Patek Philippe, An exceptionally rare, important, and well preserved, Nautilus, wristwatch in white gold with date and extract from the archives, reference 3700/1.

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When Patek Philippe introduced the Nautilus in 1976, it redefined the concept of luxury sport watches. Designed by the visionary Gérald Genta and inspired by the portholes of transatlantic liners, the “Jumbo” reference 3700 captured an era: blending technical precision, design purity, and understated sophistication in a single, revolutionary form.
While most examples were produced in stainless steel, the present ref. 3700/1G in 18K white gold belongs to a truly elite circle. With fewer than ten known examples at the moment, this configuration stands among the rarest and most coveted Nautilus models ever crafted. The white gold construction elevates the model’s quiet elegance, endowing it with a distinctive weight and a luminous sheen that subtly distinguish it from its steel counterparts. Its presence on the wrist is refined yet powerful, perfectly embodying Genta’s vision of luxury defined through form, proportion, and purity of design.

Key features:
– Reference 3700/1G | 18K White Gold Case and Bracelet | 42 mm Diameter
– Automatic Caliber 28-255 C | Date Display | Ribbed Blue Dial
– Applied White Gold Hour Markers | Tritium Hands | Integrated Bracelet
– Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives

A watch of exceptional rarity and timeless appeal, the white gold Nautilus ref. 3700 stands as one of the most desirable expressions of Gérald Genta’s design genius—an enduring icon of elegance and exclusivity.