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Lot Essay
Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with black ribbed dial and applied white gold indexes in 1982 and its subsequent sale on September 27th 1985. Further accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated December 16th 1985, original sales receipt, product literature, Patek Philippe leather envelope, Patek Philippe presentation box, outer packaging and tie-tag.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
The Nautilus is possibly the most recognizable wristwatch made by Patek Philippe. Inspired by the shape of a ship's portholes, it was designed by Gérald Genta as Patek Philippe's answer to Audemars Piguet's enormously successful Royal Oak, ironically also a Gérald Genta design. Originally marketed as the most exclusive steel sports watch one could own, it continues to be extremely popular due to its large, flat and simple aesthetic.
The present watch is known as the 'Jumbo' Nautilus as of large case dimensions. The reference 3700 was produced from 1976 to at least 1998 with the steel versions only available until circa 1987.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
The Nautilus is possibly the most recognizable wristwatch made by Patek Philippe. Inspired by the shape of a ship's portholes, it was designed by Gérald Genta as Patek Philippe's answer to Audemars Piguet's enormously successful Royal Oak, ironically also a Gérald Genta design. Originally marketed as the most exclusive steel sports watch one could own, it continues to be extremely popular due to its large, flat and simple aesthetic.
The present watch is known as the 'Jumbo' Nautilus as of large case dimensions. The reference 3700 was produced from 1976 to at least 1998 with the steel versions only available until circa 1987.