260 Patek Philippe Very Precious and Absolutely Rare, Nautilus, Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Diamond-Set Bezel, With Extract from the Archives, Reference 3700/3

Estimate: € 240.000 –⁠ 480.000

Among all Patek’s masterpieces, in the last years there is one which has gained a really special place in people’s heart thanks to its unique design: the Nautilus. In the almost 50 years of its history, it has been explored in many materials and complications, sometimes embellished with precious stones, such as the present 3700/3. The Nautilus “Jumbo” was in production from 1976 to approximately 1998. This reference is advertised as one of the most expensive sports watches in the market. The reference 3700/3 is a very rare diamond-set version of the “Jumbo” Nautilus model, introduced in the 1980s: preserved in excellent condition, it has the large size 16.5 mm fully made in 18k yellow gold. It is part of a very small production of rare elegance Nautilus that was presented with a double row of diamonds on the bezel, as in this model. The watch has a strong case, sharp bevels and rigid bracelet, where the bezel is set with 112 diamonds weighing approximately 1.53 karats as confirmed on the extract.