The Patek Philippe 3700/11J-051 represents Gerald Genta's legendary design sketched on napkin in 1974 after overhearing Patek Philippe executives discussing need to compete with Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Measuring 42mm across the widest point (including the “ears”), the 3700/1A earned the nickname “Jumbo” for its size at a time when large watches were far from the norm. Reference 3700/11J succeeded 3700/1J around 1981 introducing tapered bracelet with thinner links versus original straight bracelet. The diamond dial variants are particularly scarce within already limited yellow gold production, with brilliant-cut diamond hour markers elevating sports watch into jewelry territory.
*This timepiece comes with a Gearys Service Document from 2025, and we ordered Archive Papers from Patek and are currently waiting for them.
Reference Number: 3700/11J-051
Model: Nautilus
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Yellow Gold
Dial: Champagne Diamond
Case Diameter: 40mm
Year:
Condition: Pre-Owned (Very Good)
Box & Papers: No Original Box, No Original Papers
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