Introduction
Released in 1976 as Patek Philippe's response to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, an avant-garde luxury stainless steel sports watch borne from AP's necessity to survive the Quartz Crisis, the Nautilus was Patek Philippe's attempt to go head to head with AP's increasingly popular sports watch. Designed by Gerald Genta, the same man that had designed the Royal Oak, the Nautilus was inspired by a porthole and thus features a rounded-over octagonal bezel and hinge-like protrusions on either side of its case. Featuring its signature horizontally embossed dial and iconic integrated bracelet, the Nautilus has become the most sought-after watch in the market today as collectors clamor over examples thanks to its iconic design, extreme exclusivity, and impeccable craftsmanship.
In 1998, Patek Philippe released the 3710. This model was the first to feature a complication (Power Reserve Indicator) beyond the date function. Housed in the Jumbo case, the 3710 was produced until 2006. This example, bearing the "Tiffany & Co." signature on the dial is quite unusual, and was likely produced in extremely small quantities.
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and Papers
Est. value range
$80,000 – $120,000
The Details
Brand
Patek Philippe
Dimensions
42mm
Model
Nautilus
Movement
Automatic Caliber 330C
Reference
3710/001A
Bracelet
Stainless Steel
Year
1999
Condition
Excellent
Material
Stainless Steel
Included
Box and Papers
Dial Color
Black
TIFFANY & CO. DIAL
In days past, it was commonplace to find a retailer's signature on the dial of a Patek Philippe. Tiffany & Co. have been proudly signing the dials of Patek Philippe watches that they retail for over 100 years, a tradition that continues to this day.
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
It is rare enough to find a Tiffany signed Nautilus, let alone one with its original Certificate of Origin. First sold in October 1999, the watch has been unworn since a recent service. (We do not have copies of the service documentation, except for the caseback service sticker.)
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
The overall condition of the watch is excellent. The dial, which bears the Tiffany & Co. signature, shows no signs of aging or damage. The bezel is sharp and still appears to have the original finish. It has small scratches, namely from around 4 to 9 o'clock, and a tiny mark is visible on the edge of the bezel at approximately 6 o'clock (which can easily be removed by a professional). The full length bracelet has light scratches throughout. The caseback of the watch has a sticker from its last factory service by Patek Philippe, and it has been unworn since. (We do not have copies of the service invoice so do not know when this was completed.)
Our Perspective
This watch simply has it all- It is a Nautilus made in stainless steel, with a jumbo case, which also happens to have been retailed by Tiffany & Co. What more could one possibly want? It is difficult to conceive that there were more than a handful of these made, with even less now still accompanied by their Certificate of Origin. Don't miss this opportunity to pick up this rarity at no reserve.
Eric Ku
Co-founder
