| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU21483 | |
| Stock # | 21483 | |
| Model Name | Nautilus Jumbo | |
| Brand | Patek Philippe | |
| Model Ref # | 3700/1A | |
| Condition | Mint | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | Stainless Steel | |
| Case Shape | Cushion | |
| Case Size | 40.6mm wide x 44.5mm long x 8mm thick | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Bracelet | |
| Dial | Tropical | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications |
Date |
|
| Year | 1977 | |
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
This Jumbo Nautilus is a true survivor in unpolished steel case and spectacular Tropical Color Change dial.
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 about 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.
This is the Jumbo full-size case in stainless steel with dimensions of 41.6mm wide by 44.5mm long by 7.5mm thin (for an automatic watch, this is a thin case). 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 stainless steel bracelet and case are never polished. Bracelet is integral to the case and has a flip lock safety clasp.
Anthracite dial has undergone a transformation to gold and brown, which looks spectacular especially in direct sunlight. Dial is untouched and original, with horizontal ribbing, applied hour markers, luminous baton hands, 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.
The Patek Nautilus Jumbo is an important vintage Patek Philippe. It is Patek’s first and best “sports” watch and this timepiece is accompanied by its Extract from the Archives showing a production date of 1977.
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 about 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.
This is the Jumbo full-size case in stainless steel with dimensions of 41.6mm wide by 44.5mm long by 7.5mm thin (for an automatic watch, this is a thin case). 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 stainless steel bracelet and case are never polished. Bracelet is integral to the case and has a flip lock safety clasp.
Anthracite dial has undergone a transformation to gold and brown, which looks spectacular especially in direct sunlight. Dial is untouched and original, with horizontal ribbing, applied hour markers, luminous baton hands, 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.
The Patek Nautilus Jumbo is an important vintage Patek Philippe. It is Patek’s first and best “sports” watch and this timepiece is accompanied by its Extract from the Archives showing a production date of 1977.
Compare product with:
