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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3700/1
Nautilus “Jumbo”
A very fine, rare and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with date, bracelet, extract from the archives, and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
• The original Nautilus “Jumbo”
• Exceptionally well-preserved case
• Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives and presentation box
Introduced in 1976, the Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 3700 was Gérald Genta’s groundbreaking interpretation of the luxury sports watch. Defined by its porthole-inspired case, integrated bracelet and remarkably slender profile, the original “Jumbo” remains one of Patek Philippe’s most recognizable designs.
Powering the reference 3700 is the ultra-thin automatic calibre 28-255C, derived from the celebrated Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 920 and measuring just 3.15mm thick.
Manufactured in 1980, the present reference 3700/1 features a “Type 4” dial (as documented by scholar Mstanga) and is particularly notable for its excellent state of preservation. The case retains strong proportions and remarkably crisp bevels, complemented by its original integrated stainless steel bracelet.
Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming manufacture in 1980 and sale on November 27, 1981, as well as a presentation box, the present watch is a highly attractive example of the original Nautilus “Jumbo.”
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.