Patek Philippe Nautilus – Ref. 3700/11J (Blue Dial / 18K Yellow Gold / 42mm)
Specific Watch Details:
Year: 1983
Condition: Used (Very Good) – Light wear consistent with careful use. Minor surface scratches may be visible. Case and edges remain well-defined. May have been professionally polished. Please see photos.
Condition Notes: The dial is showing signs of age-related wear, transitioning into a tropical dial
Movement: Patek Philippe Caliber 28-255 C – Automatic; Hours, Minutes; Date; 36 jewels
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: Fixed 18K yellow gold bezel
Crystal: Sapphire
Case Back: Solid monocoque front-loading case
Case Diameter: 42mm (“Jumbo”)
Water Resistance: Not rated (consistent with vintage Nautilus construction)
Produced: Second Series (Approx. early–mid 1980s)
Dial:
Color: Blue (showing tropical aging)
Finish: Horizontal ribbed pattern
Indexes: Applied gold stick markers
Hands: Gold stick-style hands
Features: Date display at 3 o’clock
About the Patek Philippe Nautilus – Ref. 3700/11J (Blue Dial / 18K Yellow Gold / 42mm):
The Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 3700/11J is a highly sought-after second-series version of the original “Jumbo” Nautilus, continuing Gérald Genta’s iconic design introduced in 1976. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, it features a monocoque case construction and an integrated bracelet that highlight the high-end finishing characteristic of early Nautilus production. Inside is the ultra-thin Caliber 28-255 C, based on the revered JLC 920 ébauche, known for its exceptional refinement and reliability. This example’s dial shows early tropical aging, adding unique vintage character without compromising legibility. With substantially lower production numbers than the first-series references, the 3700/11J stands as a rare and historically significant piece within the Nautilus lineage.
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