Patek Philippe Nautilus Ladies Diamonds

The Nautilus is without question one of the great horological icons of the 1970s, and 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 discontinuation of the flagship reference 5711 in steel, this dramatic rise in popularity shows no signs of slowing down.  This particular Nautilus is a ladies’ model, the Reference 4700/1J. This particular iteration comes from the later portion of the production lifespan, bearing a white date window at 3 o'clock. Housed in a 27mm yellow gold case, this example features a gold tone champagne dial with applied, diamond indices, a matching ‘pencil’ handset, and the aforementioned white date wheel. The bezel is set with a row of diamonds, framing this beautiful piece. Powered by a Patek Philippe quartz movement and paired to an integrated, yellow gold bracelet, it’s every bit as iconic as its larger, mechanical siblings. This particular variant stands out thanks to its striking diamond bezel, dial and full gold construction. The Nautilus has become a true piece of horological history; an icon of icons; and must be experienced to be understood. Just saying!