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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 2007
    Reference No: 5800/1A-001
    Movement No: 3'412'681
    Case No: 4'383'024
    Model Name: Nautilus
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 330SC AIG, 30 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 185mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 38mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 15th March 2007, leather folio, additional links, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Patek Philippe reference 5800 was introduced in 2006 as the successor of the equally mid-sized reference 3800, and alongside the bigger brother reference 5711. Produced for only 3 short years in the stainless steel with the classical "ridged" blue dial with horizontal grooves configuration. The timepiece showcases signature elements from the classical Nautilus design, most considerably the monobloc case construction with the interesting integrated sapphire caseback, the only modern reference known to have such addition.

    The case measures 38mm in diameter and sits both comfortably and elegantly on most wrists. Such size can be ought to be a great balance between functional utility and refinement. The ridged blue dial has the everlasting design and looks of modern 5711's. Extremely legible with the white applied baton indices and date aperture at 3 o'clock the timepiece can easily be dressed up or down according to the occasion.

    The present timepiece is furthermore preserved in attractive overall condition, the dial has retained a strong deep blue color and shows no apparent signs of aging. Accompanied with its original certificate of origin, dating the timepiece to March 2007, the present lot is also accompanied with its original accessories and additional links.

  • Artist Biography

    Patek Philippe

    Swiss • 1839

    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.

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Ref. 5800/1A-001
A rare and attractive stainless-steel wristwatch with center seconds, date, bracelet, certificate of origin and presentation box

2007
38mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

Estimate
CHF70,000 - 140,000 
€72,100-144,000
$70,100-140,000

Sold for CHF113,400

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Alexandre Ghotbi
Head of Watches, Continental Europe and the Middle East
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Head of Sale, Geneva
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The Geneva Watch Auction: XVI

Geneva Auction 5 - 6 November 2022