814
Patek Philippe
Ref. 5980/1A-001
Nautilus
A fine and attractive stainless steel flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, bracelet, Certificate of Origin and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$400,000 - 800,000€48,000 - 95,900$51,300 - 103,000
HK$762,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 2010
- Reference No
- 5980/1A-001
- Movement No
- 4’041’927
- Case No
- 4’497’400
- Model Name
- Nautilus
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. CH 28-520 C, 35 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 205mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 43.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Fratelli Piccini Italy dated 21st July 2010, setting pin, product literature, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The reference 5980 was introduced in 2006 as part of the 30th-anniversary celebration of the Nautilus collection. It represented a significant milestone for the line, as it became the first Nautilus to feature a chronograph function alongside the iconic time-only reference 5711.
Notably, it was upgraded from the conventional chronograph design by incorporating a flyback function, allowing the chronograph to be reset without stopping it first. The dial of the ref. 5980 retained the distinctive Nautilus design elements, including the ribbed texture and legible profile. The chronograph registers were ingeniously combined into a single "bull's eye" counter, adding a unique touch to the watch's aesthetic. The stainless steel versions of this reference were discontinued in 2014, further increasing its desirability and establishing it as one of the most sought-after Patek Philippe Nautilus models.
The present example, produced around circa 2010, features a highly sought-after blue-black dial and holds particular significance due to the inclusion of the Geneva Seal on the movement. It is likely one of the last batches of watches to bear the Geneva Seal as Patek Philippe introduced their own seal in 2009. Preserved in excellent overall condition, this further enhances the rarity and collectability of the timepiece, making it even more desirable among enthusiasts.
Notably, it was upgraded from the conventional chronograph design by incorporating a flyback function, allowing the chronograph to be reset without stopping it first. The dial of the ref. 5980 retained the distinctive Nautilus design elements, including the ribbed texture and legible profile. The chronograph registers were ingeniously combined into a single "bull's eye" counter, adding a unique touch to the watch's aesthetic. The stainless steel versions of this reference were discontinued in 2014, further increasing its desirability and establishing it as one of the most sought-after Patek Philippe Nautilus models.
The present example, produced around circa 2010, features a highly sought-after blue-black dial and holds particular significance due to the inclusion of the Geneva Seal on the movement. It is likely one of the last batches of watches to bear the Geneva Seal as Patek Philippe introduced their own seal in 2009. Preserved in excellent overall condition, this further enhances the rarity and collectability of the timepiece, making it even more desirable among enthusiasts.
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.
Browse Maker