Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700/011

Patek Philippe, rare Jumbo Nautilus with cork box and original warranty certificate, 1983.

Patek Philippe, rare Jumbo Nautilus with cork box and original warranty certificate, 1983. Stainless steel. 42 x 44 mm. Reference No.: 3700/011. Case No.: 539017. Flat, screw-down case with dedication engraving on the case back. Dial: Profiled Sigma dial, with applied indices and luminous hands. Movement: Highly refined flat automatic movement No. 1309537. Caliber 28-255 C with 36 rubies, Band: Nautilus stainless steel link band with fold-over clasp, wrist size ca. 18.5 cm. Accessories: Cork box (without hinge), original warranty certificate, document folder and purchase receipt What brought the watch world into turmoil more than 40 years ago has now become a cult object: The sporty and elegant Nautilus by Patek Philippe. A watch made of steel did not fit the cliché of gold luxury watches - even more so with this eye-catching size and extravagant shape. Patek Philippe's goal was to appeal to a new generation of active, sporty people. The launch of the watch was supported by an advertising campaign that was as original as it was cheeky: "One of the most expensive watches in the world is made of steel!" was the title of a sensational ad.Lot 2859 - A203 Wristwatches & Pocketwatches - Wednesday, 30. November 2022, 11.00 AM Patek Philippe, rare Jumbo Nautilus with cork box and original warranty certificate, 1983. Stainless steel. 42 x 44 mm. Reference No.: 3700/011. Case No.: 539017. Flat, screw-down case with dedication engraving on the case back. Dial: Profiled Sigma dial, with applied indices and luminous hands. Movement: Highly refined flat automatic movement No. 1309537. Caliber 28-255 C with 36 rubies, Band: Nautilus stainless steel link band with fold-over clasp, wrist size ca. 18.5 cm. Accessories: Cork box (without hinge), original warranty certificate, document folder and purchase receipt What brought the watch world into turmoil more than 40 years ago has now become a cult object: The sporty and elegant Nautilus by Patek Philippe. A watch made of steel did not fit the cliché of gold luxury watches - even more so with this eye-catching size and extravagant shape. Patek Philippe's goal was to appeal to a new generation of active, sporty people. The launch of the watch was supported by an advertising campaign that was as original as it was cheeky: "One of the most expensive watches in the world is made of steel!" was the title of a sensational ad. CHF 90 000 / 160 000 | (€ 92 780 / 164 950)