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Lot Essay
The Patek Philippe Nautilus 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 are beyond desirable, inhabiting the stratosphere of luxury watchmaking.
The beauty and rarity of perfectly matched coloured stones is widely appreciated and for Patek Philippe, only perfection is acceptable. Christie’s is therefore honoured and delighted to be able to present this full-set rose gold spessartite-set lady’s Nautilus reference 7118/1300R-001, the first example ever to be offered at international auction. Currently almost unobtainable, this new to the range Nautilus haute joaillerie version with rose gold Nautilus bracelet and patented fold-over clasp exudes both richness and subtlety, the softness of the rose gold colour harmonizes perfectly with the tonal graduation of the spessartite gem-set bezel. This ravishing Nautilus offers buyers the chance to obtain an ultra-exclusive current ‘must have’ Patek Philippe showstopper immediately without waitlist or delay.
The outstanding feature is of course the bezel that is sumptuously set with painstakingly selected colour-matched stones. The row of 68 spessartite baguettes (weighing 2.04 cts.) features a remarkable double colour gradation ranging from a cognac colour at 12 o’clock to champagne at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock. The rose-gilt dial is decorated with the undulating pattern typical for Nautilus lady’s models with hour markers made of ogival-shaped spessartite baguettes in cognac tones (0.34 ct.). The uniformity of the gems in respect to their colour and shape is quite exceptional. In fact, Patek Philippe takes extreme care in ensuring that all the stones on each individual watch are of the same perfectly graduated shades. This sorting process is carried out by hand and by machines that are usually only found in gemological laboratories. The result is quite remarkable and is what imbues these watches with an arresting beauty that is hard to define.
The spessartite variety of garnet belongs to the group called ‘Grossular’, which includes other gemstones like tsavorite and hessonite. The name ‘spessartite’ is derived from the Spessart region in Germany where it was first discovered. Spessartite Garnet was highly valued in ancient Egypt and Rome. It symbolized power, protection, and vitality. In Egyptian mythology, it represented the life force of the Sun God Ra and was associated with rejuvenation. In Rome, it was connected to the goddess Ceres and represented abundance and prosperity. Apart from its beauty, it also has a rich history and in some cultures it is believed to have healing properties.
This discreetly lavish lady’s Nautilus embodies the ultimate excellence in watch making technology and haute joaillerie. Between the beauty of the rose gold case and lustrous gem-set bezel, this timepiece is a true delight to behold.
The beauty and rarity of perfectly matched coloured stones is widely appreciated and for Patek Philippe, only perfection is acceptable. Christie’s is therefore honoured and delighted to be able to present this full-set rose gold spessartite-set lady’s Nautilus reference 7118/1300R-001, the first example ever to be offered at international auction. Currently almost unobtainable, this new to the range Nautilus haute joaillerie version with rose gold Nautilus bracelet and patented fold-over clasp exudes both richness and subtlety, the softness of the rose gold colour harmonizes perfectly with the tonal graduation of the spessartite gem-set bezel. This ravishing Nautilus offers buyers the chance to obtain an ultra-exclusive current ‘must have’ Patek Philippe showstopper immediately without waitlist or delay.
The outstanding feature is of course the bezel that is sumptuously set with painstakingly selected colour-matched stones. The row of 68 spessartite baguettes (weighing 2.04 cts.) features a remarkable double colour gradation ranging from a cognac colour at 12 o’clock to champagne at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock. The rose-gilt dial is decorated with the undulating pattern typical for Nautilus lady’s models with hour markers made of ogival-shaped spessartite baguettes in cognac tones (0.34 ct.). The uniformity of the gems in respect to their colour and shape is quite exceptional. In fact, Patek Philippe takes extreme care in ensuring that all the stones on each individual watch are of the same perfectly graduated shades. This sorting process is carried out by hand and by machines that are usually only found in gemological laboratories. The result is quite remarkable and is what imbues these watches with an arresting beauty that is hard to define.
The spessartite variety of garnet belongs to the group called ‘Grossular’, which includes other gemstones like tsavorite and hessonite. The name ‘spessartite’ is derived from the Spessart region in Germany where it was first discovered. Spessartite Garnet was highly valued in ancient Egypt and Rome. It symbolized power, protection, and vitality. In Egyptian mythology, it represented the life force of the Sun God Ra and was associated with rejuvenation. In Rome, it was connected to the goddess Ceres and represented abundance and prosperity. Apart from its beauty, it also has a rich history and in some cultures it is believed to have healing properties.
This discreetly lavish lady’s Nautilus embodies the ultimate excellence in watch making technology and haute joaillerie. Between the beauty of the rose gold case and lustrous gem-set bezel, this timepiece is a true delight to behold.