Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe introduced reference 3712/1A in 2005, and it remained in production for approximately one year, although some estimate as few as eight months, before being succeeded by the ref. 5712 in 2006. The model was at the time of its launch the first truly complicated Nautilus - the date and moonphases being notable upgrades from the power reserve complication of the earlier ref. 3710. Unlike the 5712, the present reference has a slightly smaller case measuring 42 mm in diameter, being constructed using only two pieces compared to the more rounded, three piece, 42.5mm case of its counterpart. In addition, the dial of the reference 3712 features wider grooves, or channels, and different hour markers than its successor. The most apparent difference is however that the date ring is smaller in reference 3712, allowing for the presence of a tiny 7 o’clock marker, absent in ref. 5712. The present example, is further enhanced by its "4 dot" power reserve configuration marking it out as later in production and, if possible for a reference of such small production, even rarer than the earlier versions. The present watch comes accompanied by International Guarantee, presentation and outer box and leather folio.