Patek Philippe Nautilus 40th Anniversary Chronograph 5976/1G 18K WG Released in 1976 as Patek Philippe's response to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, an avant-garde luxury stainless steel sports watch borne from AP's necessity to survive the Quartz Crisis, the Nautilus was Patek Philippe's attempt to go head to head with AP's increasingly popular sports watch. Designed by Gerald Genta, the same man who had designed the Royal Oak, the Nautilus was inspired by a porthole and thus features a rounded-over octagonal bezel and hinge-like protrusions on either side of its case. Featuring its signature horizontally embossed dial and iconic integrated bracelet, the Nautilus has become the most sought-after watch in the market today as collectors clamor over examples thanks to its iconic design, extreme exclusivity, and impeccable craftsmanship. Released in 2016 and taking the Patek Philippe Nautilus' design, exclusivity and demand to a whole new level, the Nautilus ref. 5976/1G celebrated the iconic timepiece's 40th anniversary in style. Limited to just 1300 pieces, the 5976/1G gives the Nautilus Chronograph ref. 5980 a tasteful makeover by swapping its 40.5mm stainless-steel construction for a 44mm diameter 18kt white gold one. Far more exclusive, expensive and luxurious than the ref. 5980, the 5976/1G elevates its stainless-steel sibling's standing as a sports watch into a wholeheartedly luxurious piece. Featuring a dial with a slightly brighter shade of blue and 10 baguette-cut diamond alongside 3 princess-cut indices, the 5976/1G stands out visually when compared to the stainless steel ref. 5980. In addition, its dial features the commemorative engraving "1976-40-2016" at 12 o’clock as a subtle nod to the Nautilus’ incredible 40 year-rich heritage as one of the most important timepieces to have ever been created. Powered by the automatic cal. CH 28-520 C and thus featuring the ref. 5980’s dial layout with its double-handed chronograph subdial at 6 o’clock and date aperture at 3 o’clock, the ref. 5976/1G packs a lot onto its stunning blue dial. Indeed, on the wrist, the ref. 5976/1G is a lot of watch on the wrist too, with its hefty 18kt white gold construction spanning 49.25mm at the widest points on its case when the Nautilus’ hinges are included. Offered in a cork box like that of the original Nautilus, the ref. 5976/1G tastefully nods back to its heritage while also furthering the Nautilus’ claim as one of the most luxurious sports watches on the market.
THE DIAL Featuring a bright blue dial with a subtle commemorative text at 12 o'clock and diamond-set hour markers throughout, the ref. 5976/1G subtly reveals its position as a special edition of the Nautilus, an edition limited to just 1300 pieces.
THE CONSTRUCTION Boasting the largest case construction ever featured in the entire Nautilus family, the ref. 5976/1G's 44mm diameter case measures a wrist-filling 49.25mm wide at its widest points when including the Nautilus' hinges at 3 and 9 o'clock ensuring that this timepiece bears the wrist presence of no other Nautilus.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
