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Lot Essay
Rarely seen at auction in such a configuration, the present Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 5980 is offered with a magnificent white dial, whose crisp surface is beautifully contrasted by the deep black edges of the hands and applied hour markers, lending the watch a particularly sharp and contemporary presence. It is furthermore consigned by a prominent private collector, with a carefully assembled collection dedicated to modern Patek Philippe masterpieces.
Reference 5980
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the legendary reference 3700⁄1, designed by Gérald Genta, the Nautilus reference 5980 made its debut in 2006 at the Basel Fair. The flyback chronograph feature and the instantly recognizable 'bull's-eye' mono-counter set this model apart as a true sports chronograph. This inventive display, which was first seen on reference 5960, captivated collectors by focusing the minutes on the outer ring and the elapsed hours in the inner register, guaranteeing remarkable legibility.
Reference 5980 is powered by Patek Philippe's in-house 28-520 C chronograph calibre. The movement was first created for the manufacturer's first self-winding chronograph with an annual calendar, reference 5960. It was later modified for the Nautilus 5980, highlighting both its technical heritage and its sleek, athletic design.
Reference 5980
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the legendary reference 3700⁄1, designed by Gérald Genta, the Nautilus reference 5980 made its debut in 2006 at the Basel Fair. The flyback chronograph feature and the instantly recognizable 'bull's-eye' mono-counter set this model apart as a true sports chronograph. This inventive display, which was first seen on reference 5960, captivated collectors by focusing the minutes on the outer ring and the elapsed hours in the inner register, guaranteeing remarkable legibility.
Reference 5980 is powered by Patek Philippe's in-house 28-520 C chronograph calibre. The movement was first created for the manufacturer's first self-winding chronograph with an annual calendar, reference 5960. It was later modified for the Nautilus 5980, highlighting both its technical heritage and its sleek, athletic design.