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Lot Essay
The present reference 5711/1R-001 was purchased at the prestigious Tiffany & Co. boutique in Beverly Hills. Always treated with care and respect, it is preserved in very good overall condition, complete of its full sale kit. It is furthermore fresh to the market and features the extremely sought-after Tiffany signature on the dial.
Part of the most coveted timepieces of Patek Philippe’s contemporary production, the reference 5711/1R-001 retailed by Tiffany & Co. is one of the grail examples for collectors of the Nautilus model. Made in a very limited number, for some of the firms most loyal clients, the model has to date never been seen at public auction, testimony of its exclusivity.
The present timepiece is a true gem for the connoisseur of rare timepieces who understands its importance, collectability and future potential.
Launched in 2006 and paying tribute to the iconic Nautilus reference 3700 designed by Gérald 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 revealing the caliber 324 S C. Now with a sweep centre seconds mechanism added to the date function, the model quickly focused the attention of Patek Philippe collectors, it is highly sought after and considered as a must-have within contemporary collections.
Part of the most coveted timepieces of Patek Philippe’s contemporary production, the reference 5711/1R-001 retailed by Tiffany & Co. is one of the grail examples for collectors of the Nautilus model. Made in a very limited number, for some of the firms most loyal clients, the model has to date never been seen at public auction, testimony of its exclusivity.
The present timepiece is a true gem for the connoisseur of rare timepieces who understands its importance, collectability and future potential.
Launched in 2006 and paying tribute to the iconic Nautilus reference 3700 designed by Gérald 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 revealing the caliber 324 S C. Now with a sweep centre seconds mechanism added to the date function, the model quickly focused the attention of Patek Philippe collectors, it is highly sought after and considered as a must-have within contemporary collections.