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Patek Philippe. A fine and large 18K gold automatic wristwatch with date, bracelet and two 18K gold and diamond-set cufflinks
Lot 356

Patek Philippe. A fine and large 18K gold automatic wristwatch with date, bracelet and two 18K gold and diamond-set cufflinks

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, NAUTILUS MODEL, REF. 3700/1, MOVEMENT NO. 1'307'823, CASE NO. 551'647, MANUFACTURED IN 1981

Closed14 November 2011

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CHF 35,000

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Patek Philippe. A fine and large 18K gold automatic wristwatch with date, bracelet and two 18K gold and diamond-set cufflinks
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Nautilus model, ref. 3700/1, movement no. 1'307'823, case no. 551'647, manufactured in 1981
Cal. 28-255 C nickel-finished lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 36 jewels, Gyromax balance, free sprung regulator, 18K gold rim to the rotor, black ribbed dial, applied luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, window for date, water-resistant-type case of typical form, 18K gold Patek Philippe link bracelet and deployant clasp signed Nautilus, Patek Philippe and stamped GF for Gay Frères, case, dial and movement signed
42 mm. wide

Specialist note

With two 18K gold and diamond-set Patek Philippe Nautilus cufflinks, each numbered on the back 9037 and 10158, and Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1981 and its subsequent sale on 30 November 1981.

Consigned by a family member of the original owner, this watch is preserved in very attractive overall condition.

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.

For a reference 3700/1 in steel see lot 401 in this sale.

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