Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1A-001

The brainchild of legendary watch designer Gerald Genta, the Nautilus was introduced in 1976 to compete with Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak, another now-iconic Genta-designed steel sports watch launched a few years earlier. Its case shape, with ear-like projections either side, was like nothing the industry had seen before and despite not being an immediate hit it’s now one of the most sought-after Patek models around. Notably, this all-steel reference 5980 model from 2008 features a single, concentrically designed sub-dial at 6 o’clock to display its chronograph functions, while a small aperture at 3 o’clock displays the date, discreetly set amongst the signature horizontal ridges of the stunning blue-grey dial. Through the transparent caseback, the gold rotor of the automatic Caliber CH 28-520 movement can be viewed. This is a highly sought-after timepiece, now discontinued, from arguably the world’s most illustrious watch brand.

This Patek Philippe has undergone a thorough inspection of water resistance, accuracy, functionality and condition to determine the level of reconditioning required to meet our strict standards. It has also been referenced against technical documents and manufacturer records where available to ensure authenticity and a clean history. All our watches have a 24-month warranty for your peace of mind.

Box: Yes
Year: 2008
Product code: 212850
Case size: 40.5 MM
Case material: Steel
Movement: Automatic A mechanical watch is powered by a spring. Manual mechanical watches must be hand wound. Automatic watches are also mechanical, and are wound by a weight that spins with the wearer's movements. A quartz watch is battery powered and extremely accurate.
Bracelet material: Steel
Dial type: Blue Baton
Water resistance: 120 metres