Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 01, 2004

LOT 145

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Nautilus", Ref. 3700/1. Production of this model started in 1976. Very fine, large, self-winding, water-resistant to 120 m., 18K yellow gold and diamond wristwatch with date and an integrated, 18K yellow gold and diamond link bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by a matching set of 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe cufflinks and gentleman's ring with diamonds.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, bezel pavé-set with diamonds, sapphire crystal. D. Anthracite with stripes and diamond indexes, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 28'''-255, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, steel rotor with 18K gold segment, bi-directional winding.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 42 x 42 mm.Approx. overall length: 180 mm.