Founded in 1839, Patek Philippe is easily one of the world’s most prestigious luxury watch manufacturers. The brand is credited with numerous important innovations, and its sports watch – the Nautilus – has become the poster child for timepieces that are unobtainable at a retail level. Waiting lists span years, and available examples trade hands on the open market for values that greatly exceed their original retail prices. However, far more exclusive than the standard Nautilus and sitting at the crossroads of horology and high-jewelry is the unmistakably luxurious Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 5719/10.  

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5719/10

The Patek Philippe reference 5719 is essentially the diamond-encrusted version of the standard time-and-date “Jumbo” Nautilus that we all know and love. However, what sets this model apart is that its case, dial, bezel, and bracelet are all crafted entirely from either 18k white (5710/10G) or rose (5719/10R) gold, and set with 1,343 flawless diamonds (approximately 18.73 total carats).

Internally, the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5719/10 is powered by the tried-and-true Caliber 324 S C, which itself is rather resplendent and features immaculate finishing with a solid 21 karat gold rotor. With that in mind, the real party piece of the reference 5719/10G is its stunning gem-setting, which Patek Philippe executes on a level that few luxury watch brands can match.

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Gem-Setting at Patek Philippe 

As you would expect from a company that is internationally renowned for excellence, every single diamond on the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5719/10G and 5719/10R is absolutely flawless and expertly set to maximize brilliance. The various diamonds showcase multiple different cuts and setting styles, which harmoniously work together to cover the entirety of the watch’s visible surfaces.

Additionally, the size and shape of the diamonds have been meticulously selected to maintain the natural case lines of the Nautilus. Baguette diamonds are used for the bezel and center links of the bracelet, while smaller circular-shaped diamonds adorn the rest of the watch. Even the dial features 255 diamonds that are individually set into horizontal rows to emulate the striped texture of the dials found on other models from the Nautilus collection.

A New Level of Exclusivity  

When it comes to exclusivity, the reference 5719/10 is on an entirely different level than the standard Patek Philippe Nautilus. Due to the exceptional quality of its diamonds and the premium nature of the model itself, Patek Philippe only produces a small handful of reference 5719 watches each year. This timepiece is almost exclusively spotted on the wrists of A-list celebrities, and notable owners include Mark Wahlberg, Post Malone, Kylie Jenner, Nicki Minaj, and J Balvin, just to name a few. As a point of reference, Drake even wore his Patek Philippe Nautilus 5719 to a Hublot collector's dinner in Miami because it is THAT much of a statement piece.

The Patek Philippe Nautilus has one of the most distinctive silhouettes in the history of the wristwatch, and it has become a cultural icon that is synonymous with refinement and exclusivity. Therefore, when it comes to statement pieces that represent the pinnacle of luxury, it is hard to think of a timepiece that makes a bigger statement than the diamond-encrusted Patek Philippe Nautilus 5719/10G and 5719/10R.

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