The 3700 in steel is the grail for illuminated collectors.
For 40 years, the Nautilus has made the enthusiasts dream.
The "JUMBO", with its 42 X 44 mm was presented in 1976.
At this time, the size and also the most expensive price of the market for a steel watch shocked the minds.
Designed by Gerald GENTA to compete with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak he had created in 1972, the resolutely sporting character has finally made his legend.
The movement is a very flat 28-255 C caliber that allows the watch to have a 7.8 mm thickness that perfectly fit the rounded wrist.
Manufactured by the FAVRE-PERRET company in 1976 with the reference 3700-1A, Patek Philippe will take back the production from 1980 onwards with the new reference 3700-11A.
The 3700-11A bracelet is 16 mm at the clasp instead of 18 mm for the 3700-1A. The difference is made starting from the 4th link.
Approximately 7000 Nautilus reference 3700, were manufactured until 1998 in all materials.
The steel model was produced until 1987 for about 5000 pieces. Less than 1500 models 3700-11A came out of the Patek Philippe workshops.
It is therefore useless to speak of the 1982 model proposed for sale, delivered "full set", with its certificate of origin, the extract of the registers, its mythical cork box, the cardboard box, the service invoice and the burgundy leather booklet.
Star of auctions, the prices are flying but this remains a risk-free investment.