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Patek Philippe

Ref. 3711/1

Nautilus

A fine, very rare and large white gold wristwatch with sweep center seconds, date and bracelet

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Patek Philippe’s original “Jumbo” Nautilus 3700 was discontinued in the mid-1980s and replaced by a smaller more versatile reference 3800. It wasn’t until 2004 and the launch of the elusive and ultra-rare reference 3711 that a time only Nautilus in a 42mm case was available for avid collectors.

Every bit a Nautilus with its porthole shaped case, integrated bracelet and straight ears, reference 3711 was more than a remake of the iconic reference 3700. It was offered only in a white gold case but slightly thicker to make room for a sapphire caseback and saw the addition of a seconds hand. More importantly, what truly sets it apart is the black dial (as opposed to the blue/grey dials of the 3700 and later the reference 5711).

Made for only 2 short years, until 2006 and the launch of the new Nautilus models made to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the model, reference 3711 remains a rare bird within the Nautilus collection. Few examples were manufactured and the reference is very rare.

Patek Philippe

Swiss | 1839

Since 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.

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