When talking about classic, yet elegant sporting watches built with luxury in mind, the Patek Nautilus collection fills the bill. The design of this timepiece is known for its strength and a personality that’s unchanging with the seasons, years or decades. Initially, the Patek Nautilus was inspired by the porthole of all maritime vessels.
History
Released to the public in 1976, the Nautilus collection has always been inimitable. The first model was the Ref. 3700/1 in steel. Created in Patek’s signature style of classic elegance, the original models are some, if not the, most sought after watches when they hit auction.
Distinguishing Features
While Patek’s Nautilus collections offer a variety of impressive features, the one aspect of this timepiece that sets it apart from others is the shape. The unique porthole shaped face allows luxury watch fans to instantly distinguish the Nautilus from other classic watches.
Style: Sporty, casually elegant and classic.
Famous Wearers: Brad Pitt
Patek Philippe Collections
Patek is known worldwide for its luxury timepieces, and the Nautilus is a collection no different. Some of the other famous Patek collections include the Calatrava, Grand Complications, Aquanaut and many others.
Vintage Patek Philippe Nautilus
While this watch isn’t old when compared with other luxury watch collections, the Nautilus still does have a few vintage models. The original is considered vintage and resell values of Patek Nautilus in this model are extremely high. Typically, any Patek Nautilus watch that pre-dates 1980 is considered vintage.
How to know if my Patek Philippe Nautilus is real?
As the watch is considered to be wildly popular among enthusiasts, you’ll find numerous fraudulent Nautilus timepieces on the market. You’ll want to authenticate any watch you come across. The easiest way to do so is through myGemma. Simply fill out our online form and we’ll contact you about authenticating your Patek Nautilus.
How Much Can I Expect For My Patek Philippe Nautilus?
If you’re selling Patek Nautilus, then questions about pricing may be a concern. Second-hand prices for Patek Nautilus are typically strong. This will depend on the age of the watch, condition, original box, papers, and more. Many individuals selling these timepieces find a 20-50% return over the original retail cost.
Where to Sell Patek Philippe Nautilus?
If you would like to sell a Patek Nautilus, then we can help you. Here at myGemma, we buy Patek Nautilus timepieces. Take a second to fill out our online form. Then one of our watch specialists will quickly get in touch with you. Due to our simple and straightforward process, many sellers find the payment in their bank account in less than 24 hours.
We have over 150+ years of experience in buying luxury watches, jewelry as well as diamonds. Our team of experts will provide you with a valuation of your Patek Philippe Nautilus. We have designed our process to make sure that you get the best price for your timepiece.
