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   Published in: January 2007
 
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The Nautilus in brief:

Key dates
Date Reference  
1976 3700 Presentation of first Nautilus, nicknamed “Jumbo”, production discontinued 1990
1981 3800 Launch of medium model, production discontinued 2006
4700 Launch of ladies’ model, production discontinued 2006
1998 3710 Relaunch of large “Jumbo” model with winding zone indicator IZR, production discontinued 2006
2004 3711 Launch of large model in white gold, production discontinued 2006
2005 3712 Launch of first Nautilus with large case and three complications, production discontinued 2006
2006 5712
5980
5711
5800
 Launch of new collection


Evolution of the New Nautilus 2006 collection
  1. Case shape, rounded hinges
  2. Sapphire-crystal caseback for all models of the collection
  3. The shape of the hour markers matches contour of octagonal bezel at every position
  4. Larger hands
  5. Bracelet proportions slightly changed and connection improved
  6. Models in gold with leather straps
  7. First rose gold model in the Nautilus collection
  8. New case design (three parts instead of two) with back and screw-down crown
  9. New three-part fold-over clasp and double safety feature for leather straps
  10. New case dimensions:
    - New medium size: 38.40 mm (original medium size: 37.5 mm)
    - New “Jumbo” size: 43 mm (original “Jumbo” size: 42 mm)
    - Size of new chronograph: 44 mm
  11. New complication, self-winding Nautilus chronograph

For more information, please visit the Patek Philippe website at : www.patek.com.
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Text and Photography RON DECORTE
Ron DeCorte is an Independent Watchmaker who has conceived and created his own unique watches, and worked extensively with other distinguished watchmakers in Switzerland. He was president of the American Watchmakers Institute (AWI) in 2000 and 2001, and was awarded the AWI Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003. He specializes in the restoration of mechanical watches, writes extensively regarding horological issues, and lends advice to the micro-mechanical arts. All photographs contained in his articles, unless otherwise noted, are made by him on location and without the use of studio techniques.

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