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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5980/1R-001
Nautilus, "The Boss"
A rare, hefty, and extremely sought-after pink gold chronograph wristwatch with date, bracelet, certificate of origin and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
The pink gold case, in tandem with its immediately distinguishable Genta-design Nautilus architecture and size almost seems a match too good to be true. Cased at 43mm in diameter the timepiece is certainly not for the faint of heart and most definitely commands power and attention. Having said so the case does sit quite comfortably on the wrist without being excessively stiff.
The dial, slightly tending more to the chocolate color is further exalted when contrasted against the warm pink gold color of the case and is extremely legible. At 6 o'clock one can notice the signature statement of the 5980 Nautilus collection: the combined chronograph registers, also known as "bulls-eye" counter.
Inside, the watch is powered by Patek Phillipe's first self-winding in-house chronograph movement, the automatic caliber CH28 - 520 C. With a 60-minute and 12-hour mono-counter, the movement boasts a power reserve of up to 55 hours.
Given the nearly mystical appeal of this timepiece, it is no surprise that the model is virtually impossible to acquire at retail and has reached the Elysian field amongst other extremely adulated and unattainable references.
The present example, preserved in hardly worn condition, is offered with its original set of accessories.
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.