Important Watches: Part I
Important Watches: Part I
Patek Philippe
Nautilus, Ref. 5990/1A-001 Stainless steel dual time zone flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, dual day/night indication and bracelet Circa 2021 | 百達翡麗 | 5990/1A-001型號「Nautilus」精鋼兩地時間飛返計時鍊帶腕錶備日期及兩地晝夜顯示，年份約2021
Auction Closed
May 10, 11:59 AM GMT
Estimate
100,000 - 200,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
Nautilus, Ref. 5990/1A-001
Stainless steel dual time zone flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, dual day/night indication and bracelet
Circa 2021
百達翡麗
5990/1A-001型號「Nautilus」精鋼兩地時間飛返計時鍊帶腕錶備日期及兩地晝夜顯示，年份約2021
Dial: grey sunburst
Calibre: cal. 28-520 automatic, 34 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down sapphire crystal display back
Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet and double-folding clasp
Dimensions: 40.5 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 205 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, setting pin, travel case with outer packaging and presentation case with outer packaging
Launched in 1976, the Nautilus was surprising in several respects. The choice of stainless steel was totally unusual for a luxury watch. The octagonal bezel with rounded corners departed from conventional designs. Its case was inspired by a ship’s porthole. The exceptional robustness and water resistance to 120 meters was an extreme challenge then for a regularly produced watch and the interplay of polished and satin-brushed finissage emphasized the uniqueness of the form elements.
In 2006, on its 30th anniversary, its style was subtly reworked. While there have been many versions of this famous case over the years, the reference 5990 Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph with two time zones, a flyback chronograph, and an analog date made its debut in 2014.
Complete with all original accessories, the present watch is offered in excellent overall condition.