To commemorate what is considered to be one of the most iconic luxury sports wristwatches in modern times, Patek Philippe launched a couple of limited edition wristwatches featuring a unique dial embossed with 1976-40-2016 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the much admired Nautilus. Included in the limited edition launch was the Nautilus ref. 5976G chronograph wristwatch with date and further features a larger 44mm diameter case. Deemed as what is the largest case featured in the family of the Nautilus, the reference is most definitely unique on its own. On the other hand, the dial alone is enough to captivate the minds of connoisseurs of Patek Philippe, as it is the first to feature a commemoration date on the classic ribbed sunburst blue dial.

With much resemblance to the reference 5980, similarly a chronograph with date powered by the same cal. CH 28-520 C, the reference 5976 is somewhat different. The commemorative piece features a case with the same thickness as the reference 5980, however as the diameter is slightly larger than the reference 5980, it wears slightly thinner on the wrist. Furthermore, the dial features baguette diamond-set indexes which generates an enhanced luxurious appeal to the luxury sports watch of the century. Launched as an unnumbered limited production of 1,300 pieces in 2016, the watches were offered to loyal and the most supportive clients of Patek Philippe globally.

The present example is a beautiful specimen of a Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5976G. It is further charmed by the original accessories that came with the watch when it was purchased by the original owner with the iconic cork presentation box. A wonderful opportunity for the lovers of Nautilus to acquire an important piece from the lineage of the world’s most iconic luxury sports watch manufactured by Patek Philippe.