Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1R-001

Ref. 5980/1R-001A rare, hefty, and extremely sought-after pink gold chronograph wristwatch with date, bracelet, certificate of origin and presentation box

View our Conditions of Sale .Officially announced in 2013, Patek Philippe reference 5980/1R can be considered to be one of the most eye-catching, impressive and dazzling modern chronographs present on today's market. The pink gold case, in tandem with its immediately distinguishable Genta-design Nautilus architecture and size almost seems a match too good to be true. Cased at 43mm in diameter the timepiece is certainly not for the faint of heart and most definitely commands power and attention. Having said so the case does sit quite comfortably on the wrist without being excessively stiff. The dial, slightly tending more to the chocolate color is further exalted when contrasted against the warm pink gold color of the case and is extremely legible. At 6 o'clock one can notice the signature statement of the 5980 Nautilus collection: the combined chronograph registers, also known as "bulls-eye" counter. Inside, the watch is powered by Patek Phillipe's first self-winding in-house chronograph movement, the automatic caliber CH28 - 520 C. With a 60-minute and 12-hour mono-counter, the movement boasts a power reserve of up to 55 hours. Given the nearly mystical appeal of this timepiece, it is no surprise that the model is virtually impossible to acquire at retail and has reached the Elysian field amongst other extremely adulated and unattainable references. The present example, preserved in hardly worn condition, is offered with its original set of accessories.