Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 1982 Reference No: 3700/11 Movement No: 1'310'079 Case No: 558'684 Model Name: Nautilus "Jumbo" Material: 18k yellow gold Calibre: Automatic, cal. 28-255C, 36 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18k yellow gold, max length 180mm Clasp/Buckle: Folding deployant clasp Dimensions: 42mm. Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Accessories: Accompanied by Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale of the present watch on June 15th, 1982 and with additional link Literature: The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 231.
Catalogue Essay
The Nautilus collection was introduced in 1976 following Patek Philippe's desire to create a model with a strong case design. Created by the late and great Gérald Genta, it was inspired by the universal shape of a porthole found on maritime vessels.
The Nautilus went on to establish itself as a classic elegant sports watch that still remains in production, and versions in gold are especially sought after in today’s market.
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.