Geneva, May 15, 2023
LOT 453
PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3700/003, NAUTILUS, DIAMOND BEZEL, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, YELLOW GOLD
CHF 150,000 - 250,000
EUR 154,000 - 256,000 / USD 170,000 - 282,000 / HKD 1,330,000 - 2,210,000
Sold: CHF 162,500
A very fine and extremely rare, large, self-winding, 18k yellow gold wristwatch with double row diamond-set bezel
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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: 2-54-02 |
Very good Service dial HANDS Service hands |
Brand Patek Philippe, Switzerland
Model Nautilus
Reference 3700/003
Year Sold by Wempe in March 1982
Movement No. 1307093
Bracelet integrated 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe/ Gay Freres bracelet with white gold deployant clasp, approx.overall length 175 mm.
Diameter 40 mm.
Caliber 28-255C, 36 jewels
Signature Dial, case and movement signed
Accessories fitted box, certificate of origin
Notes
The iconic watch designed by Gerald Genta needs no further introduction. While the huge majority were cased in steel, gold examples were produced in much smaller quantities with a few variations. This version a 3700/3 which means the bezel is adorned with a double row of diamonds on the bezel (112 diamonds totalling 1.55 ct.) as confirmed by the certificate of origin. The original Gay Freres/Patek Philippe band is tight showing little stretch and both hallmarks are still clearly visible on the caseback indicating little wear. It is one of the very rare examples of this reference still accompanied by its certificate of origin.
Provenance
Property of a Swiss Gentleman