 2009 is preserved in its single sealed condition and is complete with all the accessories, making it the perfect specimen for the discerning collectors.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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