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Good evening everyone.
The sweltering heat of the past few days has been truly shocking. Even in Tokyo, we have been experiencing days of scorching heat exceeding 35°C, and I think many people are already suffering from summer fatigue. Please take good care of your health.
Well, this time I would like to talk about the Nautilus "Ref. 5711/1A-018" that was recently delivered to Commit for the first time. This was announced to commemorate the 170th anniversary of the partnership between [TIFFANY & CO.] and [PATEK PHILIPPE], and as you all know, it is a super model, so we don't know when we will be able to handle it in the future. This kind of opportunity doesn't come often, so please read to the end!
"Ref.5711/1A-018"
"Nautilus TIFFANY & CO." SS
To celebrate the long and successful partnership between Tiffany & Co. and Patek Philippe, the Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A-018 will be sold in a limited edition of 170 pieces in 2021, the 170th anniversary of the pair's founding.
This luxurious collaboration model is based on the Ref. 5711/1A, one of the most popular models in the Nautilus line, with a stainless steel case, automatic winding, and three-hand design, and features Tiffany & Co.'s corporate color, turquoise blue, on the dial .
Let's briefly talk about the relationship between TIFFANY & CO. and Patek Philippe.
Tiffany & Co. is the oldest company selling Patek Philippe watches in the United States, and has been selling Patek Philippe watches in limited Tiffany & Co. boutiques across the country since 1851.
A distinctive feature of the watches sold there is that the Tiffany & Co. logo is subtly printed on the dial. These models are now all trading at premium prices, attracting a lot of attention.
One particularly impressive W-name model is the "T150 Ref. 5150," which was released in 2001 as a commemorative model celebrating the 150th anniversary of the partnership.
Equipped with an annual calendar in a hunter case, it was sold in three materials, 18KWG (white gold), 18KRG (rose gold), and 18KYG (yellow gold), with 150 pieces of each. This watch, which became a hot topic due to its innovative design, was sometimes seen on the market until recently, but is now rarely seen.
In 2008, the first Patek Philippe salon in the United States opened in the Tiffany & Co. flagship store on New York's 5th Avenue. In 2013, to commemorate the fifth anniversary, the Tiffany & Co. special edition "Ref. 5396G" annual calendar model was released in a limited run of 100 pieces. This model is so rare that it is rarely seen on the market, even when offered at overseas auctions.
You may remember that the "Ref. 5711/1A-018" we are introducing this time was suddenly put up for auction at the PHILLIPS World Watch Auction held in New York, where it was sold for the astronomical amount of $6,503,500 (approximately 737.5 million yen).
*At that time, USD (dollar) = 113.40 yen
By the way, the market was at an extraordinary high until around the first half of the following year.
This was my first time seeing the actual watch, but you can tell at a glance that it's a co-name model with Tiffany & Co. The vibrant Tiffany blue lacquer dial is refreshing yet luxurious, and just looking at it makes you feel excited.
The skeleton screw-back is printed with "170th ANNIVERSARY" on the top, "1851 - 2021" in the center, and "TIFFANY & CO - PATEK PHILIPPE" on the bottom, making it a special watch down to the smallest detail. The movement used is, of course, the final model of the new movement "Cal.26-330 SC".
Accessories include a leather pass case larger than A4 size that is normally reserved for Grand Complication models. When opened, on the left side there is a photo of the model, and on the right side there is an "ATTESTATION'" (certificate) certifying that only 170 pieces were produced. Other accessories are also in pristine condition, including a "Tiffany Blue" paper box that holds the Patek Philippe outer box.
The selling price is 249,700,000 yen (tax included)
Click here for the product page
I can't even tell the numbers anymore. (laughs)
Obviously, it's not something you can easily buy, but it's a really special piece that still makes you want to own it!!
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What did you think?
It's not exactly "cheap," but considering the skyrocketing market price at one point, we think it's a "reasonable" price. We've already received many inquiries, so if you're thinking of getting your hands on one, we look forward to hearing from you soon!!
We will continue to strive to stock attractive, first-class Patek Philippe products that are just as good as this one, so please continue to look forward to it!
See you next time!!
