PATEK PHILIPPE JUMBO NAUTILUS 3700/1 JA 18K/STEEL AUTOMATIC 1970's

PATEK PHILIPPE JUMBO NAUTILUS 3700/1 JA 18K/STEEL AUTOMATIC 1970's
Details
Stock # SKU20751
Stock # 20751
Model Name Nautilus Jumbo
Brand Patek Philippe
Model Ref # 3700/1 JA
Condition Mint
Gender Mens
Movement Automatic
Case 18K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Case Shape Cushion
Case Size 40.6mm wide by 44.5mm long by 8mm thick
Crystal
Band / Strap Bracelet
Dial Black
Caseback Solid
Complications Date
Year
Additional Information
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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. Neither Patek nor its customers back then could have foreseen the success the Nautilus would achieve. Gerald Genta achieved fame with this watch - and his star has been shining ever since in the watch world.

Case is 18k gold and stainless steel with dimensions of 40.6mm wide by 44.5mm long by 8mm 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. The Nautilus bezel is a design icon.

Both the 18k/stainless steel bracelet and case are very clean and in mint condition. Bracelet is integral to the case and has a flip lock safety clasp.

Dial is untouched and original, black in color with horizontal channeling, applied golden 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.

This is an important vintage Patek Philippe.
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