Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
New York, Sep 17, 2009
LOT 404
Ref. 3700/1, 18K Yellow Gold Jumbo Patek Philippe, Genève, "Nautilus," movement No. 130700, case No. 543046, Ref. 3700/1. Made circa 1978. Very fine and very rare, oversized, "carré galbé," self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and an integral 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet with an 18K white gold deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original Patek Philippe box and original hang tag. Property of Various Owners
USD 20,000 - 30,000
EUR 14,000 - 21,000 / CHF 22,000 - 32,000
Sold: USD 39,600
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. Anthracite with horizontal stripes, applied luminous yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute division aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 28-255 C, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, 21K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 42 x 44 mm. Thickness 7.5 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Notes
Like the Royal Oak, this model became an instant classic and still remains timeless 30 years later. This example is surely the best example to appear at auction, having been worn by its owner only rarely, for formal events. It retains a bracelet and clasp that are strong and tight, the original factory finish to the case, which has never been polished, and all hallmarks to the back of the case remain mint.
This is the perfect watch to satisfy even the most demanding of Nautilus collectors.