Nautilus Moonphase

A very rare piece, and one which is increasingly difficult to find, the Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase Ref: 3712/1A-001 was produced for only one year before being discontinued, with an estimated total of only 300 pieces having been manufactured in that time.

Presented in a stainless steel case with a diameter of 40mm and a thickness of 8.25mm this example of the Nautilus Moonphase Ref: 3712/1A-001 features the "3 Dots - MK 1" Blue Dial; a distinctive blue Nautilus dial with three applied gold hour markers and gold hands, a date display at 3 o'clock, and a moonphase indicator at 6 o'clock.

The moon phase is indicated via a hand-painted, blue enamel disc and is accurate to 122.6 years. Powered by the Calibre 324 S C, a self-winding mechanical movement with a power reserve of up to 45 hours with water-resistant to 120 meters, fitted with a stainless steel bracelet and a fold-over clasp with push buttons.

The "3 Dots - MK 1 Dial" reference is particularly noteworthy as it is one of the first versions of the Nautilus Moonphase, with an early-style dial that features three dots above the Patek Philippe logo.

This makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among fans of the Nautilus collection. This watch is in good condition with papers, warranty(2006), and box with an additional TLE's one year warranty.