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PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K GOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CALENDAR BRACELET WATCH Nautilus 'Jumb...
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K GOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CALENDAR BRACELET WATCH Model: Nautilus 'Jumbo' Reference: 3700/1 Date: c. 1980s Movement: 36-jewel automatic, Geneva Seal, No. 1309219 Dial: Ribbed blue Case: Two part case secured by four screws, No. 541658 Strap/Bracelet: Integral 18k gold and stainless steel link Buckle/Clasp: Stainless steel folding clasp Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp Size: 42mm Accompaniments: None Footnotes: The Patek Philippe 'Nautilus', originally designed by Gerald Genta in 1976, is thought to owe its unique shape and construction to the transatlantic liners' porthole designs; inspired by the secure windows at sea that were sealed hermetically by a clever system of tension bolts against the glass. The present example Reference 3700/1 is an early version of the 18k gold 'Jumbo' Nautilus mode, noted for its 42mm case width and and flat bezel. The watch is powered by the self-winding Calibre 28-255C movement with an 18k gold rotor and power reserve of 48 hours. Although the Reference 3700/1 was discontinued and then re-introduced in 2006, the late 1970-1980's versions are considered a must-have 'holy grail' for any discerning collector. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K GOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CALENDAR BRACELET WATCH Model: Nautilus 'Jumbo' Reference: 3700/1 Date: c. 1980s Movement: 36-jewel automatic, Geneva Seal, No. 1309219 Dial: Ribbed blue Case: Two part case secured by four screws, No. 541658 Strap/Bracelet: Integral 18k gold and stainless steel link Buckle/Clasp: Stainless steel folding clasp Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp Size: 42mm Accompaniments: None Footnotes: The Patek Philippe 'Nautilus', originally designed by Gerald Genta in 1976, is thought to owe its unique shape and construction to the transatlantic liners' porthole designs; inspired by the secure windows at sea that were sealed hermetically by a clever system of tension bolts against the glass. The present example Reference 3700/1 is an early version of the 18k gold 'Jumbo' Nautilus mode, noted for its 42mm case width and and flat bezel. The watch is powered by the self-winding Calibre 28-255C movement with an 18k gold rotor and power reserve of 48 hours. Although the Reference 3700/1 was discontinued and then re-introduced in 2006, the late 1970-1980's versions are considered a must-have 'holy grail' for any discerning collector. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing