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C1979 Patek Philippe Reference 3800/1 (3700) Jumbo Nautilus Automatic Wrist Watch

Lot Details

all 18ct yellow gold with diamond hour markers on black dial with date dial integral Patek bracelet strap C1979. Original cork box and purchase certificate "The water-resistant Nautilus ref. 3700 The case patent design of the first Nautilus, reference 3700/1, was registered on 23 April 1976. It comprises two parts, the main body and the bezel, surrounded on each side by "ears". The two parts are both secured by lateral screws. A rubber seal sits between the bezel and case body, thus compressed when subject to water pressure, and forming a perfect watertight seal. From 1976 until 1980, the cases were made for Patek Philippe by Favre-Parret SA, Le Cret du Locle. In 1980, Patek Philippe started manufacturing cases and bracelets in their Ateliers Reunis workshop, and the Nautilus then changed its reference number to the new ref.3700-11."