Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar

The Nautilus is without question one of the great horological icons of the 1970s, and has in recent years once again become one of the most in-demand timepiece models on the planet. Collectors and prospectors alike are clamoring to get their hands on Genta's second great luxury sports watch, and with the recent news of the discontinuation of their current-collection steel, time-and-date model — the legendary Reference 5711 — this dramatic rise shows no signs of slowing down.  Interestingly, most demand for Nautilus models is centered around non-complicated models, something we can't fully wrap our heads around... This particular Nautilus, a Reference 5726/1A-010 from circa the 2010s, is a great example of an oft-overlooked model. It features a 40.5mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, a brushed bezel with polished bevels, and a white 'teak' dial with applied luminous indices and a matching handset, day, date and month windows, and a combination moon phase and AM/PM indicator above 6:00. Powered by Patek Philippe's automatic winding Calibre 324 S QA LU 24H movement, it’s fitted to a matching, integrated steel bracelet with a hidden deployant clasp. The Nautilus — in any of its variations — is a very special thing.  This one, however, is simply beyond.