Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: Circa 2015 Reference No: 5711/1A-010 Movement No: 5’868’987 Case No: 6’040’480 Model Name: Nautilus Material: Stainless Steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. 324 SC, 29 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, stamped A384EBC, max overall length 185mm 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 8, 2015, wooden fitted presentation box, leather envelope, product literature and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Introduced in 2006, the reference 5711 featured new innovations and updated the Nautilus for modern times, with some slight variations between it and the original reference 3700. 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 included 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 and complete with all its original accessories.
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.
