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Patek Philippe Nautilus 35.2mm Stainless Steel
Ref. 7118/1A-011
Sits in Patek Philippe’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Patek Philippe watches we list, which start at £10,250.
Price range £10,250 to £91,995 across 20 Patek Philippe watches in stock.The 7118/1A is the women's expression of a design that Gerald Genta produced in 1976 to prove that a sports watch could be made from steel and still be desirable for its own sake. That argument was originally won at 42mm; this reference makes it again at a proportion drawn for a slimmer wrist, where the octagonal bezel and the wave-textured dial carry precisely the same logic at reduced scale. At 8.62mm thick, the case disappears under a cuff with a ease that the depth rating does not demand — this is a watch built flat by intention, not by necessity. The smoke-grey opaline surface catches directional light differently from every angle, the horizontal relief shifting between matte and luminous as the wrist moves, while the white gold hands and indices sit cleanly above it. The bracelet continues the alternating brushed-and-polished rhythm of the case and adjusts through Patek's own micro-ratchet system at the clasp, so the fit remains precise whatever the time of day. The calibre 26-330 S C replaced the long-trusted 324 S C in modern production runs and carries the Patek Philippe Seal — the manufacture's own standard, which goes beyond COSC in what it demands of timekeeping, finishing, and service intervals. It is the detail that separates ownership of this watch from ownership of its appearance.
- Reference
- 7118/1A-011
- Brand
- Patek Philippe
- Collection
- Nautilus
- Case size
- 35.2mm
- Case thickness
- 8.62mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Octagonal
- Dial
- Grey
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- 26-330 S C
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Condition
- Pre-owned
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 45 hours
Learn more about Patek Philippe
Antoine Norbert de Patek, a Polish cavalry officer exiled after the November Uprising, founded a watch business in Geneva in 1839 with his countryman François Czapek. The partnership dissolved after six years, and in 1845 Patek took on the French watchmaker Adrien Philippe, inventor of the keyless winding crown. The firm became Patek Philippe in 1851.
That single invention mattered more than any other in the company's early history: it removed the winding key, and every modern watch descends from it. Queen Victoria bought a Patek pendant watch at the Great Exhibition the same year, establishing the royal patronage the house has traded on ever since.
The Stern family, dial manufacturers and long-standing suppliers, bought the company in 1932 during the Depression. Four generations later it remains in their hands — the last independent family-owned manufacture in Geneva, currently led by Thierry Stern.
Patek's reputation rests on complications: the Calibre 89 of 1989 carried thirty-three of them, and the Grandmaster Chime remains among the most complicated wristwatches made. The Nautilus, drawn by Gérald Genta in 1976 as a steel luxury sports watch, became an unlikely commercial phenomenon four decades after launch.
Production stays deliberately modest, in the tens of thousands annually, and every watch carries the Patek Philippe Seal, an in-house standard the company adopted in 2009 after abandoning the Geneva Seal as insufficiently strict.
- 1839
- Antoine Norbert de Patek and François Czapek found the firm in Geneva.
- 1845
- Adrien Philippe joins, bringing the keyless winding crown.
- 1851
- The company is renamed Patek Philippe; Queen Victoria buys a watch.
- 1932
- The Stern family acquires the company.
- 1976
- The Nautilus debuts, designed by Gérald Genta.
- 2009
- The Patek Philippe Seal replaces the Geneva Seal.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (5,241), Stainless Steel Watches (3,391), Watches Under 37mm (1,830), Automatic Watches (1,792), Women's Watches (1,754) and Pre-Owned, Ex-Display & Vintage Watches (356).
2-year Goldsmiths warranty
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 35.2mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Patek Philippe's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Patek Philippe Nautilus alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 7118/1A-011 | 14700ST | 118395BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £68,000 | £65,000 | £60,000 |
| Case size | 35.2mm | 36mm | 36mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 45 hours | — | 48 hours |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedHow long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 45 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's, though at 35.2mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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