Lot 3042
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold "Jumbo" Nautilus Automatic Watch 3700/11J. The present fresh to the market Jumbo Nautilus is an excellent and very well-preserved representative of the exceedingly rare ref. 3700/11J, launched in 1980 and produced in a very small series only. According to research, it is thought that less than 300 examples of the model and its “sister” ref. 3700/1 in gold have appeared in public to date.
Another of the many attractions of the Nautilus Ref. 3700/11 for the watch aficionado is movement, generally agreed to be one of the greatest watch calibers – the 28-255. Based on the original Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 920 of 1967 it is regarded as one of the most beautiful and refined automatic movements ever produced. It is also very thin at only 3.15 mm., therefore highly appropriate for the slim and elegant Nautilus. The caliber is 12.5 lignes, with 36 jewels and 19,800 vibrations. It is supplied with the shock-protected free-sprung Gyromax balance with eight rotatable weights allowing rate adjustment without the need for a conventional regulator index. The winding rotor is formed from a beryllium ring with 21K gold rim, this clever design with four additional ruby rollers to support the rotor around its periphery allows the thinness of the movement to remain uncompromised.
The water-resistant Nautilus ref. 3700 The case patent design of the first Nautilus, reference 3700/1, was registered on 23 April 1976. It comprises two parts, the main body and the bezel, at each side is an “ear” which couples with a corresponding flange, the two parts are secured by lateral screws. A rubber seal sits between the bezel and case body and is thus compressed when subject to water pressure forming a perfect watertight seal. From 1976 until 1980, the cases were made for Patek Philippe by Favre-Perret SA, Le Crêt du Locle. In 1980, Patek Philippe launched the manufacture of cases and bracelets in their Ateliers Réunis workshops and the Nautilus changed its reference number to the new ref. 3700/11, such as the present example.
Year: 1982 | Model: Nautilus | Reference Number: 3700/11J | Material: 18-carat Yellow Gold | Inside bezel marked: 792 | Movement: Patek Philippe Cal. 28-255C (Jaeger LeCoultre Cal. 920 Based) | Bracelet: Patek Philippe Integrated Bracelet in 18-carat Yellow Gold | Dial: Black. Stamped inside case 18K 750 Patek-Philippe Geneve Swiss 2818792, 3700/11, Movement 1310620 | Approx. Net Weight: 153.2 grams | Keywords: Watch, Timepiece, Jewelry; Ref: BD8076
- Provenance: Watch was recently serviced in November 2025 by Clock Doctor located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Includes Certificate of Origin, along with The Register of Patek Philippe Owners.
- Dimensions: 7in, 42mm case
- Exhibited: Successful bidders with invoice totals exceeding $5,000 are required to make payment using certified funds, unless they can provide a well-documented and verified history of bidding with Bradford's Auction Gallery. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out for clarification before placing your bid. Thank you for your understanding.
- Medium: Gold 18K - 75% |
- Circa: 1982
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Notes:
This beautiful and rare Patek includes the original case, outer box, original Certificate of Origin, original registration card, service tag, and watch tags.
The successful bidder is required to make payment using certified funds unless they can provide a well-documented and verified history of bidding with Bradford's Auction Gallery. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out for clarification prior to placing your bid. Thank you for your understanding.
- Condition: This watch is in good used working condition with signs of wear commensurate with age and use. There are visible scratches to throughout for being worn. Note: The wood storage box inner leather material of box shows signs of deterioration due to age. Please review the photos for details and condition.
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