Patek Philippe - The New York Watch Auction: XI New York Saturday, December 7, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 1985
    Reference No: 3700/11
    Movement No: 1’307’594
    Case No: 2’808’683
    Model Name: Nautilus “Jumbo”
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 28-255C, 26 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 200mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 42mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1983, and its subsequent sale on September 28th 1984. Further accompanied by Patek Philippe numbered hangtag.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Since its debut over 48 years ago, the Patek Philippe Nautilus redefined the notion of a luxury sports watch in steel, marking a pivotal transformation in the watchmaking world. Conceived by the legendary Gérald Genta during an impromptu sketch while dining with Patek Philippe executives, the design was inspired by a ship’s porthole, characterized by its solid monobloc case and distinctive octagonal bezel. This quick sketch soon evolved into a timeless horological icon, known as the “Jumbo” Nautilus ref. 3700.

    The present "Jumbo" Nautilus is an outstanding and extremely well-preserved example of a reference 3700/11 in full gold, hailing from the earlier production run. With its beautifully preserved bevels, sharp factory edges, and extremely crisp hallmarks under the lugs, the gold bracelet remains impressively tight and unblemished. A single stamp of “18K” can be found on the caseback, showing that the watch was imported into the North American market. The dial is equally impressive, remaining flawless and in as-new condition, with a deep blue hue that exhibits hints of green under direct light.

    Accompanied by its original Patek Philippe hangtag, this outstanding timepiece offers a rare opportunity to own a top-quality example of a foundational reference in the history of luxury sports watches.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 3700/11
A well-preserved and extremely elegant yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet

Circa 1985
42mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
$100,000 - 200,000 
CHF88,400-177,000
€95,000-190,000
HK$778,000-1,560,000

Sold for $190,500

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The New York Watch Auction: XI

New York Auction 7 - 8 December 2024