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The Record Ledger · updated October 2026 · 7 documented results

The 7 Most Expensive Patek Philippe Nautilus Watches Ever Sold

The most expensive Patek Philippe Nautilus ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Patek Philippe Nautilus 'Tiffany Blue' ref. 5711/1A-018, which realized $6,503,500 at Phillips New York in 2021 — the top of 7 documented results totaling $12,452,500.

The record
$6,503,500
Phillips New York · 2021
Documented results
7
$12,452,500 total · median $490,000
Seven figures+
3
results at or above $1M
  1. 1

    Patek Philippe Nautilus 'Tiffany Blue'

    $6,503,500 · 2021 · Phillips New York

    Made in 170 examples for Tiffany & Co's 5th Avenue boutique, celebrating Patek-Tiffany's 170-year partnership. Lot 1 sold for charity at Phillips on the same day the model was released — 124x retail.

  2. 2

    Patek Philippe Nautilus 'Tiffany Blue'

    $3,220,000 · 2022 · Christie's Geneva

    The second example of the limited-edition Tiffany Blue Nautilus to appear at public auction, confirming the model's extreme market desirability.

  3. 3

    Patek Philippe Nautilus "Tiffany & Co. 170th Anniversary" Ref. 5711/1A-018

    $1,600,000 · 2026 · Christie's Geneva

    Verified result from Rare Watches (Christie's Geneva), concluded 2026-05-12. Reported by the MostExpensiveWatches auction desk with primary sources on file.

  4. 4

    Patek Philippe Nautilus Olive Green

    $490,000 · 2021 · Antiquorum Monaco

    The first 'Olive Green' dial Nautilus to appear at auction, sold while still factory-sealed, sparking significant industry debate regarding the 'flipping' of high-demand modern releases.

  5. 5

    Patek Philippe Nautilus White Gold (Original 2010)

    $290,000 · 2022 · Phillips Hong Kong

    First white-gold 5711 (2010 introduction). Earlier production than the 2019 reissue. White-gold Nautilus auction comp.

  6. 6

    Patek Philippe Nautilus 'Jumbo' Original

    $252,000 · 2024 · Phillips Geneva

    1976 original Nautilus designed by Gérald Genta — the watch that started the luxury-steel-sports category. Predecessor to the 5711.

  7. 7

    Patek Philippe Nautilus

    $97,000 · 2023 · Bonhams London

    A modern stainless steel Nautilus featuring a moon phase and power reserve indicator, representing the enduring popularity of Gerald Genta's iconic porthole design.

How the record was set

Every documented result that beat all before it.

YearNew record Watch
2021 $490,000 Patek Philippe Nautilus Olive Green · Antiquorum Monaco
2021 $6,503,500 Patek Philippe Nautilus 'Tiffany Blue' · Phillips New York

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“The most expensive Patek Philippe Nautilus ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Patek Philippe Nautilus 'Tiffany Blue' ref. 5711/1A-018, which realized $6,503,500 at Phillips New York in 2021 — the top of 7 documented results totaling $12,452,500.” — MostExpensiveWatches, October 2026. https://mostexpensivewatches.net/most-expensive/model/patek-philippe-nautilus

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