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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped by Tiffany & Co. Salon, New York and dated 18 April 2014, leather pouch, product literature, hard paper Patek Philippe factory box, fitted wooden presentation box and Tiffany turquoise outer packaging.
In production since 2006, reference 5711 is a celebration of the first nautilus model, reference 3700, to which it is practically identical on an aesthetical level, the only difference being a 1 mm wider case. Technically, however, it is quite different: reference 5711 presents a display screw back. This was introduced to facilitate the access to the movement, and also to allow the beholder to admire the intricacy of the gears. Originally launched in steel, in 2007 versions in the three gold colors are released to celebrate the Nautilus 30th anniversary. The stainless steel version was originally launched with the typical slate-grey dial found on most stainless steel nautilus watches. Later, however, a white dial version was released as well. Having been in production for a shorter time, the white dial version is obviously rarer. It is estimated that the output of white 5711 is about half that of grey ones.
Not only the present timepiece is indeed part of this more restricted family, but it furthermore features the extremely sought after Tiffany signature on the dial and is preserved in superlative, virtually new old stock condition, complete of its full sale kit; a true gem for the connoisseur of rare timepieces who can understand its importance, collectability and future potential.
In production since 2006, reference 5711 is a celebration of the first nautilus model, reference 3700, to which it is practically identical on an aesthetical level, the only difference being a 1 mm wider case. Technically, however, it is quite different: reference 5711 presents a display screw back. This was introduced to facilitate the access to the movement, and also to allow the beholder to admire the intricacy of the gears. Originally launched in steel, in 2007 versions in the three gold colors are released to celebrate the Nautilus 30th anniversary. The stainless steel version was originally launched with the typical slate-grey dial found on most stainless steel nautilus watches. Later, however, a white dial version was released as well. Having been in production for a shorter time, the white dial version is obviously rarer. It is estimated that the output of white 5711 is about half that of grey ones.
Not only the present timepiece is indeed part of this more restricted family, but it furthermore features the extremely sought after Tiffany signature on the dial and is preserved in superlative, virtually new old stock condition, complete of its full sale kit; a true gem for the connoisseur of rare timepieces who can understand its importance, collectability and future potential.