With the rounded octagonal shape of its bezel, the ingenious porthole construction of its case, and its horizontally embossed dial, the Nautilus has epitomized the elegant sports watch since 1976. Forty years later, it comprises a splendid collection of models for men and women. In steel, rose gold, white gold or two-tone combinations they accompany the most active lifestyles with incomparable class.
Date in an aperture. Center sweep second hand. Dial: black-blue. Gold applied hour markers with luminescent coating. Steel bracelet with Nautilus fold-over clasp. Case: steel. Screw-down crown. Sapphire-crystal case back. Water resistant to 120 m. Case diameter (10-4 o’clock): 40 mm. Height: 8.3 mm.
Reference that you can’t find on the market, new or second hand.
The watch has been sold in Germany in 2006.
Highly sought after collectors because it still bears the hallmark of Geneva.
For the record, the Hallmark of Geneva, created in 1886 is the physical mark that distinguishes the goodfacture and the good functioning of certain timepieces realized in the Canton of Geneva.
Certification involves increased quality controls at manufacturing, as well as functional checks, finishing and, more generally, reliability.
In 2009, Patek Philippe created his own hallmark, internal to the manufacture.
Rare first series with the screwed bracelet links. Today Patek uses pins today.
Hurry, many suitors, few elected.