First launched in 1976, the Nautilus is one of Patek Philippe’s most iconic watch references ever produced. Inspired by the proportions of maritime portholes, the reference 3700 merged Patek Philippe’s elegant design philosophy with durability to create the ultimate luxury sports watch to withstand the elements. Today, the model has become a true collector's timepiece and ultimately changed the way we perceive sports watches.

Displaying the date, power reserve and moon phase complication, the reference 5712 was the successor of reference 3712, which was the first complicated Nautilus model. The new version featured a larger case at 42.5mm in diameter, and the dial had narrower grooves. Made to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus in 2006, the reference 5712 was a commercial success. Its classic appeal, combined with a hefty presence makes it one of the most desirable modern sports watches available on the market today. In fact, it is incredibly difficult to obtain one at a Patek Philippe retailer and requires years of waiting to be allocated one.

Preserved in truly new-old-stock condition, it is offered for the first time at auction by the original owner who kept it absolutely unworn and perfectly preserved since 2009, and comes complete with its Certificate of Origin and presentation boxes. In fact, its original boxes were never handled, still remaining in its original and hardly ever seen, additional cardboard outer packaging from the factory. Arguably one of the most coveted of all Nautilus models, it is a true “time-capsule” watch for the most discerning connoisseur.

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