Patek Philippe 7118/1A-010

Patek Philippe Nautilus White Dial 7118/1A-010

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 that 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. Featuring the Nautilus' signature horizontally embossed dial, the ref. 7118's embossing is, in fact, wavy, with its lines gently undulating across the dial. Fitting right in the middle, the ref. 7118's 35.2mm diameter is extremely agreeable for the majority of wrist sizes, with the Nautilus' iconic porthole-inspired case and integrated bracelet ensuring its construction wear with genuine presence. 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.