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Patek Philippe. A Fine and Large 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Date, Bracelet and Box
Lot 55

Patek Philippe. A Fine and Large 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Date, Bracelet and Box

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, NAUTILUS MODEL, REF. 3700/1, MOVEMENT NO. 1'308'558, CASE NO. 545'042, MANUFACTURED IN 1979

Closed13 June 2012

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USD 27,500

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Patek Philippe. A Fine and Large 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Date, Bracelet and Box
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Nautilus Model, Ref. 3700/1, Movement No. 1'308'558, Case No. 545'042, Manufactured in 1979
Cal. 28-255 C automatic movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 36 jewels, 18k gold rim to the rotor, black ribbed dial, applied luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, date aperture, water-resistant-Nautilus-type case, 18k gold Patek Philippe link bracelet and deployant clasp signed Nautilus, Patek Philippe and stamped GF for Gay Freres, case, dial and movement signed
42mm width

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1979 and its subsequent sale on June 17 of the following year. Further accompanied by a fitted black presentation box and outer packaging.

According to our research the present watch has never before been offered in public.

The legendary Nautilus collection was introduced in 1976 when Patek Philippe was looking for a strong design of inimitable personality. An inspiration for such a timepiece soon emerged: The universal shape of a porthole found on virtually all maritime vessels. Since then, the Nautilus has established itself as a classic elegant sports watch and the original reference, 3700/1 such as this watch, is one of the most sought-after timepieces at auction.


The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 231.