Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-001

Nautilus 5711/1A-001 2008 Box and Papers

9130 Nautilus 5711/1A-001 2008 Box and Papers From the son of the original owner, we decided to list this one unpolished, overall condition is good and the bracelet has almost no stretch.\n\nThis example comes with the original box, booklets and dated Certificate of Origin.\n\nAlthough it's perhaps the single hardest watch to get at retail nowadays, Patek Philippe's Nautilus came as a surprise to the industry when it initially launched. Alongside the more aggressive and angular Royal Oak from Audemars Piguet, the Nautilus has the illustrious title of being a watch that arguably saved the Swiss watch industry from its darkest times. \n\nIn the 1970s, the industry was being outwitted by Japanese quartz watch manufacturers, who produced watches which were not only far more accurate, but also vastly cheaper than their Swiss counterparts. To stymie this decline, watchmakers looked to radically change the nature of the industry. The Royal Oak and Nautilus were infamous for costing over 10 times more than contemporary steel watches, and yet it took a few years for the first references to actually sell out. \n\nToday, the Nautilus is iconic in every sense of the word. While the watch has become immensely popular as a result of pop culture, it still holds its own as piece of horological history. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-001 Automatic 40 Scratches, marks or small dings which can be felt. Signs of use. Bracelet may have noticeable stretch. Precious metal hallmarks may be lightly worn but should still be visible. Vintage watches may have heavy patina. Stainless Steel 2008 5711/1A-001 Box and Papers Watch comes with box (inner box inside marked), booklets, third party service papers and dated certificate of origin.