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Lot Essay
Christie’s is honoured and delighted to present this magnificent and possibly unique rose gold and diamond-set Nautilus Flyback Chronograph reference 5980/1400R-012 – one of the rarest of all modern Nautilus, in fact it is so little known that most collectors may never have heard of or seen it before. To the best of our knowledge this is the first example of the reference ever to be offered at international auction. In immaculate condition with full set of accessories, it furthermore features a striking bright red hand for the 60-minute register - this red hand is thought to be a unique feature of the present watch. To date, there are no other known examples of this reference with a red register hand.
Collectors and those looking for unobtainable modern Nautilus now have the golden opportunity to own a possibly unique and spectacular diamond-set rose gold Nautilus Flyback Chronograph - one of the greatest standout statement watches that money can buy.
The bezel and centre links of the bracelet of this awesome Nautilus chronograph are set with 182 superbly matched baguette white diamonds of D to G colour weighing approximately 15.46 carats, and a further 893 pavé-set brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.468 carats. The overall combination of pink gold case and bracelet coupled with over 1000 dazzling diamonds is simply breathtaking.
The Patek Philippe Nautilus is perhaps the most desired model of all the company’s production wristwatches, indeed it is one of the ultimate luxury status symbols in the world. Every Nautilus wristwatch of every reference is incredibly prized, however, even in the rarefied realm of the Nautilus family there are the superstars, ultra-special precious metal and gem-set pieces that were never intended for the public gaze and never included in any catalogue. Offered privately and only by invitation to a handful of Patek Philippe’s most exalted and loyal clientele, these Nautilus models are beyond desirable, inhabiting the stratosphere of luxury watchmaking.
Collectors and those looking for unobtainable modern Nautilus now have the golden opportunity to own a possibly unique and spectacular diamond-set rose gold Nautilus Flyback Chronograph - one of the greatest standout statement watches that money can buy.
The bezel and centre links of the bracelet of this awesome Nautilus chronograph are set with 182 superbly matched baguette white diamonds of D to G colour weighing approximately 15.46 carats, and a further 893 pavé-set brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.468 carats. The overall combination of pink gold case and bracelet coupled with over 1000 dazzling diamonds is simply breathtaking.
The Patek Philippe Nautilus is perhaps the most desired model of all the company’s production wristwatches, indeed it is one of the ultimate luxury status symbols in the world. Every Nautilus wristwatch of every reference is incredibly prized, however, even in the rarefied realm of the Nautilus family there are the superstars, ultra-special precious metal and gem-set pieces that were never intended for the public gaze and never included in any catalogue. Offered privately and only by invitation to a handful of Patek Philippe’s most exalted and loyal clientele, these Nautilus models are beyond desirable, inhabiting the stratosphere of luxury watchmaking.