PATEK PHILIPPE, NAUTILUS REF. 3700/1A, A RARE STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
CASE NUMBER: 537’034, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1’306’133
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Price Realised USD 126,000
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USD 100,000 - USD 200,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 4 May 2023
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PATEK PHILIPPE, NAUTILUS REF. 3700/1A, A RARE STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
The case patent design of the first Nautilus, reference 3700/1, was registered on 23 April 1976. It comprises two parts, the main body and the bezel, at each side is an “ear” which couples with a corresponding flange, the two parts are secured by lateral screws.
A rubber seal sits between the bezel and case body and is thus compressed when subject to water pressure forming a perfect watertight seal. From 1976 until 1980, the cases were made for Patek Philippe by Favre-Perret SA, Le Crêt du Locle.
In 1980, Patek Philippe launched the manufacture of cases and bracelets in their Ateliers Réunis workshops and the Nautilus changed its reference number to the new ref. 3700-11.
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OVERALL CONDITION: Good CASE: Shows signs of wear. Surface scratches, a minor ding on the bezel. The watch has been polished in the past. DIAL: Original dial has a couple of age spots. The tritium lume plots react to UV light briefly MOVEMENT: Ticking at the of cataloguing. The date function is working. However, we do not test the movement for accuracy. A service is recommended. BRACELET: With surface scratches. Shows signs of wear. Approx. length 220 mm. including watch head PLEASE NOTE 1. All lots are sold "AS IS", and this condition report is provided purely as a goodwill service and may not specify all mechanical replacements or defects. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in good condition and without defects, repairs or restoration. You are accordingly encouraged to view the lots personally or through your own professional advisor. 2. For further information on these issues, please refer to the terms and conditions. We thank you for your interest in the forthcoming sale. We remind you again that all property is sold “as is” and should be viewed personally by you.
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Lot 53Sale 21993
CASE NUMBER: 537’034, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1’306’133PATEK PHILIPPE, NAUTILUS REF. 3700/1A, A RARE STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCHEstimate: USD 100,000 - 200,000
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