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hello everyone.
Today, we would like to introduce to you the long-awaited double-name model from the popular Nautilus series by Patek Philippe , which has just arrived in store.
As you may have noticed, I am an avid fan of double names. (laughs)
Since starting Commit Ginza, we have always wanted to carry and introduce this product, and this time we have received the double name of this popular model.
Please enjoy it until the end.
"Ref.5712/1A-001" Nautilus Petite Complication TIFFANY & CO.
The "Ref. 5712/1A-001" was released in 2006 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus, as the successor to the "Ref. 3712/1A-001," the first Nautilus to feature a long-awaited complex mechanism.
Although it has been on the market for nearly 15 years, the watch we are introducing today is an extremely rare item sold in 2021, in brand new condition with no bracelet adjustments whatsoever. Even with the regular (non-double-name) "Ref. 5712/1A-001," it is difficult to find a new model in this condition, but this is a double-name model with "TIFFANY & CO." I think you can understand how rare it is without any explanation.
history
Here I would like to briefly touch on the history of Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co.
Both companies have a long history, and Patek Philippe watches have been sold at Tiffany boutiques in the United States since 1851. Although it may not be widely known, Tiffany & Co. is also the oldest retailer of Patek Philippe in the United States.
In 2001, to celebrate their 150th anniversary of their partnership, they released the "T150 Ref.5150" with an annual calendar in a hunter case. In 2008, the first Patek Philippe salon in the United States was opened in Tiffany's flagship store on 5th Avenue in New York, and in 2013, they released a limited edition Tiffany special edition annual calendar "Ref.5396G" to commemorate their 5th anniversary. These are just some of the things that show the close relationship between the two companies.
Return the story.
As we mentioned in our previous article on Patek Philippe, like the "Ref. 3712/1A-001," the "Ref. 5712/1A-001" has a gradient black-blue dial , a small second hand at 4-5 o'clock, moon phase and date hand displays at 7-8 o'clock, and a power reserve display at 10-11 o'clock, all of which are in a neat and tidy design.
So where does the double name notation (TIFFANY & CO.) fit in?
Here it is!!!
If you look closely, you will see "TIFFANY & CO." written at the bottom of the dial, between 5 and 6 o'clock. I think everyone, including myself, would have thought that it would be better if the writing was larger, but since it is a Patek Philippe watch, there may have been a pledge to " not interfere with the dial design ," to "have the TIFFANY & CO." logo lower than the PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE logo, " and to " keep the font size small ." However, more than that, am I the only one who feels a mutual trust and respect between Patek Philippe and TIFFANY & CO .?
Also, as is the case with any brand, the presence of a warranty is important with double-name models.
The evaluation of a double-name model includes whether it is written on the dial (the watch itself) or has engravings. The warranty also plays a very important role in the evaluation. Generally, the seal of the retailer is stamped (printed), but it is important to check whether "TIFFANY & CO." is included.
Although it may be an irregular case, there was a case where the watch was sold by "TIFFANY & CO." and no logo could be found on the dial or body. I believe the model was the World Time "Ref. 5130". The center of the dial has a sunburst finish with guilloched engraving, and the names of cities in various countries are written around it, so I think the "TIFFANY & CO." logo could not be included. Of course, the watch was undoubtedly sold at a Tiffany boutique in the United States, but for the buyer, the existence of a warranty card is still a reassuring factor.
However, even if you can't confirm that the watch itself has a double name, just thinking that it was sold by Tiffany makes you feel good. (laughs)
The movement seen through the sapphire crystal skeleton case back is the "Cal.240 PS +IRM +C +LU" , which, like the "Ref.3712/1A-001", is based on the ultra-thin automatic movement "Cal.240" equipped with a micro-rotor that was released in 1977. Even though it is equipped with a petite complication mechanism, the case diameter is kept to 8.52mm, and there is no stress when wearing it, which is what you would expect from Patek Philippe .
Also, as I mentioned briefly at the beginning, the bracelet has not been adjusted at all, and the protective stickers still remain on the buckle and part of the bracelet, which is a very high rating point. Nowadays, it is really difficult to find even the regular model.
As for the accessories, the leather pass case and booklets are all in perfect condition with no signs of having been touched. As a double-name model with "TIFFANY&CO." , the Tiffany blue paper box that can store the outer box will also tickle the collector's heart. *We will also include the unused shopping bag that was given to us at the time of purchase.
The selling price is 26,950,000 yen (tax included).
There are probably no units for sale in Japan, and even if you look at overseas sales sites, I don't think there are any reasonably priced units made in 2021 in this condition. The "Ref. 5712/1A-001" has been on sale for nearly 15 years, so it is likely that production will end in the near future, and I think it is a very interesting double-name model even in the future.
summary
What did you think.
Commit carries a wide range of watches, including standard models as well as models with complex mechanisms and rare models.
We will continue to introduce many wonderful Patek Philippe watches, so please look forward to them.
see you!