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Forty years ago Patek Philippe launched a steel sports wristwatch that was to become pivotal to the company’s ongoing image and success. The Nautilus is today one of the most desired and sought-after collectors’ watches and Christie’s will be celebrating this important milestone in the history of an undisputed legend by offering a selection of 40 examples of the Nautilus over four auctions in four international locations. The Autumn Dubai sale season will mark the start of this celebration on 19 October, followed by Geneva, Hong Kong in November and New York in December.
John Reardon, International Head of Christie’s Watch department comments: “After Christie’s groundbreaking Patek Philippe 175 auction in 2014, our international team wanted to organize something special around the next monumental moment in the history of Patek Philippe: 40 years of the Nautilus model. The global Christie’s watch team from Geneva, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, and LA sourced 40 exceptional watches, retracing each step of the developments of the Nautilus - a dream of all watch collectors around the world. We are looking forward to launching the celebration in Dubai, by offering the first 10 watches and showcasing for the first and last time watches of all 4 sale venues.” |
CHRISTIE'S - Patek Philippe Nautilus 40 anniversary auctions
