Available Patek Philippe models and prices
At Time Boutique you will find carefully selected Patek Philippe watches at fair market prices. "You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation." - This legendary slogan sums up the philosophy of the Geneva-based manufacturer (founded in 1839). A Patek Philippe is not a watch, but a legacy for generations - and for many collectors, the ultimate asset class in the world of luxury watches.
Patek Philippe Nautilus - The Holy Grail
The Nautilus is the most sought-after luxury watch in the world. Designed in 1976 by Gérald Genta with its characteristic porthole case (defined by the lateral screw connections with the steel case back) and integrated bracelet. Availability at authorised dealers: practically zero. Waiting lists: 10-20 years or closed. Main references: 5711A (3-hand, steel - set for 2021), 5712 (moon phase and power reserve indicator), 5726 (full calendar with moon phase), 5980 / 5990 (chronograph / travel time). Pre-owned market prices: a Nautilus 5711A is currently between 120,000-150,000 €+ (official new price was 34,000 €), Nautilus Chronograph 5980 at 150,000-200,000 €+, Nautilus Full Calendar 5726 reaches 100,000-140,000 €. Gold versions such as the 5711/1R in rose gold start at €80,000+.
Patek Philippe Calatrava - Timeless elegance
The Calatrava is a symbol of the classic art of watchmaking. Virtually unchanged since 1932: purist aesthetics, flat case (35-39 mm), perfect proportions, the Calatrava cross as a historic trademark. Prices for pre-owned Calatrava models in white gold or yellow gold start at around €15,000-25,000 for classic 3-hand references (6119, 5227, 5196). Complications such as moon phase or chronograph range from €30,000-80,000+. The Calatrava is the perfect introduction to the world of Patek Philippe - a dress watch in the truest sense of the word, without the sporty vocabulary.
Patek Philippe Aquanaut - Modern sports elegance
The Aquanaut (references 5167, 5168G, 5260) is the younger, sportier sister of the Nautilus, launched in 1997, with a tropical rubber strap, characteristic "embossed" tapisserie pattern (small curves instead of the Nautilus fluting) and rounded octagonal bezel. Perfect for summer, sports and daily wear. Prices: pre-owned Aquanaut 5167A in steel is priced at €50,000-70,000+ (official new price was around €21,000), Aquanaut Chronograph 5968A at €80,000-120,000+, the 5168G in white gold with a blue dial is one of the most sought-after modern Patek alternatives to the Nautilus. The Aquanaut is somewhat more accessible than the Nautilus, but is also extremely sought-after.
Patek Philippe Complication Watches - Horological Masterpieces
Patek Philippe is famous for its Grand Complications: perpetual calendars, minute repeaters, tourbillons, split-seconds chronographs. Prices start at around €50,000 for simple complications (Annual Calendar 5396, moon phase) and can reach over €150,000 for Grand Complications such as the reference 5270 (chronograph + perpetual calendar). The legendary Calatrava 6119 and Patek models with cloisonné enamel dials are wearable works of art starting at €80,000+. Vintage complications such as the 1518 or 2499 fetch prices in the millions at auction.
What you should look out for when buying a pre-owned Patek Philippe
- Extract from Archives: The official Patek Philippe birth certificate from the Geneva archives. Confirms authenticity, year of production and original equipment. Costs approx. CHF 500 from the manufacturer, increases the market value by 5-10%.
- Papers & Box: Full set (box, papers, certificates, authenticity seal) achieves 20-30 % higher prices than "watch only".
- Service history: PP recommends service every 5-7 years. Documented servicing at authorised workshops significantly increases trust and value.
- Originality: 100% original components (dial, hands, movement, bezel) are essential. "Frankenwatch" parts or improper restorations reduce the value dramatically.
Immediate availability instead of decades-long waiting lists
The biggest advantage of buying a pre-owned Patek Philippe: immediate availability. Waiting lists at authorised dealers are closed for Nautilus and Aquanaut or are officially 10-20 years; new customers have practically no chance of getting a steel sports PP at the new price. The second-hand market is the only realistic way to acquire a PP in the short term - instead of waiting until 2045 at the earliest.
Yes, you pay above the official new price - but this does not reflect the real market demand. The list price is effectively a desired value that no one except a tiny fraction of concessionaire customers can pay. Your Patek Philippe will not lose value. On the contrary: you will benefit from future increases in value from the day of purchase.
Why buy from Time Boutique?
- Expertise: 8 years of experience with Haute Horlogerie, specialising in Patek Philippe - founded 2018 in Munich.
- Authenticity: each PP is authenticated by certified watchmakers in our own workshop. Movement, serial number, Calatrava cross stamp, Geneva seal (for modern references) and dial originality are checked against Patek databases.
- 12-month warranty: comprehensive protection for function and authenticity, in accordance with German law.
- Insured shipping: DHL Express with full insurance, Germany-wide 1-2 working days, EU and worldwide shipping by arrangement.
- Fair prices: fair market prices without speculative mark-ups - we communicate transparently where a reference currently stands and why.
- Consultancy: honest assessment of the investment potential, performance and market liquidity of each individual reference.
- Purchase possible: we buy your Patek Philippe at top conditions - free valuation in our Munich studio or by photo.
Investment potential of pre-owned Patek Philippe watches
Patek Philippe is the most stable and value-increasing watch brand in the world. The Nautilus 5711A has quintupled in value in ten years (from around €30,000 to over €150,000 at its market high in 2022). The Aquanaut tripled in price in the same period. Even simple Calatrava models retain their value perfectly; limited editions and Grand Complications continue to increase in value. Patek vintage models from the 1940s-1970s (Calatrava 96, 2526 with enamel dial, perpetual calendars 1518 and 2499) regularly fetch prices in the millions at international auctions.
The limited annual production (approx. 60,000 watches worldwide), extreme demand, closed waiting lists and the legendary reputation make PP the ultimate investment class. The secondary market is highly liquid - Patek Philippe can be sold at fair prices at any time, unlike many other luxury goods.
Particularly stable in value: Nautilus (all references, especially 5711/1A and 5711/1R), Aquanaut (5167A, 5168G), Calatrava with complications, limited editions and Grand Complications. At Time Boutique, we give you honest advice on investment-grade models with maximum appreciation potential - and we also tell you when a watch would be overpriced in the current market and you are better off waiting.