Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2020

LOT 198

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3700/1, JUMBO NAUTILUS, «SIGMA DIAL», ORIGINAL CORK BOX, STEEL

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

HKD 320,000 - 480,000 / USD 40,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 81,250

Very fine and rare stainless steel, large, cushion-shaped, self-winding, wristwatch «Sigma» blue dial, date at 3.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-02

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Service hands

Brand Patek Philippe

Model Nautilus

Reference 3700/1

Year Made in 1979, sold in November 1980

Movement No. 1309091

Case No. 538901

Bracelet Stainless steel Patek Philippe “Nautilus” bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 190 mm

Caliber 28-255C

Dimensions 42 x 44 mm

Signature Case, Dial and Movement

Accessories Original fitted box, extract from the Archives, copy of the latest service done at Patek Philippe in 2015 in the amount of CHF 2’223, paper from the owner detailing the work done over the years

Notes

Property of the original Swiss owner
Purchased new by the curent owner at Zigerli and Iff in Bern in 1980, this 3700 has been regularly maintained throughout its life as detailed by its consigner. Apart from the hands having been changed during its latest service, it has been kept in original condition, unworn since 2015, still fitted with rare cork box.