• cal. 28-255C nickel lever movement, 36 jewels, Gyromax balance, gold rimmed rotor • blue ribbed dial, applied luminous baton indexes, luminous hands, aperture for date at 3 o'clock • 18k yellow gold cushion-form Nautilus case, brushed bezel, solid case back • case, dial, bracelet, and movement signed • with a 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe Nautilus integrated bracelet with folding clasp  

Automatic movement in working order when cataloging. Dial is nice and clean, in very good condition. Case with a few light scratches around bezel, some very minor dings around the edge of bezel and case back. Overall in very good condition. Watch has recently been serviced by Patek Philippe with a service invoice, dated 2nd July 2015. Please note the movement has not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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With a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives.

Introduced in 1976 as Patek Philippe’s first sports watch, Ref. 3700 has since then conquered the horological world in different metals. Designed by legendary watchmaker Gérald Genta, the Nautilus took design inspiration from nautical portholes and thus named after the Submarine in Jules Verne’s novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. This reference was desc♏ribed in the product li♛terature as "the rugged watch that feels right on every occasion" and lived up to this slogan as for much of its production life.

The presently offered lot, known as the 'Jumbo' Nautilus🥃, is the largest of the vintage Nautilus series. Most frequently recognized as a stainless steel watch, it is relatively rarer to find this reference to be housed in yellow gold case. The use of precious metal adds a subtle touch of luxury to the rugged and sporty model. The exquisite ribbed dials were hand engraved by Stern Frères. Over time, these hand-made dials have developed hue of colour, making each dial unique in a sense. In 1980, Patek Philippe started to create cases and bracelets in their Ateliers Réunis workshops and the Nautilus changed its reference number to the new 3700-11. As a result, the present lot has to be considered as one of the very last ref. 3700/1 manufactured.

Ref. 3700 is illustrated in Huber, M. & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Wristwatches,🔜 Second Edition, pp. 231-2🎃32.