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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5980/60G-001
Nautilus
A virtually new, attractive, and contemporary white gold flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, original certificate, and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
• 18K white gold flyback chronograph
• Consigned by the original owner
• Virtually new, unworn condition and full-set
• First time offered on Phillips platform
Balancing mechanical pedigree with a contemporary aesthetic, the Patek Philippe Nautilus Flyback Chronograph 5980/60G-001 stands as a noteworthy edition of the Nautilus chronograph, offering collectors a more understated and versatile expression of this iconic design.
The opaline blue-gray dial, horizontally embossed in classic Nautilus fashion, is distinguished by its mono-counter chronograph display at 6 o’clock, combining 60-minute and 12-hour registers for exceptional legibility. Applied white gold hour markers with luminescent coating further enhance clarity.
Fashioned from 18k white gold, the watch features a 40.5mm case with a mix of polished and satin-brushed finishes, staying true to the iconic porthole-inspired design of the Nautilus collection. Further enhancing its modern appeal, this reference is fitted with a blue-gray calfskin strap featuring a denim motif, an unconventional yet deliberate choice that introduces a more casual dimension to the Nautilus lineage.
The present example is offered by the original owner in virtually new, unworn condition, as a complete set, and for the first time at a Phillips auction.
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.