Do Patek Philippe watches have a diamond?

One of the details that sets the real platinum Patek Philippe apart from the fakes is the use of a small single diamond setting between those lugs. If you’re looking at a watch using what appears to be a larger diamond or is missing this feature altogether, that watch is a fake. Remember to take a look at the crown.

What is the price of a Patek Philippe Nautilus?

Prices at a Glance: Patek Philippe Nautilus

Reference number Price (approx.)
5980/1R-001 227,000 USD
3700 145,000 USD
5711/1A-010 137,000 USD
5990/1A-001 127,000 USD

Why Patek Philippe Nautilus is so expensive?

Precious From the Inside Out: Patek Philippe’s Materials The way Patek Philippe watches are created means their production takes longer, resulting in lower inventories than most other luxury brands. This makes Patek Philippe watches highly exclusive and, thus, expensive.

How long is the waiting list for Patek Philippe Nautilus?

between eight years
Little did we expect that Patek Philippe would drop an unnecessary bombshell at the start of January this year to announce that it will be retiring the Ref. 5711/1A-010 in 2021 even though there’s a waiting list of between eight years and the-day- you-get-to-see-your-great-grandkids.

How do I know if my Patek Philippe is real?

Authentic Patek Philippe watches will be have crisp and evenly spaced printing, free from misspellings. Apart from skeletonized models, real Patek Philippe watches do not have a visible tourbillon or balance wheels on the dial. All modern Patek Philippe watches use sapphire crystals.

How many Patek Philippe Nautilus are there?

Patek Philippe’s precise annual production numbers are a guarded secret. Estimates put them at between 50,000 – 70,000 watches. Of that, about 75% have mechanical movements (the remaining 25% are quartz). Production spans some 246 different models.

How hard is it to buy a Patek Philippe Nautilus?

Although it is difficult is it to get a Patek Philippe 5711, we can still appreciate its value from afar. The Patek Philippe Nautilus self-winding 5711 in steel is in such high demand that, some experts are saying it might take 10 years to get your hands on this fantastic timepiece.

Is Patek Nautilus a good investment?

Patek Philippe watches are considered a highly profitable investment because of their exceptional value and, more importantly, the resilience of their worth.

Is it hard to buy a Patek?

But, as with all things luxurious and exclusive, buying a Patek Philippe is not as simple as just walking into a boutique and picking one off the shelf. With such a low production number, competition for the most popular models is extremely fierce, and you will most likely have to work to get your hands on one.