The Nautilus: Back in Black

When is a Patek Philippe ever a bad choice? If you can afford one, it’s pretty much never an ill decision -- unless you want something highly unique. Patek Philippe is the straight and sober luxury watch brand that continues to soar in popularity and collector value.



The Nautilus is the maker’s classic diver-style sport line, and it has always been the most “eager to be active” watch of the entire collection. The last few years have seen the Nautilus line grow in size and be offered with additional complications than just the time. The Patek Philippe Nautilus chronograph sits in the middle of the range with a great look and that always-appreciated Patek Philippe touch.

Within the Patek Philippe Nautilus chronograph is the beautifully made in-house Caliber CH 28-520 C automatic chronograph movement with a solid gold rotor. In addition to the time and date, it has a 12-hour chronograph complication -- all contained in one subdial. The trick is having a dial within a dial. The central seconds hand for the watch is used for the chronograph seconds, while the two subsidiary hands are used for the chronograph minutes and hours. This gives the watch dial a very clean and attractive look, something that Patek Philippe is known for mastering.