PATEK PHILIPPE
Nautilus "Tropical Dial", ref. 3700
Around 1975

Extra-large stainless steel wristwatch
Case: cushion, screw closure on the caseband, signed
Dial: matt black with natural "Tropical" fading, applied white gold "baton" hour-markers, luminescent hands, date window, signed
Movement: automatic cal. 28-255C, 36 jewels, adjusted 5 positions, signed
Strap / Buckle: integrated steel bracelet / folding clasp, signed
Wrist circumference: approx. 180 mm
Size: 42 x 44 mm

Provenance: Retained by its original owner since its acquisition.

This watch is sold without certificate of origin or extract from the registers.
No request for an extract from the registers could be made to the Patek Philippe Archives, as one of the threads is broken and the case is impossible to open.
A revision is to be expected at the Patek Philippe workshops.

A stainless steel automatic wristwatch, integrated bracelet with deployant clasp signed. This watch is sold without ceryificate of origin or extract of the archives. A complete service is recommended
From the original owner

This watch is sold without certificate of origin or extract from the Patek Philippe's Archives
No request for an extract from the Archives could be made to the Patek Philippe Archives. The case cannot be opened, one of the threads is broken
A revision by Patek Philippe is necessary

CONDITION REPORT :
Complete overhaul to be plannedA the catalogue writing the movement is working. Please note that the chronometry accuracy is not guaranteed.

Artcurial cannot be held liable for any repair costs.

One of the screw threads is broken, the case cannot be opened without being repaired at the Patek Philippe workshops.
Beautiful homogeneous patina with large signs of use: scratches on the whole case (polishable)
Dial with a beautiful homogeneous natural discoloration called "Tropical".
Stretch Bracelet

CARRY-OVER CONDITION :
A complete overhaul is recommended
At the time of cataloguing the movement is ticking. Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy.
Artcurial will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be required. Overhaul is recommended

A screw head is broken
Homogeneous patina with signs of use : scuffs (polishing)
Dial with natural patina
Bracelet loosed


Comment: This example of the first reference 3700 of the Nautilus model has the particularity of having a "tropical" dial. This watch has been preserved by its original owner and the colour of its dial forms streaks of different colours which adds a patina nowadays sought after in the world of collectors.