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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3700/11
Nautilus "Jumbo"
An attractive and well-preserved yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet
Full-Cataloguing
- Rare yellow gold Nautilus with 18k stamp, denoting delivery to American market
- Preserved in excellent condition with a sharp case
- Fresh to the market
Since its debut over 50 years ago, the Patek Philippe Nautilus has redefined the concept of the luxury steel sports watch, marking a pivotal moment in modern watchmaking. Conceived by the legendary Gérald Genta during an impromptu sketch while dining with Patek Philippe executives, the design drew inspiration from a ship’s porthole, distinguished by its monobloc case construction and iconic octagonal bezel. That spontaneous idea would soon materialize into one of the most important wristwatches of the 20th century: the celebrated “Jumbo” Nautilus, reference 3700.
The present example is an exceptional and remarkably well-preserved ref. 3700/11 in full gold. The case retains beautifully defined bevels and crisp hallmarks beneath the lugs, while a single “18K” stamp on the caseback confirms importation into the North American market. The dial is equally impressive, preserved in excellent condition and displaying a rich deep blue tone that subtly shifts toward grey-green hues under direct light—an outstanding example of this legendary reference in one of its most desirable configurations.
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.