MMA Fighter Conor McGregor – Patek Philippe Nautilus with a blue sunburst dial


MMA fighter and social media celebrity Conor McGregor is wearing a 40,5mm two-tone 18k rose gold and stainless steel Patek Philippe Nautilus chronograph with a blue sunburst dial featuring gold applied hour markers with luminescent coating.

Measured by Patek standards, the model is quite rare since the brand very seldom combines rose gold and stainless steel.

Watch review

Only a handful of watches are iconic in terms of style and performance, and the Patek Philippe Nautilus chronograph 5980/1AR-001 is undeniably one of them! When Conor McGregor rocks a watch, you know it is the real deal. As the stunning Patek Philippe Nautilus rests beautifully in his arm, we get unrivaled class vibes that cannot go unnoticed.

Developed initially as a sports watch in 1976, Nautilus has evolved from just a piece in the brand’s catalog to be the most sought-after grand collection of models for both men and women. These models range from rose gold, stainless steel, white gold, or mixed combinations that beautifully complement people with the most active lifestyles. This is ideally why the MMA-renowned fighter chooses to wear it.

Typically, this Patek Philippe Nautilus is the first chronograph design to be added to the entire collection. Released in 2006, it features a rounded octagonal bezel and a horizontally engraved blue sunburst dial. The dial is designed to include one sub-dial that accommodates an elapsed hours and minutes recorder. By constricting the Chrono functions to a single register, enough space is left to put up the date.

Patek rarely combines metals when making their watches, and that is why the rose gold and steel combination of the Nautilus chronograph makes it exceptional. This new tone makes the piece a beauty that captures the eye but not in a flashy type of way. The kind of class that speaks for itself without having to scream.

The mechanical Patek Philippe chronograph caliber CH 28-520 C featuring 12-hour monocounter Chrono powers this Patek Philippe Nautilus. 35 diamonds, 13 bridges, and 327 exquisitely crafted components make up the caliber. The caliber, which is clearly visible through the display case back, beats at a speed of 28,800 mph and has a power reserve of up to 55 hours if entirely wound. The casing is labeled “stainless steel” around the case back, while the hinges are inscribed “Au750” to indicate that they are made of 18K rose gold.

The exterior of a watch is what invites attention to detail, and that is why the Patek Philippe Nautilus chronograph has a steel/rose gold casing with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal back and screw-down crown. This case has a diameter of 40.5mm and a height of 12.2mm, which makes the watch waterproof up to 120m. The timepiece’s water resistance is shockingly impressive because it was originally designed as a waterproof luxury sporting watch.

In addition, the Patek Philippe Nautilus chronograph comes in a steel/rose gold bracelet with a folding-over clip. Both the integrated bracelet and the casing are entirely built from stainless steel.

Price market: $230,000.00 USD

Watch reference: 5980/1AR-001

Photo: Conor McGregor

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