Lot 17
Patek Philippe. A fine and rare stainless steel and yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date
Nautilus, Ref.3700/11, Movement No.1'306'331, Case No.558'760, made circa 1982
Auction: Icons of Time: Patek Philippe | Lots 1- 17 | Thurs 19 November 2026 from 2pm
Description
Cal.28-255 C, self-winding, 36 jewel movement adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions with Geneva quality seal, Gyromax balance and 18k gold-lined rotor, ridged black ‘Sigma’ dial with applied yellow gold/tritium baton indexes, outer minutes, yellow gold/tritium baton hands, date aperture, stainless steel case with yellow gold upper secured at the sides, on Patek Philippe stainless steel and yellow gold bracelet with folding/locking clasp. Case, dial, movement and clasp signed.
With oval Patek Philippe presentation case, Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 18 December 1982 and stamped in Riyadh for a bimetal, black dial with yellow gold indexes, Ref.4700/001. A reference 4700/001 is a Lady's Patek Philippe Nautilus and clearly issued in error, this was not unusual in the region and numerous similar examples had been discovered. Patek Philippe leather wallet, sales receipt in Arabic dated 18/12/82 for a Patek Philippe watch in steel & gold, Patek archives registration booklet, instructions, Beyer receipt and 1995 Patek Philippe 15 New Bond Street service receipt. Two spare bracelet links, and a letter from a previous owner confirming their purchase of this watch from the original owner.
Dimensions
Dim. 40mm. Approx. bracelet size 185mm.
Footnote
First introduced in 1976, the Nautilus transformed perceptions of luxury watchmaking and helped establish the modern sports watch category. Designed by Gérald Genta, the watch's distinctive porthole-inspired case, integrated bracelet and unconventional use of stainless steel challenged traditional ideas of what a luxury watch could be. Half a century later, the Nautilus remains one of the most sought-after watches in the world, prized by collectors for its design, rarity and enduring influence on watchmaking.
