Lot 96

Patek Philippe Genève, "Nautilus Jumbo", Movement No. 1304732, Case No. 536569, Ref. 3700/1, Cal. 28-255C, 42 x 44 mm, circa 1978
"Full Set" - A heavy vintage automatic Geneva wristwatch with date and rare "tropical dial". After the sale in 1978 it was serviced in regular intervals; in June 2018 the watch was given a general overhaul. With original cork box, original certificate, original operating instructions, original sales receipt, hang tag and service invoices
Case: steel, screwed on bezel, steel bracelet with deployant clasp. Dial: faded black iridescent in cognac colour.
Over time, the dial of this Nautilus model has slightly changed its colour from black to a gentle, iridescent cognac colour. Despite having charmingly aged, the dial has kept its shine and - together with the steel case - lends a new, different kind of beauty to this timepiece. True Patek Philippe Nautilus aficionados seek not only these so-called "full sets", but also the cherished "tropical dials".
This is the first time that this vintage wristwatch is offered at an auction. It was with its original owner for 40 years and despite its age the watch is in excellent, well looked after condition.

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