Rarely has a timepiece been something and its opposite yet the present pink gold Nautilus reference 5711 manages to be both flamboyant and classically restrained. It is intriguing how Patek Philippe has succeeded in achieving a balance between opulence, technicality, and elegance.

The Patek Philippe Nautilus doesn’t need an introduction. The Genta-designed icon has become one of the world’s most coveted and recognizable timepieces with its porthole inspired case and integrated bracelet. Launched in 2006 in celebration of the Nautilus’s 30th-anniversary, reference 5711 paid tribute to the original reference 3700, keeping the original “jumbo” 42.5 mm case size but with the addition of a central seconds hand and exhibition caseback. The pink gold version was presented in 2015 as the first “Jumbo” offered in this precious metal, and was very well received by collectors. Its desirability is fully understandable considering the beauty of a warm pink gold case framing a degradé chocolate brown dial.

The rarity and desirability of the present lot is elevated by what is found on the dial at 6 o’clock: the prestigious and elusive ‘Tiffany & Co.’ signature. The enduring partnership between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. has resulted in some of the most coveted timepieces of the modern era. To the present day, Tiffany & Co. remains the only retailer that is still allowed to stamp their logo on the dial of Patek Philippe watches.

The present reference 5711/1R is extremely well-preserved and dates to 2020. It is further accompanied by its full complement of original accessories, including its blue Tiffany & Co. outer packaging.