Luxury Elegance: Discover the Patek Philippe Women’s Nautilus Collection

The Patek Philippe Women’s Nautilus Collection

The storied Patek Philippe Nautilus line has been around since 1976. The octagonal design resembles the portholes of ships and earned it the nickname, “Jumbo.”

In 2005, the Nautilus collection was refreshed with two lines endowed with feminine refinements. These include the Aquanaut Luce and Ladies’ Nautilus. The latter has since been adorned in Haute Joaillerie versions featuring diamonds set using the “snow setting” technique.

Case Material

A distinctly sporty and timeless design – the Patek Philippe Nautilus is one of the most sought after luxury watches available. Its rounded octagonal-shaped bezel and horizontally embossed dial epitomize the elegant sports watch since 1976.

This new ladies’ version is distinguished by the atypical purple shade of its lacquered dial with a wave motif that mirrors the bracelet made of a newly developed composite material, ultra-resistant to wear and salt water. The case and bezel are crafted in rose gold.

This self-winding model has a date aperture and sweeping seconds hand, complemented by 18k white gold applied hour markers and numerals with luminescent coating. It is equipped with a patented fold-over clasp endowed with a new adjustment system.

Case Shape

Since its introduction in 1976, the Nautilus has epitomized the elegant sports watch. The rounded octagonal shape of its bezel and its horizontally embossed dial define this collection as immediately recognizable.

The design was inspired by the portholes on Captain Nemo’s submarine in the classic novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. The shape is not only aesthetically pleasing but functional as well; the sides of the case function as hinges and closures like a porthole’s.

This unconventional and innovative construction allowed the Nautilus to achieve an incredibly high level of water resistance. It’s no wonder that these watches are coveted by both casual wearers and collectors alike.

Case Finish

With the rounded octagonal bezel and ingenious porthole construction of its case, the Nautilus has epitomized the elegant sports watch since 1976. Forty years later, it comprises a splendid collection of models for men and women that accompany active lifestyles with unparalleled class.

Visit our Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry store in Baton Rouge on Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard to discover the new Patek Philippe ladies watches that reinterpret the Nautilus’s sporty-chic style. This model features a stainless steel bracelet with polished and satin finishes and a fold-over clasp endowed with a new adjustment system.

The large octagonal bezel frames the rhodium gray, black Tahitian mother-of-pearl, or silvery opaline dials, each exuding its own brand of subtle elegance. A sapphire crystal case back reveals the self-winding caliber 324 S C movement.

Bracelet Material

The Patek Philippe Nautilus is arguably the perfect sports watch. Designed by Gerald Genta in 1976, it is instantly recognizable with its rounded octagonal bezel and horizontally grooved dial.

The stainless steel bracelet softly complements the case and evokes images of teak wood boat decks. It also features contrasting brushed and polished surfaces that are reminiscent of metal hardware found on yachts.

The 5711P is an elegant addition to the Nautilus collection. This women’s watch has a 32 mm rose gold case and gemset bezel, lacquered purple “wave” motif dial with rose gold applied ogival-shaped hour markers and numerals with white luminescent coating.

Bracelet Shape

The rounded octagonal case of the Nautilus is inspired by the submarine Captain Nemo’s porthole in Jules Verne’s classic novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The design features “ears” on the sides of the case to mimic hinges on a porthole and horizontal grooves that are reminiscent of nautical navigational markings.

This women’s reference 3700/1R-013 innovates with a purple lacquered dial displaying the wave pattern typical of the collection and applied gold numerals. The stainless steel case and integrated bracelet are paired with a patented fold-over clasp with a new adjustment system.

A more elaborate model, the Nautilus Perpetual Calendar’s case, bezel, and bracelet feature a virtuoso snow-set of 1,500 Top Wesselton pure brilliant-cut diamonds (6.53 ct) and 876 blue sapphires (6.58 ct). Its in-house Caliber 240 PS IRM C LU automatic mechanical movement is visible through the transparent sapphire caseback.

Bracelet Finish

The new bracelet seamlessly extends the contour of the case and gently tapers to the fold-over clasp. Its outer links exhibit a glowing matt satin finish and the center links are polished to a lustrous sheen.

Following the successful redesign of the Nautilus men’s collection in the fall of 2006, Patek Philippe now presents a new version styled specifically for women. With its rounded octagonal-shaped bezel and ingenious porthole construction, the Nautilus has epitomized the elegant sports watch since 1976. Forty years later, the line comprises a splendid collection of models that accompany active lifestyles with irresistible class. This model is powered by the quartz caliber E 23 SC and features a bezel with 46 flawless Top Wesselton diamonds (0.8 ct) and a rose gold case and bracelet with alternating satin-brushed and polished finishes.