Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118/1450R-001 Guide

The Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118/1450R-001 is the fully diamond-set Haute Joaillerie version of the ladies automatic Nautilus: a 35.2 mm rose gold case and bracelet, a diamond-paved dial cut with the Nautilus wave pattern, and a diamond-set bezel, all built on the self-winding movement that replaced the line's older quartz and manual references. This guide covers the specifications, what changed when Patek Philippe moved the ladies Nautilus from the 7018 to the 7118 family, how the 1450R compares with the plainer 7118/1300R and the steel 7118/1200A, price context and what to check before buying. Bizak & Co. sources the 7118/1450R-001 to order; the Nautilus collection lists the configurations we can seek.

Last reviewed on September 27, 2026 by Filip Biczak. Prices are dated observations, not quotes.

Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118/1450R-001 specifications

Source: Patek Philippe, Nautilus 7118/1450R-001 and the Nautilus collection page, checked September 2026.

What changed from the 7018 to the 7118 ladies Nautilus?

Patek Philippe's ladies Nautilus began as the 7010 and then the 33.6 mm 7018, offered in steel with a quartz movement in some configurations and a diamond-set bezel as an option; the 7018/1A is still findable on the secondary market today. The 7118 replaced it as the current ladies Nautilus, moving to a 35.2 mm case and a self-winding movement with sweep seconds and date across the family, which is the larger functional change buyers should know: the older 7018 quartz pieces need a battery change rather than a service wind, and the two families are not interchangeable on straps, bracelets or case parts. The 1450R sits at the top of the current 7118 range as the full pavé Haute Joaillerie piece, above the plain-dial 1300R and the steel 1200A.

7118/1450R-001 vs 7118/1300R vs 7118/1200A: which ladies Nautilus?

The gap between the three is the gold and the diamond-setting, not the movement or the case size: all three share the 35.2 mm case and the same automatic calibre. Buyers who want the wave dial and the automatic movement without the jewellery-watch price look at the 1200A in steel; buyers who want gold without diamonds look at the 1300R; the 1450R is for buyers who want the fully set piece specifically.

How does the diamond pavé dial wear day to day?

At 35.2 mm the case sits close to the wrist and the integrated bracelet, a Nautilus signature since the 1976 original, keeps the watch balanced rather than top-heavy despite the gem-setting. The diamond pavé dial and diamond bezel catch light constantly, which is the point of a Haute Joaillerie piece, but it also means the dial reads less clearly than a plain sunburst dial in low light, since there are no contrasting hour markers against the diamonds. It is a watch built to be seen rather than to be read quickly, and buyers coming from a plain-dial Nautilus or a diamond-bezel-only reference should expect that trade-off before ordering. The diamond-set bracelet also sits differently on the wrist than a plain gold or steel bracelet; the extra weight of the stone-setting on each link is noticeable within the first few wears and settles once the bracelet is sized correctly.

Where the 7118/1450R-001 sits in the wider Nautilus line

Patek Philippe's Nautilus family runs from the 5711 and 5712 men's references, both discontinued from current production, through the two-hand 5811, to the complicated 5990 travel time and 5726 annual calendar, and the ladies-specific 7118 automatic. The 1450R is the only fully diamond-paved case, bezel, dial and bracelet combination in the current ladies range; other ladies references add diamonds selectively, most often as a bezel only, while keeping a plain metal dial and bracelet. That makes the 1450R the reference to specify if the brief is maximum gem coverage on a Nautilus case, and the 1300R or 1200A the references to specify if the brief is the wave-pattern dial and integrated bracelet without the jewellery-watch price and weight.

Price, availability and condition

Bizak & Co. sources watches to order; this catalogue entry is not confirmation that a specific example is on hand for immediate delivery. On 27 September 2026 our sourced catalogue listed the 7118/1450R-001 at US$438,008 brand new, against US$261,803 for the plain rose gold 1300R and from US$111,316 for the steel 1200A, all sourced to order and all subject to change. Before purchase we confirm the actual watch, recent photographs, condition, included accessories, price, warranty coverage and expected timing; compare any dated quote against shipping, applicable tax and financing cost. Retail pricing for Haute Joaillerie Nautilus references varies by market and gem grade and is confirmed directly with Patek Philippe's network rather than published as a fixed list price, so our sourced figure is the more reliable dated reference for planning a budget.

Is a diamond-paved Nautilus a good investment?

Treat it as jewellery with a Patek Philippe movement inside rather than as a speculative Nautilus. The steel sports references built the Nautilus's resale reputation; the gem-set ladies pieces trade in a smaller, slower market where the diamonds, not the reference number, drive much of the value, and a written appraisal at the time of any resale matters more than the catalogue price paid. Buy it for the case, the dial and the gold, and ask for a written cash-buy assessment before committing if resale is a consideration. Demand for fully set Haute Joaillerie Patek Philippe pieces tends to track the gold and gem market more closely than it tracks watch collecting trends, which is a different pattern from the discontinued steel sports Nautilus references that move on scarcity and waiting lists. Buyers who want a Nautilus primarily as a long-term holding often choose the plainer 1300R or 1200A instead, and add gem-setting only if the jewellery-watch role is the point of the purchase.

Buying a 7118/1450R-001: what to check

• Papers and box. A Haute Joaillerie Patek should come with its full set and a Patek Philippe certificate describing the gem-setting; request this in writing before paying a deposit.
• Diamond count and grade. Ask the seller to itemise the diamond count, carat weight and grade rather than assuming a "diamond pavé" description covers it; gem quality varies within the same reference.
• Case and bracelet wear. Diamond-set gold wears differently from plain gold; check for loose stones, dulled settings and stretch in the diamond-set bracelet links.
• Movement service history. Ask for the last service date and confirm the automatic movement winds and sets correctly; a jewellery watch that has sat unworn for years may still need a service.
• Photographs in natural light. Diamonds photograph very differently under studio lighting than daylight; ask for both before committing to a specific example.
• Price against the band. A full-set 1450R offered well under the catalogue range above is the single most reliable warning sign.

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Quick answers

How much is a Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118/1450R-001?

Bizak's sourced catalogue listed the 7118/1450R-001 at US$438,008 brand new on 27 September 2026, against US$261,803 for the plain rose gold 7118/1300R, both sourced to order and subject to change.

What is the difference between the 7118 and the older 7018 ladies Nautilus?

The 7118 is 35.2 mm with a self-winding movement, sweep seconds and date across the family; the earlier 7018 was 33.6 mm and offered with quartz movements in some configurations. The two families do not share bracelets or case parts.

Does the 7118/1450R-001 have a diamond bezel only, or a full pavé dial?

Both. The case, bezel, dial and bracelet centre links are diamond-set, which is what separates it from the plain-dial 7118/1300R and the diamond-bezel-only options within the 7118/1200A steel line.

Is the ladies Nautilus automatic or quartz?

The current 7118 family, including the 1450R, is self-winding with sweep seconds and date. Some earlier 7018 references were offered with quartz movements.

Can I get a current price before ordering?

Yes. Request a sourcing quote for the exact configuration; a price in this guide is a dated observation, not a live offer, and Bizak confirms the actual watch and final price in writing before purchase.

Request a Nautilus 7118/1450R-001 sourcing quote

Tell us your preferred delivery timing, whether you need the full set and certificate, and your budget, through our sourcing enquiry form. We confirm the specific watch, photographs, certificate and final price before you commit. Catalogue entries: 7118/1450R-001 diamond pavé, 7118/1200A steel; browse the Nautilus collection or sell or trade your Nautilus.

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