Live Auction 17494Important Watches and American Icons
Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Date, Bracelet and Light "Tropical Dial"
Lot 145

Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Date, Bracelet and Light "Tropical Dial"

Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Nautilus Model, Ref. 3700, Movement No. 1'304'366, Case No. 536'070, Manufactured in 1977

Closed12 December 2019

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USD 87,500

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Date, Bracelet and Light "Tropical Dial"
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Nautilus Model, Ref. 3700, Movement No. 1'304'366, Case No. 536'070, Manufactured in 1977
Movement: Automatic, Cal. 28-255
Dial: Black, luminous baton numberals, luminous hands, date
Case: 18k gold, Nautilus-type case of typical form secured by four screws in the band, 42mm width
Bracelet/Clasp: Patek Philippe 18k gold bracelet with deployant clasp, overall approximate length 7.5 inches
Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on May 29, 1978

Specialist note

The present 18k gold 'Jumbo' Nautilus was manufactured in the first year of this references production, 1977. With correct 'Type 1' dial, the watch further impresses with its all original thick bracelet, bezel, clasp and fliplock. Consigned to auction by the original owner, this watch has aged particularly well as seen by its very attractive slight "tropical dial,' showing speckles of gold which reflect in the elegant gold case and bracelet.

For detailed information, illustration and description about this reference see 'A Study of the Patek Philippe ref. 3700 "Nautilus" by Mstanga.