Lot 2282
  • 2282

Patek Philippe

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description

  • A STAINLESS STEEL AND YELLOW GOLD CUSHION-FORM AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET AND DATEREF 3700/1 MVT 1309272 CASE 541506 NAUTILUS MADE IN 1980
  • diameter (10 to 4 o'clock) 41 mm, bracelet circumference 175 mm
• cal. 28-255C nickel lever movement, 36 jewels, Gyromax balance, gold rimmed rotor • bluish grey ribbed dial, applied luminous baton indexes, luminous hands, aperture for date at 3 o'clock • stainless steel cushion-form Nautilus case, 18k yellow gold bezel, solid case back • case, dial, movement and bracelet signed • with a stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe Nautilus bracelet with folding clasp  

Condition

Automatic movement in working order when cataloging. Dial is nice and clean, in very good condition. Case with some minor scratches around bezel. Bracelet has normal signs of use, with some light scratches and scuffs. Overall in very good condition to its age. Please note the movement has not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **Watch has recently been serviced by Patek Philippe with a service invoice, dated 28 Dec 2015.**
"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."

Catalogue Note

With a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives.

The presently offered lot, known as the 'Jumbo' Nautilus, is the largest of the vintage Nautilus series. Ref. 3700 was launched in 1976 and was designed by Gerald Genta. Production continued until 1998.