PATEK PHILIPPE

• cal. 240/164 nickel lever movement stamped with the seal of Geneva, free-sprung Gyromax balance, 29 jewels, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, micro-rotor engraved with the Calatrava cross • petrol blue textured dial, luminescent baton indexes, luminiscent hands, eccentric dial layout with fan-form power reserve indicator, two subsidiary dials for date combined with fan-form aperture for moon-phases and subsidiary seconds • tonneau Nautilus water-resistant-type case, side-screw assembage, sapphire crystal display back • integrated stainless steel Nautilus bracelet with double deployant clasp • case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

The movement is running and the calendar correctors function properly, however it may require service soon. The dial is very clean and shows no visible imperfections. The case shows some light scuffs to the bezel and the bracelet shows scuffs from moderate wear. The inside of the last link of the bracelet is numbered A384BBC. In 2006, the year this model was discontinued, the retail price was 22,800CHF.
"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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Accompanied by a Certificate of Origin dated December 17th, 2005 and Patek Philippe booklets within a leather folder. Together with two spare links, setting pin, suede pouch, fitted leather presentation box and outer packaging.

According to our research, Ref. 3712/1A was made for approximately two years. Production ended in 2006, which marked the 30th Anniversary of the Nautilus design, and the series of re-interpretations of the classic design that followed. According to our research, approximately a dozen examples from this reference have re-appeared at auction.

For a note on the Nautilus design, see lot 208.