NAUTILUS MODEL, REF. 5723/112R-001, CIRCA 2017

The beauty and rarity of perfectly matched coloured precious stones is widely appreciated and for Patek Philippe, only perfection is acceptable. At the very top level in the rarefied world of contemporary Patek Philippe wristwatches is a small group of ruby-set pieces that are considered world-class. Christie’s Hong Kong is therefore very excited to present this exceedingly rare and highly attractive pink gold ruby-set Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 5723/112R-001. Discreetly lavish, this model is one of the most elusive and exclusive of all the Nautilus gem-set timepieces. The bezel and dial are set with shaped and carefully matched baguette-cut rubies of approximate 4.00 carats. This remarkable precious Nautilus embodies the ultimate excellence in watch making technology and haute joaillerie.

Of all coloured precious gemstones, no other stone fires the imagination quite like the ruby. The colour of ruby ranges all the way from pink to the deepest and richest shades of red. Down the centuries, this stone has entranced Kings and Princes, today ruby can command the highest prices of any coloured gemstone. On the very few occasions in their history when Patek Philippe have chosen to create a watch that is set with coloured gemstones, it has been the ruby-set pieces that are always the most exclusive, either made upon special order or offered by invitation only to their most valued clients.

Reference 5723/112R-001 was introduced in 2015 alongside the pink gold reference 5711 and was made in only a very few examples with either a baguette diamond or ruby-set bezel. This watch, the much rarer ruby-set version, is an incredibly exciting find for Patek collectors and presents a significant opportunity to acquire one of undoubtedly the most stunning and highly exclusive Nautilus models.