Introduced in 2006, the reference 5980/1 was launched together with its sister timepiece reference 5711. The same year the entire Nautilus celebrated its 30th anniversary. At the time of launch, it was a completely new design, as the Nautilus model had never incorporated a chronograph function. Equipped with the caliber CH 28-250, the self-winding manufacture chronograph.Released from production in 2014, the reference 5980 is one of the best modern sports watches in its class, the present watch is preserved in its only sealed condition. Never exposed to any use, the watch offered is complete with all accessories suitable for discerning collectors. The present lot represents an important milestone for the entire Nautilus collection, the reference 5980 is now an icon for a generation of collectors of this Maison.