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| Patek Philippe 3700/1 Jumbo Nautilus | SOLD WATCH ARCHIVE |
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| Details |
| Stock # |
16242 |
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| Model Name |
Jumbo Nautilus
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| Brand |
Patek Philippe
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| Model Ref # |
3700/1
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| Condition |
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| Gender |
Mens
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| Movement |
Automatic
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| Case |
Stainless Steel
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| Case Shape |
Rectangular
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| Case Size |
4
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| Crystal |
Sapphire
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| Band / Strap |
Bracelet
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| Dial |
Black
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| Caseback |
Solid
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| Complications |
Date
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Description
When the Patek Philippe Nautilus originally debuted in 1976, collectors were scandalized at the high retail price for a stainless steel watch. The price was almost the same as similar 18k gold watches. Having this watch in your hands is like stepping back to 1976, being in new old stock condition. My first thought in handling it, was to imagine what it must have been like, to be back in 1977 in a Patek dealer's store, examining the oversized, new steel watch priced like it was made in gold. Neither Patek nor its customers back then could have forseen the success the Nautilus would achieve. Gerald Genta achieved fame for himself when he designed this watch - and his still has been shining ever since.
Well, this Nautilus is something special. It's condition is new old stock - mint++. It's a rare opportunity indeed to own such an influencial watch in such great condition.
Case is stainless steel with dimensions of 40.6mm wide by 42mm long by 7.6mm thick. Sapphire crystal. Patek introduced the Nautilus as a sports watch to fill a void in their model line. The case is water resistant to 120 meters (but please think twice before bringing such an important vintage watch into the water...).
Bracelet is integral to the case, has a flip lock safety clasp, and will fit up to a 7.75 inch wrist.
Both the bracelet and case are very clean and in mint++ condition.
Dial is black with horizontal channeling, applied hour markers with luminous, and the date at 3 o'clock.
Movement is the automatic winding Patek Philippe Caliber 28 255C with 36 jewels, adjusted to 5 positions and heat/cold, and stamped with the Geneva Seal. The movement features a free-sprung balance and an 18k rotor segment for increased winding efficiency.
Antiquorum last auctioned a 3700/1 in their July 2006 auction which realized a price of $30,680. |
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