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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 507

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, ?Nautilus?, Ref. 3700/1. Production of this model started in 1976. Very fine, ?carré galbé?, self-winding, water-resistant down to 120 m., stainless steel oversized, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with jump-type date, Nautilus bracelet and deployant clasp. Accompanied by a cork fitted box.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. black with stripes, applied tritium-coated steel indexes, aperture for the date. ?Bâton? tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 28'''-255, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, steel rotor with inset segment of 18K gold, bi-directional winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 42 x 38 mm. Approx. overall length: 185 mm.