Sporting Elegance

Nautilus

The Elegant Sports Watch

With its iconic design, the Nautilus has epitomized the elegant sports watch since its launch in 1976. Today, it boasts a splendid and incredibly rich collection of models, including a variety of complications such as perpetual calendar or flyback chronograph. Crafted in steel, rose gold or white gold, these timepieces accompany the most active lifestyles with unparalleled class and sophistication.

Nautilus Watches

Nautical-Inspired Shape

Inspired by the shape of a ship's porthole, the construction of the Nautilus pushed the art of case manufacture to a new pinnacle, while the use of new technology ensured it was impermeable to the elements. With its rounded octagonal bezel, ingenious porthole case construction, and horizontally embossed dial, the iconic design of the Nautilus is immediately recognizable.

Octagonal Bezel

Iconic case inspired by a ship's porthole

Iconic Dial

Horizontally embossed pattern with date in aperture

Smooth Finishing

Contrasted polished and satin finishings

Slenderness

Elegantly thin and aesthetic case

Nautilus Ref. 5811/1G-001 in white gold

Nautilus Ref. 5712/1R-001 in rose gold

Nautilus Ref. 7118/1300R-001 in rose gold

Nautilus Ref. 5980/60G-001 in white gold

Nautilus Ref. 5990/1R-001 in rose gold

Nautilus Ref. 5740/1G-001 in white gold

Sporty and Technical

While the Nautilus is mostly known for its iconic design, we have added many different Complications and Grand Complications to the original model over the years, enhancing its nautical and sporty spirit with technical sophistication. Today, the Nautilus collection includes functions such as Travel Time, Chronograph, Moon Phases, Annual and Perpetual Calendars.

Nautilus with Complications

Nautilus Ref. 5990/1R

Nautilus Travel Time Flyback Chronograph equipped with Caliber CH 28‑520 C FUS, a self-winding mechanical movement.

Nautilus Ref. 5726/1A

Nautilus Annual Calendar and Moon Phases equipped with Caliber 26‑330 S QA LU 24H, a self-winding mechanical movement.

Nautilus Ref. 5712/1R

Nautilus Moon Phases equipped with Caliber 240 PS IRM C LU, a self-winding mechanical movement.

Nautilus Ref. 5740/1G

Nautilus Perpetual Calendar (grand complication) equipped with Caliber 240 Q, a self-winding ultra-thin mechanical movement.

Gem-Set Watches

The gem-set Nautilus offer a vibrant palette with diamonds, blue sapphires, rubies, or emeralds, each stone carefully selected for its perfect cut, color intensity and clarity. Exquisite techniques such as the invisible setting or the snow-setting illustrate the mastery of Patek Philippe in the art of gemsetting.

Our Gemsetting

Diamond-Set Bezel

The octagonal bezel sparkles with 46 brilliant-cut internally flawless diamonds (0.8 ct) set with textbook precision.

Champagne and Cognac Spessartites

11 ogival-shaped cognac-colored spessartites (hour markers) and 68 baguette-cut spessartites, "champagne" to "cognac" tones (bezel).

Paved with Diamonds

The case, bezel and bracelet are adorned with snow-set diamonds and the dial illuminated by rows of stones set in the small raised wave pattern. This Nautilus Haute Joaillerie in rose gold sparkles with the fire of 2,364 brilliant-cut internally flawless diamonds (11.63 cts).

Diamonds and Rubies

Fully paved with diamonds and rubies using the snow-setting technique. Brilliant-cut diamonds and rubies adorn the dial, case and bezel, with 976 diamonds and 497 rubies on the bracelet.

Symphony of light

With its 2,364 snow-set brillant-cut diamonds (11.63 cts), this masterpiece flawlessly combines Haute Horlogerie and Haute Joaillerie, blending brilliance with elegance.

1980s “A second in the life in of a Patek Philippe” advertisement campaign depicts the Nautilus in a swimming pool.

1980s ad campaign “A Patek Philippe doesn’t just tell you the time, it tells you something about yourself.”

Nautilus ad from 1983, including the ladies’ version that was introduced in 1980.

1980s campaign "A second in the life of a Patek Philippe" with a Ferrari Dino.

1970s poster highlights the versatility of Nautilus watches, which "work as well with a wet suit as they do with a dinner suit".

In this 1980s poster, the Nautilus is celebrated as the "most prestigious sports watch" of its time.

A1980s poster links the nautical theme of the watch with a ship's helm.

Through the years

Crafting A Legacy

Over the years, the Nautilus has evolved, with various complications and materials, yet its original design has remained steadfast. The advertisements for the Nautilus have shifted with time, reflecting its changing role from a novel, sporty timepiece to a classic Patek Philippe watch.

Nautilus cufflinks Ref. 205.9057G-013 in 18k white gold. Sapphire crystal and blue center.

Nautilus ring Ref. 275.9751/1.R4.530 in 18k rose gold. Set with 48 diamonds (~0.4 ct.). Width: 10 mm.

Jewelry and Accessories

For some of our collections, we also offer an exclusive selection of jewelry and accessories designed to create exquisite ensembles with matching timepieces. Honoring the tradition and quality of our precious watches, each jewelry piece or accessory is meticulously crafted with the same care and attention. For the Nautilus, a variety of cufflinks and rings in gold are available.

Jewelry and Accessories