Patek Philippe Nautilus 5724R-001 Rose Gold Black Diamond Baguette Dial and Bezel

Description

The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5724R represents an extraordinary interpretation of Patek Philippe’s iconic sports watch design, elevating the beloved Nautilus silhouette with haute joaillerie craftsmanship and mechanical sophistication. Introduced as a limited production model combining the complications of moonphase and power reserve with exceptional diamond setting, this reference appeals to collectors seeking both technical prowess and luxurious embellishment in a single timepiece. The 5724R builds upon the legacy established by the original Nautilus ref. 3700 designed by Gérald Genta in 1976, maintaining the distinctive porthole-inspired case shape while incorporating contemporary complications and haute joaillerie execution that positions this model among Patek Philippe’s most exclusive contemporary offerings, particularly coveted for its exceptional setting of baguette-cut diamonds totaling over eight carats combined with sophisticated complications rarely seen together in sports watch configurations.

The 40mm case crafted in 18-karat rose gold features the iconic porthole-inspired octagonal bezel set with 44 baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 7.4 carats, horizontally embossed case sides with screw-down crown ensuring secure operation, diamond-set lugs and strap attachments featuring additional baguette-cut diamonds seamlessly connecting case to strap, and sapphire crystal exhibition caseback revealing the meticulously finished automatic movement with Geneva Seal certification. The black-brown ribbed dial displays rose gold applied hour markers with luminescent coating, central hours and minutes hands in rose gold with luminescent coating, small seconds subdial at 4 o’clock, date indication combined with moonphase display at 7 o’clock featuring realistic moon against blue celestial background, and fan-shaped power reserve indicator at 10 o’clock. Inside beats the self-winding Caliber 240 PS IRM C LU manufactured entirely in-house featuring micro-rotor automatic winding system in 22-karat gold, moonphase complication accurate to 122 years, power reserve indicator, 29 jewels, 265 components, frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, and approximately 48 hours of power reserve. Shiny chocolate brown alligator leather strap with 18-karat rose gold Nautilus fold-over clasp set with six baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.8 carats.