Patek Philippe - The 2021 New York Watch Auction New York Saturday, December 11, 2021 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2019
    Reference No: 5711/1A-010
    Movement No: 7’212’922
    Case No: 6’310’158
    Model Name: Nautilus
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 324SC, 29 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, max overall length 190mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 42.5mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed.
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated April 25, 2019, fitted presentation box, leather envelope, product literature and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Reference 5711 is the modern iteration of the first luxury sports wristwatch by Patek Philippe, the Nautilus. Launched in 1976, the reference 3700, together with Audemars Piguet's counterpart the Royal Oak, and Vacheron Constantin’s 222 effectively reshaped the market, launching the luxury sports watch category.

    Introduced in 2006, the reference 5711 featured new innovations and updated the watch for modern times, with some slight variations seen between the two models. Instead of the original two-piece monobloc case, the 5711 was constructed with a three-piece case that allowed for easier assembly, servicing, and an exhibition caseback. It also measured 1mm wider than the original 3700, and was 0.7mm thicker. The 5711 was powered by an in-house self-winding movement, the robust caliber 324 SC, which permitted a center seconds indication for the first time. A higher-grade of steel was used for improved corrosion resistance, and the bracelet was upgraded and refined, with the center links slightly flattened and the buckle now triple folding.

    Arguably one of the most coveted modern timepieces and recently discontinued, the present example is offered by its original owner in excellent condition and complete with all of its original accessories.

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  • 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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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 5711/1A-010
A highly attractive new-old-stock stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet, with Certificate of Origin and presentation box

Circa 2019
42.5mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed.

Estimate
$40,000 - 80,000 
CHF37,300-74,700
€35,600-71,300
HK$312,000-624,000

Sold for $280,980

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The 2021 New York Watch Auction

New York Auction 11 - 12 December 2021