Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 2006 Reference No: 5712/1A-001 Movement No: 3'171'290 Case No: 4'377'247 Model Name: Nautilus Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. 240 PS IRM C LU, 29 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 190mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp Dimensions: 40mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated December 8, 2006, wallet, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging. Literature: The present watch is illustrated in Patek Philippe Nautilus & Aquanaut by Guido Mondani Editore, pages 138 and 139.
Catalogue Essay
Displaying a date, power reserve and moon phases complication, the reference 5712 was the successor of reference 3712. It is immediately recognizable from its predecessor due to the lack of hour marker at 7 o'clock. Made to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the famous Nautilus collection in 2006, the model was a commercial success. Its good looks, combined with a hefty presence makes it one of the most desirable modern sports watches available on the market today. In fact, it is incredibly difficult to obtain one at a Patek Philippe retailer, requiring years of waiting to be allocated one.
The present timepiece is an exemplary example. Preserved in most probably unpolished condition with great finishes to the top of the lugs and bevels, the timepiece is offered in excellent condition. The clasp even has remnant of the original sticker. It is furthermore accompanied by its Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated December 8, 2006, presentation box and outer packaging.
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.
Ref. 5712/1A-001 An extremely rare stainless steel wristwatch with small seconds, power reserve indication, date, moon phases, bracelet, certificate of origin and presentation box
2006 40mm Diameter Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed