Summary of Key Points about the Modified Patek Philippe Nautilus (Model 7118R – Women’s “Lady Nautilus”)
Here are the essential features of this top‑tier modified watch:
1. Model & Market Context
- Model: Patek Philippe 7118R Nautilus (rose gold, women’s size)
- Secondary market price: over 1.2 million yuan – very expensive
- Post‑modification customization can help buyers save money
2. Material & Case
- Case made from real AU750 18K rose gold (precious metal)
- Developed using original CNC data – case type, brushing, polishing surface treatment all comparable to genuine
- Calatrava engraving on buckle – very nice
- Strap: Raised middle bead (bulge) – correct for a good gold case product
3. Bezel – Diamond Setting
- Bezel inlaid with real natural diamonds (not CVD lab‑grown)
- Uses thickened claw setting (prong setting) – each diamond distinctly separated
- Diamonds can be sent to domestic authoritative testing agencies for professional inspection reports
4. Dial, Hands – Genuine Original Accessories
- Dial: Genuine original – scale bars (hour markers) have strong three‑dimensionality; font uniform; luster and texture very strong
- Hands: Genuine original – three‑dimensional; central axis effect completely consistent with genuine
5. Movement – Genuine Patek 324
- Original genuine 324 movement
- Features:
- Truly non‑regulated (non‑card) structure – balance wheel with counterweights
- Bridge engraved with Oxford (Geneva stripes)
- Rotor: 18K gold automatic rotor
- Finishing: Fish‑scale polishing, calendar corrugated polishing – very nice and in place
- A single genuine 324 movement is worth hundreds of thousands of yuan
6. Cost Breakdown & Value Proposition
- Genuine dial + hands alone: close to 100,000 yuan
- Genuine movement: hundreds of thousands of yuan
- 18K rose gold case + natural diamond bezel + custom strap: additional significant cost
- Total modified watch cost: a few hundred thousand yuan (small amount of hundreds of thousands)
- Compared to genuine secondary market price (1.2 million yuan+), the buyer saves a substantial amount
- Purpose: let everyone spend less money on big things – wear a watch that at normal social distance has very, very small flaws
7. Overall Configuration
- Case: 18K rose gold (real precious metal, CNC original data)
- Bezel: Natural diamonds (thickened claw setting)
- Dial: Genuine original
- Hands: Genuine original
- Movement: Genuine Patek 324
- Strap/buckle: 18K rose gold with Calatrava engraving, raised middle bead
8. Key Quality Checklist for Women’s 7118R (Full Genuine Build)
| Component | What to Look For |
|---|---|
| Case material | Real 18K rose gold – correct weight (not specified, but must match genuine) |
| Case finishing | CNC original data – correct brushing, polishing, Calatrava engraving |
| Strap | Raised middle bead (bulge) – matches genuine |
| Bezel | Natural diamonds; thickened claw setting; each diamond separate |
| Dial | Genuine – 3D hour markers, uniform font, strong luster/texture |
| Hands | Genuine – 3D, correct central axis |
| Movement | Genuine Patek 324 – non‑regulated, balance counterweights, 18K gold rotor, Geneva stripes, fish‑scale polishing |
| Authentication | Genuine parts and diamonds can be tested by domestic authoritative agencies |
| Cost | Few hundred thousand yuan (vs. 1.2M+ genuine) |
Concluding Comment
This video covers the PP 7118R women’s Nautilus – a rose gold, diamond‑set model that in genuine form costs over 1.2 million yuan. The modified version shown here is a full “genuine everything” build: real 18K rose gold case (CNC original data), natural diamond bezel (claw setting), genuine Patek 324 movement, and genuine dial/hands. This is the ultimate “franken” configuration for a women’s Nautilus.
Strengths:
- Real 18K rose gold case – developed from original CNC data, correct brushing, polishing, and Calatrava engravings. The raised middle bead on the strap is correctly executed.
- Natural diamonds – not CVD lab‑grown. The thickened claw setting is appropriate for a diamond‑bezel Patek, with each stone distinctly separated.
- Genuine Patek 324 movement – the gold standard for Nautilus time‑only models. Non‑regulated balance with counterweights, 18K gold rotor, Geneva stripes, fish‑scale and calendar corrugated polishing – all correct.
- Genuine dial and hands – correct three‑dimensional hour markers, uniform font, strong texture, and central axis effect. These details are often the hardest to replicate.
- Authentication possible – all genuine parts (movement, dial, hands, diamonds, gold) can be verified by domestic authoritative testing agencies. The “fake pays ten” guarantee applies.
- Value proposition – while the modified watch costs a few hundred thousand yuan, it saves the buyer over a million yuan compared to the genuine secondary market price. For someone who wants a real Patek movement and diamond‑set gold watch but cannot afford the 1.2M+ retail/used price, this is a significant saving.
Final verdict: This modified 7118R represents the absolute pinnacle of what is possible in the women’s Nautilus modification space – a genuine Patek 324 movement, genuine dial/hands, natural diamonds, and a high‑quality 18K rose gold case/bracelet developed from original data. For a female collector (or a gift for a female enthusiast) who wants the look, feel, and movement authenticity of a million‑yuan+ Patek without paying the full premium, this build offers a compelling – albeit still very expensive – alternative.
The key advantage over the previous “genuine movement” builds is the addition of natural diamonds and a women’s‑specific case size, making it a true luxury piece. However, buyers must accept that the case and bracelet are aftermarket, and the total cost remains in the hundreds of thousands of yuan. As always, independent verification of the movement, diamond authenticity, and gold purity (XRF) is strongly recommended. For those with the budget and the understanding of what they are purchasing, this is arguably the best available modified 7118R Nautilus on the market. Bozhong’s emphasis on the thickened claw setting, the raised middle bead, the Calatrava engraving, and the genuine movement finishing provides a solid buyer’s checklist.
Hello everyone, this is Bozwatch Reviews.
Every watch is a work of art, a testament to time. I am a big fan of watches. I also hope that watch enthusiasts can avoid pitfalls and find their own “Bole” (discerning patron).
According to a fan’s request, they wanted me to make a video about the PP women’s Nautilus – to see if the female Nautilus can be customized through post‑modification to achieve a very nice and great effect.
Well, today it’s here.
This watch is the women’s Nautilus 7118R. Its secondary market price is over 1.2 million yuan – a very expensive and exaggerated price. If we customize it through modification, we can help you save money.
What details should we pay attention to with a customized modification?
First, let’s analyze the case. According to the merchant, the case is made of real precious metal – AU750 18K rose gold – developed based on original CNC data. What does that mean? It means that whether it’s the case shape, the brushing, or the polished surface treatment – everything is comparable to the genuine. The Calatrava logo, the raised center bead on the strap – all are very well executed. This is a very good gold case product, but you still need to pay attention to the details.
The accessories of this watch – such as the dial, hands, and the movement – are all genuine accessories with an original genuine movement for the later upgrade.
For this watch, if you have enough budget and want to play it perfectly, you can use pure original accessories for the exterior, and the movement can also be an original movement.
Let’s look at the craftsmanship details of original genuine accessories. The three‑dimensionality of the hour markers, the uniformity of the fonts, and the reflection of the luster – the texture is very strong. From the side, you can see the hands and the central axis effect – completely consistent with the genuine. That’s what original hands need to have – such craftsmanship. The hands are three‑dimensional – very good.
For this watch, the bezel is also set with real natural diamonds using a thickened prong setting process. Each diamond is distinct and separated from the others. Whether it’s these accessories, the precious metal, or the diamonds – everything can be sent to a domestic authoritative testing agency to issue a professional inspection report.
Now, the movement – it is a genuine double‑P 324 movement. Let’s look at the craftsmanship of the original movement. It has a true free‑sprung (non‑caliber) structure – there are counterweights around the balance wheel. The bridges are engraved with Geneva stripes. The rotor is an 18K gold automatic rotor. Whether it’s the fish‑scale polishing or the calendar corrugated polishing – everything is very nice and perfectly executed.
A single genuine 324 movement alone is worth hundreds of thousands of yuan. The original accessories alone – such as the dial and hands – are worth close to 100,000 yuan. So the cost of modifying and customizing a watch is actually quite high. However, compared to the genuine watch at over 1 million yuan, it already helps you save money.
In fact, for this kind of modified watch, if the craftsmanship and details can be made as close to the original as possible, when you wear it at normal social distance, the flaws will be very, very minimal. The purpose of this kind of product is to let everyone spend less money on big things.
Of course, the price of modified watches is also relatively expensive – it still requires a few hundred thousand yuan. If you spend a few hundred thousand yuan to enjoy the same effect as a 1 million yuan watch – do you think it’s cost‑effective? In fact, it depends on personal opinion.
This is the Patek Philippe women’s 7118R – with original genuine dial and hands, an original genuine 324 movement, genuine precious metal (18K rose gold), and natural diamonds – customized and modified as a complete watch.
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