About the Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118
The Nautilus 7118 was introduced as the dedicated ladies' reference in Patek Philippe's celebrated Nautilus family, itself launched in 1976 as one of the first luxury sports watches in precious metal. At 35.2 mm the 7118 sits at an elegant size that wears equally well as a sport watch and a dress piece, honoring the original design's philosophy of an integrated bracelet, rounded octagonal bezel with horizontal grooves, and a dial textured in the signature horizontal relief pattern. The reference is available in 18k rose gold references such as the 7118/1R-010 with a golden brown dial and the 7118/1R-001 with silver opaline, as well as stainless steel references including the beloved blue dial 7118/1A-001, and elevated configurations like the 7118/1200A-001 featuring a diamond bezel. This breadth of execution makes the 7118 one of the most versatile and sought-after ladies' luxury sport watches on the secondary market.
What to Look For
When comparing Nautilus 7118 references, pay close attention to case material, bezel configuration, and dial color, as these variables drive significant differences in value and waitlist desirability — diamond-bezel and fully paved rose gold references such as the 7118/1450R-001 command premiums over standard integrated-bracelet steel models. The suffix in the reference number distinguishes key variants: the 7118/1200A series denotes a diamond-set bezel in steel, the 7118/1R and 7118/1A prefixes indicate rose gold and stainless steel respectively, and dial codes such as -001 for blue, -010 for silver in steel, and -010 in rose gold for golden brown help buyers identify exactly the configuration they are sourcing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the case size of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118?
The Nautilus 7118 measures 35.2 mm in diameter, making it the ladies' dedicated reference within the Nautilus family. This size is slightly smaller than the standard 40 mm Nautilus 5711 but larger than the more compact 5719, positioning it as an ideal everyday luxury sport watch for a wide range of wrist sizes.
What is the difference between the 7118/1A-001 and the 7118/1200A-001?
Both are stainless steel Nautilus 7118 models with a blue dial, but the 7118/1200A-001 adds a factory diamond-set bezel in place of the plain grooved steel bezel found on the 7118/1A-001. The diamond bezel significantly increases the retail price and collectibility, making the 7118/1200A-001 a more dressed-up configuration of the same core reference.
Are the Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118 watches sold at Bizak and Co. authentic and new?
Yes, every Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118 listed at Bizak and Co. is authenticated and offered in brand new condition with original packaging and documentation. Our team verifies each piece before listing, so buyers can purchase with full confidence whether they are acquiring a steel blue dial 7118/1A-001 or a rose gold paved 7118/1450R-001.
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