Property of an Important European Collector
955
Patek Philippe
Ref. 3700/1J
Nautilus “Jumbo”
A very rare and attractive, fresh-to-the-market yellow gold double-signed wristwatch with date, bracelet, duplicate Certificate of Origin, Gübelin Extract from the Archives and presentation box, retailed by Gübelin
- Estimate
- HK$800,000 - 1,600,000€88,400 - 177,000$103,000 - 205,000
HK$2,413,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1980
- Reference No
- 3700/1J
- Movement No
- 1’309’534
- Case No
- 549’396
- Model Name
- Nautilus “Jumbo”
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 28-255C, 36 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 195mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed; dial further signed Gübelin
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Duplicata Certificate of Origin stamped Gübelin SA dated 1981, service confirmation letter from Patek Philippe Salon London dated 2019, paper folder, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Further delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archive confirming the production of the present timepiece in 1980 with black matte ribbed tritium-lumed dial, and the subsequent date of sale on 11 February 1981, Extract from the Gübelin registers further confirming its production.
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Catalogue Essay
"Since its introduction in 1976, the Patek Philippe Nautilus is one of the key players who transformed the concept of a luxury sports watch in steel, revolutionizing the watch industry. Designed by the legendary Gérald Genta during a quick sketch, it evolved into a timeless horological masterpiece, now famously known as the “Jumbo” Nautilus ref. 3700.
At the heart of this 42mm diameter watch lies the cal. 28-255C, which draws its design from the Jaeger-LeCoultre cal. 920 introduced in 1967. The calibre with its lean profile at just 3.15mm, is regarded as one of the most legendary movements ever produced. The production of the ref. 3700 was divided into two main series, with early examples from 1976-1982 stamped as ref. 3700/1, while later examples from 1982-1990 are marked as ref. 3700/11. Early models featured a slightly wider bracelet measuring 16mm, whereas later iterations were tapered down to a sleek 14mm.
The present example is an exceptionally well-preserved ref. 3700/1J from the early production series. It is distinguished by its double-signed dial bearing the name of Gübelin, a prestigious Lucerne-based retailer with a longstanding relationship with Patek Philippe dating back over 170 years. This rare signature is highly sought after by collectors. There are approximately only four yellow gold examples retailed by Gübelin known to the market:
Ref. 3700/1, 1977
Movement No: 1’304’629 Case No: 536’064
Ref. 3700/1, 1980 (The present fresh-to-the-market example)
Movement No: 1'309'534 Case No. 549'396
Ref. 3700/11, Circa 1980
Movement No: 1’310’592 Case No: 2’818’780
Ref. 3700/011 with Diamond indexes, 1982
Movement No: 1’308’365 Case No: 558’701
Fresh-to-the-market and complemented by a striking Gübelin signed matte black ribbed sigma dial preserved in excellent condition, the watch is accompanied by Extracts from the Archives from both Patek Philippe and Gübelin. As indicated in the confirmation letter, the present example had been professionally polished by Patek Philippe. Here presents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire a remarkable, early and rare yellow gold Nautilus “Jumbo”.
At the heart of this 42mm diameter watch lies the cal. 28-255C, which draws its design from the Jaeger-LeCoultre cal. 920 introduced in 1967. The calibre with its lean profile at just 3.15mm, is regarded as one of the most legendary movements ever produced. The production of the ref. 3700 was divided into two main series, with early examples from 1976-1982 stamped as ref. 3700/1, while later examples from 1982-1990 are marked as ref. 3700/11. Early models featured a slightly wider bracelet measuring 16mm, whereas later iterations were tapered down to a sleek 14mm.
The present example is an exceptionally well-preserved ref. 3700/1J from the early production series. It is distinguished by its double-signed dial bearing the name of Gübelin, a prestigious Lucerne-based retailer with a longstanding relationship with Patek Philippe dating back over 170 years. This rare signature is highly sought after by collectors. There are approximately only four yellow gold examples retailed by Gübelin known to the market:
Ref. 3700/1, 1977
Movement No: 1’304’629 Case No: 536’064
Ref. 3700/1, 1980 (The present fresh-to-the-market example)
Movement No: 1'309'534 Case No. 549'396
Ref. 3700/11, Circa 1980
Movement No: 1’310’592 Case No: 2’818’780
Ref. 3700/011 with Diamond indexes, 1982
Movement No: 1’308’365 Case No: 558’701
Fresh-to-the-market and complemented by a striking Gübelin signed matte black ribbed sigma dial preserved in excellent condition, the watch is accompanied by Extracts from the Archives from both Patek Philippe and Gübelin. As indicated in the confirmation letter, the present example had been professionally polished by Patek Philippe. Here presents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire a remarkable, early and rare yellow gold Nautilus “Jumbo”.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since 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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