Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: Circa 2021 Reference No: 5990/1A-001 Movement No: 7’350’026 Case No: 6’354’145 Model Name: Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. CH 28-520 C FUS, 34 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 200mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp Dimensions: 40.5mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped King’s Sign Watch Co., Ltd., Taiwan and dated 6th February 2021, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, setting pin, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Arguably the most recognisable sports model in the world, the Nautilus has evolved over the years and has mutated into different variants incorporated with highly desirable complications. The dual-time chronograph ref. 5990/1A was launched in 2014 as the replacement for its long-running predecessor, the flyback chronograph ref. 5980/1A. Extremely well-received, this reference is powered by the cal. CH 28-520 C FUS, featuring a dual-time complication based on the ref. 5164/A Aquanaut Travel Time, integrated with an automatic fly-back chronograph function.
The design of the case feels very much similar to the ref. 5980/A with a slight upgrade, featuring the seamlessly integrated dual time zone buttons on the side "ear” at 8 and 10 o’clock, boasting an unobstructed view that compliments the silhouette of the iconic Nautilus. The present ref. 5990/1A-001 featuring an understated gray dial was discontinued earlier in 2022, and replaced by the new blue dial reference 5990/1A-011. This timepiece is without a doubt one of the most practical and sportiest Patek Philippe ever produced. Complete with all the original accessories, this barely worn beauty from 2021 is the 34th example to have surfaced in the auction market and is a worthy set to be added to any collection.
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. 5990/1A-001 A fine and attractive stainless steel dual-time flyback chronograph with date, day and night indication, bracelet, Certificate of Origin and presentation box
Circa 2021 40.5mm diameter Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed