Patek Philippe. A fine and large 18K gold self-winding wristwatch with date and bracelet

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, NAUTILUS MODEL, MOVEMENT NO. 1'306'239, CASE NO. 540'542, REF. 3700/1, MANUFACTURED IN 1977

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Patek Philippe. A fine and large 18K gold self-winding wristwatch with date and bracelet
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Nautilus model, movement no. 1'306'239, case no. 540'542, ref. 3700/1, manufactured in 1977
Cal. 28-255C nickel-finished lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 36 jewels, Gyromax balance, free sprung regulator, 18K gold rim to the rotor, the black ribbed dial with applied luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, window for date, the water-resistant-type case of typical form, 18K gold Patek Philippe link bracelet and 18K white gold deployant clasp signed Nautilus, Patek Philippe and stamped GF for Gay Frères, case, dial and movement signed
42 mm. wide

Lot Essay

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1977 and its subsequent sale on 19 December 1978. It has never been offered in public before.

Reference 3700/1 was launched in 1976 and in production until 1986. The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 231.

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