What are the design inspirations for your Patek Philippe Nautilus watch series?
The design inspirations for the Patek Philippe Nautilus watch series primarily range from following aspects:
Ocean Cruiser Portholes: The iconic octagonal bezel style is inspired by the portholes of ocean cruise ships. This particular design is both strong, like a mechanical part, as well as full of flowing curves. The actual protruding sections on both edges of the case (at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions) contain hinges which combine the two-piece situation, a design inspired through the locking mechanism of portholes upon transoceanic cruise ships.
Nautilus Shells: The watch is termed after the submarine " Nautilus" of Captain Nemo within Jules Verne's famous 1870 novel *Twenty Thousand Crews Under the Sea*. The horizontally bas-relief technique on the switch is also inspired by the consistency of a nautilus shell, showcasing rich light and darkness variations under different illumination conditions.