Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 2009 Reference No: 5980/1A Movement No: 4'041'563 Case No: 4'493'115 Model Name: Nautilus Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. CH 28-520C, 35 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 200mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel deployant clasp Dimensions: 43.5mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe setting pin, leather wallet, product literature and presentation box. Furthermore accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 2009 and its subsequent sale on December 9, 2009.
Catalogue Essay
With the release of the reference 3700 in 1976, Patek Philippe created one of the best stainless steel luxury wristwatches available on the market and in the ensuing 40 years, it became an icon. At the time of launch, Patek Philippe completely revolutionized the concept of a "sports watch" with its water resistant Nautilus case designed by famed Gerald Genta. The watch was rugged, masculine and sporty in nature and could be worn in both casual settings as well as formal affairs.
Presented in 2006, reference 5980/1 was launched alongside its time-only sibling reference 5711. At the time of launch, it was a completely novel design as the Nautilus model had never incorporated a chronograph function before.
A particularly early example, the present watch is preserved in excellent and superb condition with sharp finishes throughout. The contrasting satin and polished finishes are sharp and defined, attesting to the beauty and the condition of this timepiece.
Since 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.