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Patek Philippe
Retailed by Gübelin: Nautilus 'Jumbo', reference 3700/001 Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 1980 | Circa 1980
Lot Closed
March 28, 01:14 PM GMT
Estimate
60,000 - 100,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
Retailed by Gübelin: Nautilus 'Jumbo', reference 3700/001
Montre bracelet en acier avec date |
Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet
Vers 1980 |
Circa 1980
Cadran: noir, signé Patek Philippe et Gübelin
Calibre: cal. 28-255 C automatique, 36 rubis
Numéro de mouvement: 1'309'184
Boîtier: acier, fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: 539'009, 009 gravé à l'intérieur de la lunette
Fermoir: bracelet Patek Philippe en acier avec double boucle déployante
Dimensions: 40 mm, circonférence totale approx. 170 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: oui
Papiers: oui
Accessoires: certificat d'origine, extrait d'archives confirmant la date de manufacture en 1980 et la date de vente le 22 mars 1982, facture original, facture de service de 1984 et écrin Patek Philippe
Dial: black, signed Patek Philippe and Gübelin
Calibre: cal. 28-255 C automatic, 36 jewels
Movement number: 1'309'184
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 539'009, 009 engraved inside the bezel
Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet and double-folding clasp
Size: 40 mm, overall circumference approx. 170 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe certificate of origin, extract from the archives confirming the date of manufacture in 1980 and the date of sale on march 22nd, 1982, original invoice, service invoice in 1984 and presentation case
Poids brut 116.70 g |
Gross weight 116.70 g
Manufactured from 1976 to 1998, the reference 3700, nicknamed 'Jumbo' due to its remarkable size, laid the foundation for what would become one of Patek Philippe's most coveted collection of timepieces. Inspired by portholes of transatlantic ocean liners and designed by the visionary Gérald Genta, the Nautilus made a bold statement upon its debut by claiming the title of the most expensive stainless steel watch of its time.
Despite its substantial size, the 'Jumbo' featured a slim profile of 7.5mm, thanks to the ultra-thin calibre 28-255C movement.
This stainless steel 3700 model, was produced from 1976 to 1987 and stands out with its wider bracelet. The present watch was sold in 1982 by the esteemed Swiss retailer, Gübelin, a provenance indicated on both the dial and Certificate of Origin, and is accompanied by the original Gübelin purchase receipt. This present model is in very attractive condition and is further accompanied by its iconic cork presentation case.