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When it was launched in the 1970s, the Patek Philippe Nautilus made waves as a steel sports watch that cost as much as a gold dress timepiece.

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When it was launched in the 1970s, the Patek Philippe Nautilus made waves as a steel sports watch that cost as much as a gold dress timepiece.
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Even though the all-steel pieces remain the grail, those who seek something different might prefer this bimetallic Ref. 5980/1AR-001.

Measuring 40.5mm diagonally, this automatic chronograph is crafted from a mix of steel and rose gold.
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