PATEK PHILIPPE | RETAILED BY GÜBELIN: 'JUMBO' NAUTILUS, REF 3700/001STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELETMADE IN 1977

Dial: black-blue Calibre: cal. 28-255C automatic, 36 jewels Movement number: 1'304'363 Case: stainless steel Nautilus Case number: 534'181 Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe Nautilus bracelet and folding clasp Dimensions: 40 mm (10-4 o'clock), bracelet circumference approx. 185 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe certificate of origin, presentation case and Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on March 9th, 1978

MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing and the date advancing. CASE: in honest condition with signs of use and polishing. There are signs of minor corrosion visible inside the case. Bracelet in good condition with surface wear and light stretching. DIAL: in good condition with luminescent material reacting consistently to UV light and fading quickly. The date disk with very fine and consistent patina. Some minute blemishes can be spotted when very closely examining the dial. Originally, the watch was equipped with a dial signed 'Gübelin', however, the original owner did not like the signature and asked Patek Philippe to change it only a couple of years later for the present one. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
"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."

Received as a wedding gift and purchased from renowned Swiss retailer Gübelin in 1978 this Nautilus was clearly loved by its previous owner and remained on their wrist until now. Originally double signed, the dial, at the owner’s request, was replaced at a service early on to the current one displaying the sigma designation at 6 o’clock denoting the use of white gold indexes. Everything else about this reference 3700 however remains original including the bracelet with its ‘Calatrava Cross’ folding clasp. The reference 3700 was launched in 1976 with production lasting until 1998. The steel variants however ended production around 1986/1987 thus making them rarer and ultimately more desirable.