925
Patek Philippe
Ref. 5711/111P-001
Nautilus
A “like-new”, extremely rare and sought-after platinum wristwatch with bracelet, center seconds, date, baguette-cut sapphire-set bezel and indexes, charcoal gray dial, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, retailed by Tiffany & Co.
Full-Cataloguing
- First time offered at Phillips, one of only 3 known to appear publicly to date
- Only one known retailed by Tiffany & Co., stamped on Certificate of Origin and outer packaging
- Offered by the original owner in “like-new” condition with full set of accessories
The sapphire-set ref. 5711/111P-001, offered for the first time at Phillips and one of only 3 known to come at auction to date, emerges as one of the most exclusive and rarely seen variants and never formally catalogued for general distribution. The watch measures the same 40mm in diameter, retaining the Nautilus’s signature porthole-inspired cushion case with its distinctive octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet. The entire ensemble is crafted in solid platinum, featuring contrasting polished and satin-finished surfaces that enhance the model’s robust yet refined presence.
The bezel is set with 32 baguette-cut blue sapphires totaling approximately 4 carats, arranged in an invisible setting that accentuates the octagonal silhouette. Complementing this are another 12 baguette-cut blue sapphires (0.24 carats) set into the white-gold applied hour markers, bringing the total gem count to 44 baguette sapphires. The dial itself is executed in a sunburst charcoal-gray finish with a black-gradient rim and an embossed motif that echoes the Nautilus’s porthole heritage.
Earlier examples of the ref. 5711 family usually housed the predecessor cal. 324 S C; however, this reference utilizes the later, more refined cal. 26-330 S C, introduced in the final years of ref. 5711 production lifespan for enhanced precision and a hacking seconds function.
The sapphire-set ref. 5711/111P-001 belongs to an ultra-elite series of platinum jewelry Nautilus models alongside diamond, ruby, and emerald-set counterparts. These pieces were allocated on a strictly private basis and produced in extremely limited numbers, rendering them among the rarest and most sought-after modern Patek Philippe wristwatches. It is so visually striking that it elevates the Nautilus archetype into the realm of haute joaillerie while preserving the model’s timeless sport-luxury DNA. Its scarcity and bespoke character ensure that it remains one of the most coveted sport-luxury objects in contemporary watchmaking.
The present example, offered by the original owner in “like-new” condition, is made even more exclusive with Tiffany & Co. stamped Certificate of Origin and signature “Tiffany blue” outer packaging, making this example the only one known retailed by Tiffany.
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.