Elite Traveler November-December 2016

DISCOVER

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Watches

Left The Patek Philippe Ref. 5711/1P celebrates its anniversary with a solid platinum case and bracelet as well as perfect baguette diamond hour markers

Nautilus resurfaces Collectors have been waiting for the anniversary edition of the iconic Patek Philippe Nautilus watch, and the limited edition Ref. 5711/1P is worth the wait

Originally launched back in 1976, the steel Patek Philippe Nautilus shook up the watch world. Patek Philippe was a storied manufacturer of elegant gold dress watches, not of steel sport watches. Creating one of the first timepieces to be worn, as the vintage ads claimed, with “both a wet suit and a dinner suit,” the luxury steel timepiece had a hefty price as well as look. Ref. 5711/1P closely heels to the original piece, with only a time and date function. However, instead of steel, it has luxuriously evolved into a solid platinum case and bracelet. Showcasing the artisans’ finissage , the watch has many types of finishes, including chamfering, satin finishing, sandblasting and mirror polishing,

which all combine to bring out the beauty of the platinum. The iconic dial is 18K yellow gold with a blue PVD coating in a bright/dark gradation, then a discreet anniversary embossing above six o’clock and flawless baguette diamond hour markers. The familiar automatic caliber 324 S C movement powers the watch, which is so precise it exceeds the official standards for a chronometer. Limited to 700 pieces worldwide, the timepiece comes in a cork anniversary box, which is an authentic replica of the original presentation box from 1976. Patek Philippe Ref. 5711/1P 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Nautilus, $113,400, available at Geary’s in Beverly Hills, contact: David Chen, Geary’s, +1 310 273 4741, patek.com

The timepiece comes in a cork anniversary box, which is an authentic replica of the original box from 1976

Words Kristen Shirley