Now, to finish with a trio of gem-set Nautilus. Which I can get behind – no complaints here. Three new precious “snow-set” watches combining diamonds with blue sapphires, rubies, or emeralds (7118/1451G-001, 7118/1452G-001 and 7118/1453G-001). The three white gold models all measure 35.2mm wide and come equipped with self-winding Caliber 26-330, which is visible through a transparent sapphire case back.
My sneaking suspicions lead me to believe Patek may have worked with the Geneva-based company Salanitro, a leader in the gem-setting world that is frequently called on by high-end watchmakers. Last year, it was announced that Patek had acquired a 40% ownership stake in the firm. The snow setting used here is pretty much identical to the snow setting used on the recent Royal Oak diamond set novelties.