On occasion, Christie's has a direct financial interest in the outcome of the sale of certain lots consigned for sale. This will usually be where it has guaranteed to the Seller that whatever the outcome of the auction, the Seller will receive a minimum sale price for the work. This is known as a minimum price guarantee. This is such a lot.
百達翡麗Nautilus型號5980於2006年巴塞爾鐘錶展初次登場,以慶祝由Gérald Genta設計的經典型號3700/1推出 30週年。此腕錶配備運動腕錶最重要的計時功能,以及著名的「牛眼」輔助錶盤。此設計首次出現在 型號5960上,其錶盤內部展示小時,外圈則顯示分鐘,成功擄獲了藏家的心。5980更搭載百達翡麗完全自家製作的計時機芯28-520 C