Nautilus
Patek Philippe

Nautilus · 4700/005

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Authenticity, guaranteed.

Every reference is hand-selected from a trusted network of dealers and collectors, then verified by our specialists before it is ever offered. Movement, case, dial, provenance — examined piece by piece. If we would not wear it, we do not sell it.

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The Concierge

Owning it begins with a message.

A WhatsApp, an email, a visit to the boutique — one line of contact is enough. A specialist confirms pricing and availability, arranges a viewing in person or remotely, and handles authentication, insured worldwide delivery and every piece of paperwork.

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The House of Patek Philippe
The Maison · Est. 1839 · Geneva, Switzerland

The House of Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe is the last family-owned independent watchmaker in Geneva. It holds many of horology's foundational patents and builds its grand complications to a standard meant to be inherited rather than simply owned.

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The Nautilus

Gérald Genta's 1976 Nautilus drew its shape from a ship's porthole — a rounded octagon with hinged 'ears', an embossed horizontal dial, and a case that made luxury sport its own genre at Patek Philippe.

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Genta reportedly sketched the Nautilus in minutes at a Basel restaurant.

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Early advertising called it the watch 'one of the world's costliest watchmakers' built in steel.

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The 5711 became one of the most coveted watches of the modern era.

About the Patek Philippe Nautilus

What defines the Patek Philippe Nautilus?

Gérald Genta's 1976 Nautilus drew its shape from a ship's porthole — a rounded octagon with hinged 'ears', an embossed horizontal dial, and a case that made luxury sport its own genre at Patek Philippe.

What should I know about the Nautilus before buying?

Genta reportedly sketched the Nautilus in minutes at a Basel restaurant.

How do I acquire a Patek Philippe Nautilus from Maison Soletti?

Every Nautilus reference in our register is verified and presented for private acquisition. Submit an enquiry and a specialist will reply — usually within 48 hours — with full pricing, additional photography and video of the exact piece, and will guide the acquisition privately.

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