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拍品专文
The present Nautilus is an excellent example of the incredibly rare reference 3700/1J. The remarkable rarity of these early precious-metal Nautilus watches is highlighted by the fact that fewer than 300 examples of this model and its sister reference 3700⁄11 in yellow gold have appeared publicly to date.
The water-resistant Nautilus ref. 3700
On April 23, 1976, the original Nautilus's patented case design (reference 3700⁄1) was registered. The main case body and the bezel are its two components, and they are fastened together by lateral screws that go through the distinctive lateral 'ears' and connect to matching internal flanges. An efficient and long-lasting watertight seal is ensured by compressing a rubber gasket that is placed between the bezel and case body under water pressure. Favre-Perret SA of Le Crêt-du-Locle produced the cases for Patek Philippe from 1976 to 1980 before moving production in-house.
The Movement - Caliber 28-255 C
The calibre 28-255 C is based on the renowned Jaeger-LeCoultre 920 of 1967, which was created with joint financial support from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin. It is widely considered to be one of the best automatic movements ever made. With an impressive thickness of 3.15 mm, it perfectly complements the Nautilus's slim and sophisticated profile.
A fascinating shared lineage between three of the most significant luxury sports watches ever produced was created when Audemars Piguet adopted its version as the renowned calibre 2120 for the Royal Oak and Vacheron Constantin used it as the calibre 1120. For the Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700⁄1, the 12.5-line, 36-jewel, 28-255 C calibre beats at 19,800 vibrations per hour. With its eight movable weights and shock-protected, free-sprung Gyromax balance, it does not require a conventional regulator. The movement's remarkable thinness is maintained without sacrificing efficiency thanks to the winding rotor, which is made of a beryllium ring with a 21K gold rim and is held up by ruby rollers around its periphery.
The Bracelet
The wider 16 mm bracelet fitted to the present timepiece is particularly noteworthy, as it is manufactured by the legendary bracelet maker Gay Frères. Many of the most significant wristwatches of the 20th century featured bracelets made by Gay Frères, who is renowned for setting the standard for bracelet construction and finishing. Nautilus bracelets signed by Gay Frères are today among the most coveted and desirable details for discerning collectors.
The water-resistant Nautilus ref. 3700
On April 23, 1976, the original Nautilus's patented case design (reference 3700⁄1) was registered. The main case body and the bezel are its two components, and they are fastened together by lateral screws that go through the distinctive lateral 'ears' and connect to matching internal flanges. An efficient and long-lasting watertight seal is ensured by compressing a rubber gasket that is placed between the bezel and case body under water pressure. Favre-Perret SA of Le Crêt-du-Locle produced the cases for Patek Philippe from 1976 to 1980 before moving production in-house.
The Movement - Caliber 28-255 C
The calibre 28-255 C is based on the renowned Jaeger-LeCoultre 920 of 1967, which was created with joint financial support from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin. It is widely considered to be one of the best automatic movements ever made. With an impressive thickness of 3.15 mm, it perfectly complements the Nautilus's slim and sophisticated profile.
A fascinating shared lineage between three of the most significant luxury sports watches ever produced was created when Audemars Piguet adopted its version as the renowned calibre 2120 for the Royal Oak and Vacheron Constantin used it as the calibre 1120. For the Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700⁄1, the 12.5-line, 36-jewel, 28-255 C calibre beats at 19,800 vibrations per hour. With its eight movable weights and shock-protected, free-sprung Gyromax balance, it does not require a conventional regulator. The movement's remarkable thinness is maintained without sacrificing efficiency thanks to the winding rotor, which is made of a beryllium ring with a 21K gold rim and is held up by ruby rollers around its periphery.
The Bracelet
The wider 16 mm bracelet fitted to the present timepiece is particularly noteworthy, as it is manufactured by the legendary bracelet maker Gay Frères. Many of the most significant wristwatches of the 20th century featured bracelets made by Gay Frères, who is renowned for setting the standard for bracelet construction and finishing. Nautilus bracelets signed by Gay Frères are today among the most coveted and desirable details for discerning collectors.