2021 marks the final year for Patek Philippe's blockbuster Nautilus 5711/1A. It was extremely difficult to acquire, and the price paid at auction was still fresh in our memory. Who are the three celebrities who own this extremely rare model?
Text by Yukaco Numamoto
Article published on June 2021, 12
Jay Z wearing the Tiffany Blue Nautilus 5711/A-018
In the photo above, Jay Z is wearing the "Ref. 5711/A-018 Nautilus." He was once listed by the financial magazine Forbes as the richest musician in American music history. He married Beyoncé in 2008, and the couple is a super celebrity with an estimated net worth of $1.16 billion. As a child, he grew up in a poor environment and received welfare benefits, but he was influenced by rappers who lived in the same housing complex and embarked on his path to becoming a rapper.
The Tiffany Blue Nautilus worn by Jay Z in this photo was sold at a Phillips auction for $6,503,500 (¥734,895,500 at the time) against an estimated $50,000. Jay Z said he did not win the watch at auction. In the video for Tiffany's' latest campaign, "About Love," in which the couple appeared together, his wife Beyoncé sings "Moon River." Many film fans are aware of the connection between Tiffany and this classic song. It was the theme song for "Breakfast at Tiffany's," starring Audrey Hepburn, and has been sung by many artists since 1961. Tiffany's's appeal and worldview will likely be forever redefined by its history, brand colors, and the people who wear it. 2021 is certainly a memorable year for both Jay Z and Tiffany.
Ed Sheeran wearing the diamond-set Nautilus 5711/1300A
The owner of this model is Ed Sheeran, born in 1991 and currently 30 years old. He has achieved great success as one of Britain's leading singer-songwriters, with his song "Shape of You" achieving over 26 million singles and digital sales, and combined with streaming numbers, he has earned a total of three Guinness World Records. Ed's family is known to be artistic, with his father an art curator, his mother a jewelry designer, and his brother a composer, suggesting he grew up in an environment rich in emotion. When he first moved to London alone, he was unable to afford the high rent and had to move from one friend's house to another.
After achieving great success, he likely spent some time admiring his baguette-cut diamond watch with his mother, a jewelry designer. Ed was also awarded the Order of the British Empire by the Royal Family in 2017, and his momentum has not stopped since. In September 2021, he won GQ's "Men of the Year" award, and the photo above was taken at the awards ceremony. His wrists are sure to rival the impact of the custom suit by Donatella Versace that was introduced to him by Elton John.
