There is rare then there is R.A.R.E.

While indeed some Nautilus models are more collectible than others, the true endgame lies within the “out of catalogue” products. It is relatively common practice on part of Patek Philippe to occasionally offer to their most important clients the opportunity of buying watches that are not part of the public collection, but rather made in extremely low numbers and offered directly to the most VIP of their collectors. In fact, the genesis of the diamond set reference 5980/1400 is exactly this one - few pieces were discreetly made for special customers.

One of the most impressive Nautilus models to grace the auction market, this reference 5980/1400R is fitted with an impressive total of 893 diamonds weighing approximately 4.468 cts and 182 baguette-cut diamonds weighing 15.46 cts. Given the laborious process of creating such timepieces, such lavish models were created only for the very best clients of Patek Philippe.

To date, the present example is the only pink gold example to have graced an international auction room.

Reference 5980 is equipped with the manufacturer's in-house self-winding chronograph calibre CH 28-520, stepping away from the usual chronograph layout, the dial is further simplified via a subsidiary dial combining all registers into one, forming what is dubbed as the “bull’s eye” counter.

Preserved in excellent condition with barely any signs of wear, the present watch is accompanied by its full set of accessories.

Representing the ultimate tier in terms both of aesthetics and collectability as well, the present piece is without a doubt one of the most impressive and hard to acquire timepieces made by the company and would be the “crown jewel” of any sport’s watch collection.