Patek Philippe Nautilus - The Iconic Sports Watch

“One of the world’s costliest watches is made of steel.” This was a bold tagline for an advertisement for a watch brand in the 1970s and coming from Patek Philippe, it was even more surprising. If you wish to have a quick history lesson of Patek Philippe’s iconic Nautilus, then this is the video to watch. It culminates with the Ref. 5976/1G Chronograph and the Ref. 5711/1P, the two commemorative models for the 40th anniversary of the Nautilus (1976 to 2016). Five facts you should know about the Patek Philippe Nautilus: 1. The very first Patek Philippe Nautilus was launched in 1976. 2. It was the very first sports wristwatch in Patek Philippe’s 137-year history (Patek Philippe was founded in 1839, the Nautilus was introduced in 1976). 3. The very first Nautilus was the Ref. 3700/1A and it was water-resistant to 120 metres. 4. The Nautilus was the result of Patek Philippe’s collaboration with Gérald Genta, one of the most talented watch designers of the 20th century. 5. Current Patek Philippe President, Thierry Stern, received a Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 3800/1JA on his 20th birthday from his father, Henri Stern. Our favourite Nautilus models? Well, the Ref. 5711, Ref. 5980 and the Ref. 5990. Oh yes, the 1970s ads also include this tagline about the Patek Philippe Nautilus: “It goes with a wetsuit as well as a tuxedo.” This speaks volumes for this very versatile and iconic sportswatch collection from Patek Philippe. Video: Patek Philippe #PatekPhilippeNautilus