{"product_id":"patek-philippe-nautilus-4701","title":"Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700\/53","description":"\u003cp\u003eA solid eighteen carat yellow gold Patek Philippe Nautilus with factory diamond set bezel and factory diamond dial. As iconic watches go in the collecting world, there are fewer that get the pulses racing than the Patek Philippe Nautilus. Initially released in 1976, this was the brand's response to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, an avant-garde luxury stainless steel sports watch born out of AP's need to survive the Quartz Crisis. Designed by Gèrald Genta, the same man behind the Royal Oak, the Nautilus drew inspiration from a porthole, featuring a rounded-over octagonal bezel and hinge-like protrusions on the case. With its signature horizontally embossed dial and iconic integrated bracelet, the Nautilus has become one of the most sought-after watches today, thanks to its timeless design, exclusivity, and impeccable craftsmanship. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, the Nautilus did not receive a warm reception upon its initial release, largely due to its sizable 42mm case. Recognizing this, Patek Philippe debuted a 28mm quartz-powered ladies' variant, the ref. 4700, in 1980. This allowed female customers to experience the Nautilus' unique design and gradually warm to its aesthetic. The success of the ref. 4700 prompted Patek to launch the mid-sized Nautilus ref. 3800 for men in 1981, marking the beginning of the model's meteoric rise to become the brand's most coveted and collectible watch, much like the Royal Oak before it. The ref. 4700A now merges the Nautilus' unique history and heritage into a single, tremendous timepiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, the watch is in superb condition. It appears to be unpolished, and with only light wear, all hallmarks are present, correct and sharp on the case back. The all important and exceptionally rare diamond bezel is in excellent condition. The bracelet is tight and sharp. It is also long, fitting over a 7 inch wrist. The less common black dial with diamond hour markers is exceptional with the characteristic horizontal striping throughout; condition is perfect. If you are looking for the smallest size of the giant among giants, look no further.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"1.10236 \/ 0.984252","offer_id":45453934297278,"sku":"FWW1809","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/files\/0007-1_f6235b4c-0935-4a3b-851c-e88872c98fc2.jpg?v=1759355301","url":"https:\/\/foundwell.com\/products\/patek-philippe-nautilus-4701","provider":"Foundwell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}