Nautilus ref. 3700 - HOW TO n. 6

HOW TO N. 6 - Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 3700 - Boxes

Not as with dials but still with some assumptions is the boxes issue.

The Box by definition, that all collectors recognize as the Nautilus ref. 3700 (in steel) box is the famous, very rare and much sought after cork box (2) (pay attention to the inside and particularly to the watch holder that must be made of beige velvet.
Some collectors of very early 3700/001 (1976-1977) report that alternatively an oval leather black box with the inside made of beige velvet was available. (1)

3700 in steel and gold was sold with an oval leather black box with the inside in red leather (3)

3700 in gold was sold with a rectangular wood box with a golden strip on the left. (4)

All of this is based only on my multi years studies and respect only my personal opinions and they can not be considered the absolute truth that is the prerogative of Patek Philippe itself.

This message has been edited by mstanga on 2015-08-10 08:30:31

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This cork box was really something unusual, even if quite frequent in the 70's

By: Mark in Paris : August 10th, 2015-08:45

I remember when I was a child seeing many objects on tables made of this material. This is trully quite an important element of a full set imho. Thanks again Marco, this is great. Cheers, Mark

I'm a Big Nautilus fan

By: el1125 : August 10th, 2015-21:28

Currently own 3 of them all modern versions, but no 3711s yet, need to pick one up!

And these pictures don't help resisting!

By: Mark in Paris : August 11th, 2015-03:11

I'm also a great fan of the Nautilus line. I nearly like them all. Getting one is really something to consider. Cheers, mark

Fantastic. I will be killed for that, but what I prefer on this Nautilus is the... Box.

By: amanico : August 10th, 2015-23:46

Great write up and nice cock boxes...

By: smokinn.babe : August 11th, 2015-06:07

and rare to find them in good condition, but I also know 2 of them happen to be in Singapore. Thanks for sharing such an insightful write up.

I guess this one is also an official one, for the 3700-011(?)

By: HSTE : September 13th, 2015-03:12

Ciao Marco Thank you so much for the forensic work on the Nautilus 3700, I love it and it is going to be a very nice complement to your work on the AP5402! On your section on Nautilus boxes, I wonder what your opinion is on the enclosed burgundy box. I gu...