Fortieth anniversary of Patek Philippe Nautilus series Forty years journey, a great series of achievements

Patek Philippe Forty years of journey, a great series of achievements In 2016, Patek Philippe celebrated the 40th anniversary of its sleek, nautilus collection. For many of the classic watchmaking enthusiasts and collectors, this is a memorable moment. Looking back at this development since 1976, we can see that although the world has undergone tremendous changes, the Nautilus line has remained the same in terms of design, reliability and popularity. Two Nautilus 40th Anniversary Limited Edition commemorative watches were introduced at this time, fully proved that Patek Philippe Geneva watchmaking workshop in keeping with the tradition, and always keep pace with the times. Patek Philippe Nautilus Series: Across four decades of modern classics In 1976, the seventies of social, economic, political and cultural turmoil have already gone by half. The hearts of the people who started the turmoil finally defeated the seriousness and bleakness of the post-war period. Pleasant things begin to gain public recognition. This includes hippies from the 1970s, as well as pioneering pioneers who were self-made when the computer industry was just beginning to emerge. What people believe is that work is for a better life than for living to work better. Mr. Feliz Sten is undoubtedly the representative of this generation. In 1932, his grandfather, Charlie Sten, and his brother, Jean Stern, acquired the Patek Philippe that had gained a fame in the watch industry. In 1976, Henry Stern was also the head of the family business, and his son, Philip, had entered the company as a manager ready to take over the company in the future. He thinks it's time to launch a stunning piece: the first sport watch of Patek Philippe's 137-year history. Working closely with Gérald Genta, the greatest watchmaker of the 20th century, Patek Philippe has created a luxury sports watch that has never been seen before in its own history, or even in the history of the watchmaking industry : Ref.3700 / 1A. Case size tolerance extraordinary, using stainless steel material, rather than the popular delicacy gold case. The new Nautilus watch has a waterproof performance of up to 120 meters, which at the time was absolutely first class. Unlike other watches, the table exudes a rich nautical atmosphere: Philippi Stern himself is a passionate sailor, who have repeatedly won the Lake Geneva Regatta. Innovative design, structure and philosophy The most striking feature of Nautilus Ref. 3700 / 1A is the projection of the two sides (9 o'clock and 3 o'clock) of the case, which contains a combination of two-piece case (the traditional case often three-piece structure) Hinge. This design was inspired by the locking mechanism of the porthole on a transoceanic cruise. Sapphire crystal is embedded in the octagonal bezel, the bezel has curved edges and rounded corners, with a metal vertical satin finish on the front and a mirror-finish on the beveled sides. Sturdy stainless steel bracelet with bezel front and side with the same matte / light phase effect. This watch looks rough, wear it unexpectedly soft and comfortable, fitting wrist. The dial is a bluish charcoal gray with a horizontal stripes pattern, very eye-catching, and embellished with rod-shaped fluorescent three-dimensional time scale and with the more slender rod-shaped fluorescent pointer. For such a masterpiece of innovation, Nautilus this name can be true, not only will make you think of living in the ocean Cephalopods and spiral shell, but also reminds you of Jules Verne's famous science fiction Nautilus submarine to explore the mystical world of the seabed in the novel "20,000 Miles Under the Sea". Patek Philippe also entered the new market with advertising slogans such as "Perhaps the most expensive steel watch in the world," and "Nautilus is the perfect fit" for the Nautilus collection. As a pioneer, the initial stage will inevitably encounter difficulties, but soon, Nautilus series of two qualities: leisure and elegance, will overcome the case size and the concerns of stainless steel material. Nowadays, the original owner of Nautilus Ref.3700 / 1A owns not only a milestone in the history of watches, but also a top collection that many watch enthusiasts envy. Advance with the times, step by step The history of the Nautilus series has since followed a strict logic standard, as can be seen in the evolution of the Nautilus collection spanning 40 years. Original Nautilus Ref.3700 watch was born in 1976, the use of stainless steel, Patek Philippe has been a regular watch since 1990, discontinued. Since then, the entire Nautilus collection has continued to grow and new case materials, case sizes or dial designs are introduced almost every year. Among the highlights are the 1980 Nautilus Wristwatch Ref.4700 / 51J and the 1981 Medium watch Ref.3800 / 1 and Ref.3900 / 1. By 1996, the Ref.3800 / 1JA with Roman numerals and the first Nautilus with a leather strap were introduced, which also laid the groundwork for Patek Philippe's introduction of the Aquanaut in 1997. 1998, the first Nautilus watch with sophisticated features: Ref. 3710 / 1A with On-Line Status Display (IZR). This is followed by Ref. 3712 / 1A with moon phase display and power reserve display for 2005. The following year, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus collection, Patek Philippe optimized the design details of the watch based on its original design. The original two-piece case was replaced with a three-piece structure of the new technology. The thunder of the 30th anniversary celebrations comes from the new Ref.5980 / 1A, the first chronograph of the Nautilus collection featuring a self-winding movement and a return mechanism. In 2010, Patek Philippe introduced the Nautilus Ref. 5726A almanac with a leather strap (Ref. 5726 / 1A with metal bracelet came on stream in 2012) and the first Nautilus chronograph with leather strap (Ref. 5980R). In 2009, Patek Philippe again Zude, redesign and create Nautilus women's models. In 2013, the new Nautilus women's watch with a leather strap or a steel bracelet was also introduced to female customers with a more feminine dial design. In 2015, the first Nautilus Wristwatch (Ref.7118 / 1A) with self-winding movement was introduced, featuring a diamond-free steel case. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Nautilus collection, Patek Philippe introduced two limited edition Nautilus watches to honor Patek Philippe's first casual and elegant collection. The Ref.5711 / 1P in 40mm diameter platinum case is intended for the original Nautilus Ref.3700 / 1A watch ("Jumbo") introduced in 1976, while the Nautilus Ref. 5976 / 1G with the 44mm case The fly-back chronograph is inspired by the brand watches that were created in 2006, the 30th anniversary of Nautilus's founding. Both commemorative watches feature a blue dial with diamond hour markers, horizontal horizontal stripes embellished with the signature Nautilus, and a low-profile, elegant, indented anniversary tag. Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref.5711 / 1P 40th anniversary limited edition commemorative watch Nautilus Ref.5711 / 1P forty anniversary commemorative watch limited edition 700. This timepiece masterpiece with platinum case, inherited from the 1976 launch of the steel watch created by the casual elegance of tradition. It looks exactly like the original Nautilus Ref.3700 / 1A and reflects the steady evolution of the series over 40 years. 44 mm case width (including the crown part) so that the new Ref.5711 definitely count as a large watch. Even Ref.3700 / 1A 40 years ago, two millimeters smaller than the Ref. 5711, won the "Jumbo" nickname at the time. This may be because people think this sports watch at the time of the watch industry is like a civil aviation industry Boeing 747 Jumbo passenger plane. The Airborne King, born in 1969 with a human desire for travel by air, has been the world's largest jetliner for nearly four decades. In addition, although the difference of 2 mm looks very subtle, but the wrist can form a completely different effect. Patek Philippe's timepiece research and development department realized that in the past four decades, people's perception of watch size has changed dramatically. The new size fits the Nautilus Ref.5711 / 1P memorial watch. Pure platinum, highlight the temperament The 40th anniversary watch has a sturdy case in PT950 platinum. Platinum has a cool, unique silver luster, not only the most precious precious metals, but also with extraordinary processing difficulties. The extraordinary hardness and excellent ductility of platinum add extra energy and effort to the three-piece platinum case and bracelet as compared to the wear of drill bits, milling heads, filing and polishing tools, compared to gold or steel For various forms of finishing, including chamfering, satin sanding, sand blasting and mirror polishing. The finished case is a well-structured, reflecting the works of different metallic colors, so that other timepieces can only look back. Like all Patek Philippe platinum watches, the new Nautilus Ref.5711 / 1P has a flawless top Wesselton diamond (approx. 0.02 carats) embedded in the bezel at the 6 o'clock position between the lugs. The Ref.5711 / 1P dial is also specially designed for this anniversary. Material selection of 18K gold, the color is different from the original paragraph Nautilus, dark blue-based colors, showing a gradual effect from the inside and the depth of gradient, the perfect contrast Platinum cool radiance, while the time scale in sharp contrast: 12 press The dial's 18K white gold rod with the perfect flawless long top Wesselton diamonds (total weight 0.34 kt). The dark blue dial still features the iconic horizontal embossed pattern of the Nautilus collection, with two low-profile annotations "40" and "1976-2016" in the lower part of the dial. The date display at 3 o'clock also has a slightly larger scale, with a polished 18k white gold border. In the background of these elements of the background, the fluorescent coated platinum bar and hour hand, with a counter-weight hammer second hand, accurately shows the time. The new Ref.5711 / 1P travel time per day does not exceed -3 to +2 seconds error, far exceeding the official precision standards of the Observatory's form. Legendary movement Highly accurate travel time thanks to Patek Philippe self-developed Caliber 324 SC movement, watchmaking enthusiasts and collectors in the eyes of its has a very important position. Unlike other self-winding movement, this movement combines tradition and innovation, combined with precision, reliability and extraordinary craftsmanship. The full-featured center disc is made of 21K gold, which provides the watch with the power it needs to deliver reliable and fast self-winding effects. The Gyromax® balance and Spiromax® hairspring, two of Patek Philippe's inventions, ensure excellent travel accuracy. Finishing of all movement elements is done by hand, including splints of Geneva stripes, edge chamfering and buffing, notching of the notch, circular grained pattern of the gold plate, rotation of the main board Circle patterns, as well as engraving lines embedded gold processing. These exquisite details, through the sapphire crystal through the cover, showing the inheritance of Patek Philippe Geneva Haute Couture tradition. This is exactly the perfect embodiment of Nautilus series of casual elegance! Nautilus Ref.5711 / 1P 40th anniversary watch, made of PT950 platinum, limited edition 700. Each Ref.5711 / 1P is given a unique number and an anniversary watchcase containing a certificate of origin and an anniversary document. The watchcase is made of brown natural cork and truly reproduces the unique style of the original watch case with the 1976 Nautilus wristwatch. Like the original Nautilus watch 40 years ago, this memorial watchcase also shows its close ties with the trans-oceanic cruise ship, and the porthole case design of the sleek and elegant Nautilus comes from . Forty Anniversary Cork Box with polished stainless steel base frame and hinged lid. The nameplate on the front also reproduces the original 1976 watch case design, italic Nautilus, and the PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVA logo. Nautilus Ref.5711 / 1P 40th anniversary watch Anniversary models, limited edition 700 Movement: Caliber 324 SC Self-winding mechanical movement with date display and large seconds hand Movement diameter: 27 mm Movement thickness: 3.3 mm Number of parts: 213 Number of jewels: 29 Power reserve: 35 to 45 hours Winding Tuo: 21K gold central automatic disk, one-way winding Balance wheel: Gyromax® Frequency: 28,800 times per hour Semi-pendulum (4 Hz) Balance spring: Spiromax® Balance spring balance bolt: adjustable Quality mark: Patek Philippe imprint Crown: crown in three positions • Push the crown back to its original position: Winch the watch • Pull crown out to position 1: Date of adjustment • Pull the crown out to position 2: set the time Display: Center Pointer: •hour •minute • Seconds Windows: •date Features: Case: PT950 Platinum, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal, screw-in crown Water resistance up to 120 meters (12 atmospheres) Bezel set with a perfect top Wesselton diamonds (about 0.02 kt), at 6 o'clock position Size: case diameter (10 o'clock to 4 o'clock position): 40.00 mm Width (9 o'clock to 3 o'clock position, including crown): 44.05 mm Length (diagonal length of the lugs): 44.00 mm Thickness: 8.3 mm Dial: 18K gold substrate Sunburst, blue PVD coating, Nautilus horizontal stripes embossed pattern Anniversary writing "40 1976 -2016" Twelve stick-shaped three-dimensional standard 18K white gold, inlaid with long diamonds (total weight of about 0.34 kt) 18K white gold rod hour and minute hands, coated Superluminova fluorescent coating The second hand is rhodium-plated bronze with a counterweight Bracelet: PT950 chain link chain in platinum, with PT950 platinum folding clasp Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref.5976 / 1G forty anniversary limited edition commemorative chronograph Patek Philippe introduced Ref.5976 self-winding movement returned to the chronograph watch, 18K white gold material, is celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the Nautilus series the second memorial watch. This is a highly symbolic choice because its predecessor, Ref. 5980, was the first Nautilus chronograph watch Patek Philippe created in 2006 for the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus collection. However, the limited edition of 1300 pieces of 18K white gold Ref.5976 Nautilus series as the new chronograph watch has a more distinctive appearance. With a case width of 49.25 millimeters (3 to 9 o'clock with screw-in crown), this new work is 3.6mm wider than the previous model, reinforcing the standout design band on each side of the case Come to the unique aesthetic charm. Two chronograph buttons integrate seamlessly with the overall design while ensuring easy operation. In addition, the timing display layout has been further optimized to ensure that the dial is legible. From the case and the bracelet to the folding clasp, the details of this memorial watch showcase the unique finishing techniques of Nautilus, such as vertical satin bezel with shiny chamfering, alternating matte and mirror finish Handle the chain links, all of which are done by hand. Luxurious finishes show the elegance of 18K white gold, and highlights the unique charm of the dark blue dial. Thanks to the slightly larger size, the watch leaves room for the date display with a polished white gold frame. 6 o'clock position of the coaxial cumulative timer has also been enlarged to facilitate users to read short-term timing results. The three coaxial scales include the outermost 12-hour cumulative hour meter, the innermost 31-60 minute cumulative hour meter, and the intermediate 1-30 minute cumulative hour meter. Pressure-embedded three-dimensional time scale, using flawless top-shaped Long Wesselton diamonds and princess cut diamonds, low-key location decorated in the outer edge of the dial, showing exquisite elegance. The center of the dial also features Nautilus horizontal horizontal embossed pattern, while the anniversary letter "1976-40-2016" is located in the upper part of the dial. Patek Philippe's classic style, both inside and outside Patek Philippe self-developed production of Caliber CH 28-520 C chronograph movement, using a full weight 21K gold center automatic disk winding for the movement. The timing device's start / stop and automatic return / reset functions are based on a classic star wheel mechanism with disc vertical clutch control, which handles the timing operation of the timing device. Since this structure generates almost no friction, the chronograph hands can work continuously as a center second hand without causing mechanical wear. Other features of the movement include a snap-on date changer with a one-tenth second switching cycle and the Gyromax® balance developed by Patek Philippe. The balance wheel is equipped with a Spiromax® patented hairspring made of Silinvar® high-tech siliceous material. Silinvar® materials are completely anti-magnetic, corrosion-resistant, and concentric shrinkage is achieved at the end of a curved, bent balance, further optimizing isochronism. This highly accurate micromachined masterpiece offers exceptionally accurate travel time accuracy, ensuring daily errors of no more than -3 to +2 seconds. With the sapphire crystal case back, we can unobtrusively refine the details inside the movement, including the gold-tone, auto-disk and splint with the Geneva-style grainy pattern, the chamfered and polished edges, Polished holes and carved lines embossed gold, of course, exquisite blue steel screws and crystal red gem bearing. Nautilus Ref.5976 / 1G 40th anniversary watch, specially crafted in 18 white gold with limited edition of 1,300 pieces. Each Ref.5976 / 1G comes with a unique number and an anniversary watch box, which contains a certificate of origin and anniversary document. The watchcase is made of brown natural cork and truly reproduces the unique style of the original watch case with the 1976 Nautilus wristwatch. Like the original Nautilus watch 40 years ago, this memorial watchcase also shows its close ties with the trans-oceanic cruise ship, and the porthole case design of the sleek and elegant Nautilus is derived from this . Forty Anniversary Cork Box with polished stainless steel base frame and hinged lid. The nameplate on the front also reproduces the original 1976 watch case design, italic Nautilus, and the PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVA logo. Technical specifications Nautilus Ref.5976 / 1G 40th anniversary limited edition chronograph Anniversary models, limited edition 1300 Caliber CH 28-520 C Self-winding mechanical movement with automatic return timing device, star wheel, vertical clutch, date display Movement diameter: 30 mm Movement caliper: Total: 6.63 mm Basic movement: 5.2 mm Calendar module: 1.43 mm Number of parts: 327 Gem number: 35 Power reserve: 45 to 55 hours Winding Tuo: 21K gold central automatic disk, one-way winding Balance wheel: Gyromax® Frequency: 28,800 times per hour Semi-pendulum (4 Hz) Balance spring: Spiromax® Balance spring balance bolt: adjustable Quality mark: Patek Philippe imprint Crown: Double position crown • Push the crown back to its original position: Winch the watch • Pull out the crown: set the time Display: Center Pointer: •hour •minute • Chronograph second hand / large second hand 6 o'clock position coaxial cumulative timer pointer • 60 minutes (0-30, 31-60) •12 hours Date window (3 o'clock position): •date Time button: • The start / stop timer button at 2 o'clock • Reset button at 4 o'clock Tune by Pins: • Date Tune by Pins is at 8 o'clock Features: Case: 18K white gold, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal cover, screw-in crown Water resistance up to 120 meters (12 atmospheres) Size: case diameter (10 o'clock to 4 o'clock position): 44 mm Width (9 o'clock to 3 o'clock position, including crown): 49.25 mm Length (diagonal lugs): 49.60 mm Thickness (lens to see through): 12.16 mm Dial: Brass substrate Sunburst, blue PVD coating, Nautilus horizontal stripes embossed pattern Anniversary writing "1976 -40 -2016" 12 cubic time scales: 18K white gold, inlaid with a strip or princess square cut diamonds (total weight of about 0.29 kt) 18K white gold rod hour and minute hands, coated Superluminova fluorescent coating Scrub the rhodium-plated steel chronograph second hand / continuous second hand, with a balanced hammer 60 minutes and 12 hours chronograph hands, brass, white painted Bracelet: 18K white gold bracelet with 18K white gold folding clasp This article is reprinted from the table family, if you have any questions, please send an email to wbsj@wbiao.cn to contact us.