115 Patek Philippe A rare and elegant, Nautilus, automatic wristwatch in steel and yellow gold, with Certificate of Origin, invoice and pochette, reference 3700/11.

Estimate: Fr. 50'000 –⁠ 100'000

• Model Nautilus
• Year 1989
• Reference 657743
• Case Material Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold
• Case Number 558'737
• Bracelet Material Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet, approximate length 165mm
• Movement Automatic, cal. 28-255C, 36 jewels
• Movement Number 1'308'338
• Dimension 42mm Diameter
• Signed Case, dial and movement
• Accessories Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 23rd January 1989 stamped by Herny Martin, pochette, extra links, invoice of service, booklets and leather wallet.

The Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 3700/11 stands at the intersection of two revolutions: one aesthetic, the other cultural. When Gérald Genta conceived the Nautilus in 1976, he did not merely design a watch, he challenged the very notion of luxury. The reference 3700, the so-called “Jumbo,” is the purest expression of the Nautilus concept: monolithic, uncompromising, and resolutely modern. Within this lineage, the 3700/11 introduces a subtle yet powerful twist. The interplay of stainless steel and yellow gold transforms the watch from a design statement into a study in contrast. It is no longer purely industrial; it becomes quietly opulent. The case retains its iconic porthole construction, with its softly faceted bezel and lateral “ears,” evoking maritime strength. Yet here, the warm glow of gold softens the geometry, lending the piece a refined, almost architectural balance. The integrated bracelet, arguably one of Genta’s greatest achievements, continues this dialogue, alternating brushed steel with polished gold links in a rhythm that is both tactile and visual. The dial is equally compelling. Deep blue, horizontally embossed, it plays with light in a way that feels alive. The applied yellow gold indexes, punctuated by discreet sigma signatures, speak to an era when even the smallest details carried meaning, signifiers of precious metal, of discretion, of connoisseurship. What makes this watch so engaging is not rarity alone, though examples of the 3700/11 remain elusive. It is further offered with the Certificate of Origin dated 23rd January 1989 stamped by Herny Martin and invoice of service. Today, the Nautilus 3700/11 stands as one of the most nuanced interpretations of an icon, a watch that does not shout, but resonates deeply with those who understand.