Live Auction 1401Important Watches including Property from an Important European Collection
Patek Philippe. A fine and large stainless steel automatic wristwatch, date, bracelet and original certificate
Lot 37

Patek Philippe. A fine and large stainless steel automatic wristwatch, date, bracelet and original certificate

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, NAUTILUS MODEL, REF. 3700/1, MOVEMENT NO. 1'307'240, CASE NO. 538'520, MANUFACTURED IN 1980

Closed12 May 2014

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CHF 32,500

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Patek Philippe. A fine and large stainless steel automatic wristwatch, date, bracelet and original certificate
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Nautilus model, ref. 3700/1, movement no. 1'307'240, case no. 538'520, manufactured in 1980
Cal. 28-255 C automatic movement stamped with Geneva seal, 36 jewels, black ribbed dial, applied luminous baton numerals, outer pearl minute divisions, luminous hands, window for date, Nautilus water-resistant-type case, stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet and folding clasp, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. diam.

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 22 October 1981 and fitted presentation box. Furthermore delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1980 and its subsequent sale on 22 January 1980.

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.