Geneva, Nov 05, 2023
LOT 580
PATEK PHILIPPE, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3700/001, NAUTILUS, YELLOW GOLD
CHF 120,000 - 220,000
EUR 128,000 - 232,000 / USD 134,000 - 244,000 / HKD 1,040,000 - 1,910,000
Sold: CHF 150,000
A very fine and extremely rare, exceptional, very well preserved, fresh to the market, 18k yellow gold, self winding wristwatch with date
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Switzerland
Model Nautilus
Reference 3700/001
Year 1983, sold in November 1983
Movement No. 1311038
Case No. 536062
Bracelet 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe Gay Freres bracelet, approx. overall length 170 mm.
Caliber 28-255C, 36 jewels
Diameter 40
Signature dial, case and movement signed
Accessories original fitted box, extract from the archives, hang tag, Nautilus booklet
Notes
Patek Philippe, "Nautilus", Ref. 3700 so-called "Jumbo"
Launched in 1976, the "Jumbo" gold Nautilus Ref. 3700 was produced until about 1990.
It was made in two references; the first series, such as this example under Ref. 3700/1 J and the second series, under Ref. 3700/11.
It is recognisable by its straight bracelet and its correct Patek Philippe / Gay Frères deployant clasp.
Over its entire production span in gold, it is believed that around 1 500 pieces were made and this example stands out by its overall state of preservation and what is ever more impressive is the presence on the outer case-back of two gold hallmarks that are almost always worn or polished away indicating very little wear. The dial itself has been maintained in excellent original condition with its patina perfectly matching to the hands and a bracelet showing showing almost no stretch, an overall testament to the amazing overall state of conservation.
Launched in 1976, the "Jumbo" gold Nautilus Ref. 3700 was produced until about 1990.
It was made in two references; the first series, such as this example under Ref. 3700/1 J and the second series, under Ref. 3700/11.
It is recognisable by its straight bracelet and its correct Patek Philippe / Gay Frères deployant clasp.
Over its entire production span in gold, it is believed that around 1 500 pieces were made and this example stands out by its overall state of preservation and what is ever more impressive is the presence on the outer case-back of two gold hallmarks that are almost always worn or polished away indicating very little wear. The dial itself has been maintained in excellent original condition with its patina perfectly matching to the hands and a bracelet showing showing almost no stretch, an overall testament to the amazing overall state of conservation.
Provenance
property of the original family