Lot Essay
Offered in very good overall condition and fresh to the market, the present timepiece represents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire the avidly coveted reference 5711 in stainless steel. It is furthermore offered with the full set of accessories.
Launched in 2006 and paying tribute to the iconic Nautilus reference 3700 designed by Gerald Genta in 1976, the reference 5711 was crafted with a three part case of slightly larger thickness and one millimeter wider than the reference 3700, to which it is practically identical on an aesthetical level, but featuring a sapphire display back. Now with a sweep centre seconds mechanism added to the date function, the model quickly focused the attention of Patek Philippe collectors, it is now highly sought after and considered as a must-have within contemporary collections.
Launched in 2006 and paying tribute to the iconic Nautilus reference 3700 designed by Gerald Genta in 1976, the reference 5711 was crafted with a three part case of slightly larger thickness and one millimeter wider than the reference 3700, to which it is practically identical on an aesthetical level, but featuring a sapphire display back. Now with a sweep centre seconds mechanism added to the date function, the model quickly focused the attention of Patek Philippe collectors, it is now highly sought after and considered as a must-have within contemporary collections.