LAUNCHLOOPDAILY™ on Instagram: "Patek Philippe, founded 1839 and still family-owned, produces only ~62,000 watches per year—fewer than Rolex makes in two days. Demand for steel sports models like the Nautilus 5711 or Aquanaut far exceeds supply. The company deliberately refuses to increase production to protect resale value and brand prestige. Authorized dealers maintain secret waitlists: first-time buyers often wait 8–12 years for a steel Nautilus, even at full retail (~$35,000–$60,000 list, $2