<p>All of this happened under unprecedented circumstances. Before the COVID-19 lockdowns, the trend of integrated bracelets merged with the design aesthetics of Gérald Genta, which in turn intertwined with the popularity of luxury stainless steel watches. This, combined with Patek Philippe’s position as a leading brand in its niche market (meaning more expensive than Rolex), solidified Patek Philippe’s market dominance. However, stainless steel watches, sports watches, and the Nautilus series are all niche products within Patek Philippe’s lineup. Therefore, the demand for this blue-dial, all-steel, uncomplicated Nautilus luxury fake watches far exceeded production. Its buyers were all very wealthy individuals—truly, extremely wealthy. They desired one but couldn’t afford it. So much so that they began to spare no expense to obtain it. Ultimately, they succeeded. As a result, the price on the secondary market skyrocketed.</p>