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Lot 315
Patek Philippe. A very rare and fine stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, made for the Sultanate of Oman
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, NAUTILUS MODEL, REF. 3700/1, MOVEMENT NO. 1'304'954, CASE NO. 536'201, MANUFACTURED IN 1978
Closed14 May 2012
Price Realised
CHF 81,000
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Specialist note
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with black dial, luminous white gold indexes and steel bracelet in 1978 and its subsequent sale on 31 July 1978.
In-depth research results in the discovery that this reference 3700/1 is the only known example of a stainless steel "Nautilus" model made to special order for the Royal household of the Sultanate of Oman, distinguished by the national emblem of Oman, the khanjar dagger in a sheath superimposed upon two crossed swords, to the lower half of the dial.
Fresh to the market and recently overhauled in the workshops of Patek Philippe, it is furthermore preserved in excellent overall condition, still retaining the Patek Philippe International Customer Service sticker to the case back.
In-depth research results in the discovery that this reference 3700/1 is the only known example of a stainless steel "Nautilus" model made to special order for the Royal household of the Sultanate of Oman, distinguished by the national emblem of Oman, the khanjar dagger in a sheath superimposed upon two crossed swords, to the lower half of the dial.
Fresh to the market and recently overhauled in the workshops of Patek Philippe, it is furthermore preserved in excellent overall condition, still retaining the Patek Philippe International Customer Service sticker to the case back.