====== Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700 ======
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The **[[Patek Philippe Nautilus|Nautilus]] Ref. 3700/1** (and similar **3700/11**) is a sports watch by [[Patek Philippe]], introduced in [[1976]] and replaced in [[2006]] with the [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711|Nautilus 5711/1A]].

This is the original so-called "Jumbo" Nautilus model from the first generation of the [[Patek Philippe Nautilus|Nautilus family]].

=== Info ===
This legendary sports watch by [[Patek Philippe]], designed by the famous watches designer [[Genta, Gérald Charles|Gérald Genta]], in [[1976]] excited by its combination of luxury and [[stainless steel]]. Its design is inspired by the shape of ship portholes. The case is quite large at 42 mm but thin at just 7.6 mm and the integrated bracelet makes it wear smaller. Still, watch enthusiasts at the time nicknamed the original Nautilus "Jumbo" for its large size. Although known mainly as a steel watch, the Nautilus was also available in steel and gold, 18K [[yellow gold|yellow]] and [[white gold]], as well as [[platinum]].

The case is unusual in construction, with the octagonal bezel attached at the sides to a monobloc case. This ensures water resistance but also gives the watch case its distinct look. Another design element is the shape of the bezel, which forms a perfect circle even though the four quarter edges are truncated. The dial was strongly ribbed black, with blue and white added in later years. The integrated bracelet and clasp is another enduring design element, which nearly all Nautilus watches have continued.

On its introduction, the Nautilus was shockingly expensive for a steel watch, with a MSRP of $2,350. By comparison, the steel [[Rolex Submariner 1680]] cost about $500 that year. But, even adjusting for inflation, those prices are a bargain compared to today's models The MSRP of the 3700/1 is just 36% of today's similar steel [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711|5711/1A]] and about half the cheapest men's steel Patek, the [[Patek Philippe Aquanaut|Aquanaut]].

Despite poor initial sales, the Nautilus design took hold and became an industry staple. A "[[Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700|Nautilus for Ladies]]" was launched in [[1980]], and criticism of the "Jumbo" 3700/1 were addressed with the introduction of a smaller 37.5 mm [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800|Midsize Nautilus]] in [[1981]]. A [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 3900|"Boy-Sized" Nautilus]] appeared in [[1984]]. The reference continued to build sales for the next two decades, with a [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 3710|Power Reserve Nautilus]] added in [[1998]], an [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 3711|even-larger model]] in [[2004]], and finally a single-year [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 3712|Nautilus Moon Phase]] model added for [[2005]]. In [[2006]], the entire line was replaced by the updated [[Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711|Nautilus 5711/1A]] and its relatives.

The original Nautilus was a large but simple watch. It featured just hour and minute hands, with no seconds, and a small date window. It was powered by [[PP 28-255|Cal. 28-255 C]], Patek Philippe's version of [[Jaeger-LeCoultre]]'s [[JLC 920|Calibre 920]] [[ebauche]]. This same movement was shared with [[Audemars Piguet]] in their [[Audemars Piguet Royal Oak|Royal Oak]] and [[Vacheron Constantin]].

From the [[1976]] introduction through [[1979]], Patek relied on [[Favre-Perret]] for cases and [[Stern Freres]] for dials. In [[1980]], the company brought case manufacturing to their in-house Ateliers Reunis workshop and thus changed the case number to **3700/11**. At this time, a new steel alloy was used and the size of the bracelet's clasp was reduced from 18 mm to 16 mm.

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**Reference:**
  * 3700/1 [[stainless steel]]

**Movement: **
  * [[Self-winding]] movement [[PP 28-255|Cal. 28-255 C]], 19,800 A/h
  * 36 [[jewels]]

**Case:**
  * [[Stainless steel]], gold, platinum
  * [[Bezel]] fixed, polished
  * [[Screw-in crown]], monobloc back
  * [[Waterproof]] to 120 m

**Dial:**
  * Black, blue, white

**Functions:**
  * Hours, minutes, date

**Bracelet: **
  * Integrated [[stainless steel]] bracelet with [[folding clasp]]
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===== External Links =====
  * [[http://www.timeandwatches.com/p/history-of-patek-philippe-nautilus.html|History of the Patek Philippe Nautilus]]


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