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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5711/1P-001
Nautilus "40th Anniversary, Factory Double-Sealed"
A rare and highly attractive platinum and diamond-set wristwatch with date and bracelet, with certificate of origin and original cork presentation box, limited edition of 700 pieces made for the 40th Anniversary of the Nautilus, factory double-sealed
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• Limited to 700 pieces, made to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Nautilus
• Features platinum construction with factory baguette diamond hour markers and anniversary dial inscription
• Consigned by the original owner and factory double-sealed, it comes as a full collector's set
Launched in 1976, the Patek Philippe Nautilus irrevocably redefined the concept of the luxury sports wristwatch. Conceived by the legendary Gérald Genta, its distinctive porthole inspired case drew subtle influence from the imagined submarine of Captain Nemo in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, resulting in a design that was both unconventional and enduringly elegant. Over the decades, the Nautilus has evolved through a variety of references and complications, cementing its status as one of the most recognizable and coveted timepieces in modern horology.
Introduced in 2016 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Nautilus, the present reference 5711P/1P pays homage to the original “Jumbo” reference 3700/1A while elevating the model to its most refined expression. Crafted in platinum, the watch embodies understated opulence, with its signature blue dial enhanced by baguette cut diamond hour markers that lend a discreet yet unmistakable brilliance. A subtle “1976–40–2016” inscription at six o’clock further distinguishes this commemorative edition, underscoring its significance within the lineage.
Factory double-sealed and consigned by its original owner, the present timepiece is offered complete with its Certificate of Origin and the highly distinctive cork presentation box. Fresh to the market and retained within a single ownership since new, it presents a compelling opportunity to acquire one of the most important commemorative Nautilus references, made all the more relevant as 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Nautilus collection.
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.