Patek Philippe Ref 5980/1A-001 Nautilus, Single Owner Watch, Full Set, Rare & Mint

Patek Philippe debuted the first ever Nautilus chronograph on the occasion of the model’s 30th anniversary in 2006. To date, the 5980 is still the lowest production Nautilus complication and one of the most desirable. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1A implements the first automatic chronograph ever designed and produced in-house by Patek. Despite its pedigree, Patek spent most of its history reliant on outside specialists such as Lemania for base chronograph movements. In 2006, the new CH 28-520 chronograph movement launched simultaneously in this Nautilus chronograph and the 5960P annual calendar chronograph. Patek Philippe put many novel features into the Nautilus 5980’s case: maintenance-free ceramic winding rotor bearings; a vertical clutch that enables the chronograph to run continuously without damage; a column wheel that keeps the pusher feel crisp; a 55-hour power reserve that easily trumps the industry’s 42-hour norm; a free-sprung balance that resists shock to promote utmost ti