Genta was commissioned by Patek to challenge Rolex's supremacy in the steel sport watch realm, he did it and did it with flair.When the Nautilus was released in 1976, it was priced similarly to Patek's gold models.How could a stainless steel replica Chanel J12 Chronograph Unisex Watch cost as much as a gold watch? The question was answered with the Nautilus's sales numbers over the next 40 years.It is now considered by many to be the ultimate sport watch in the world, and guess what? We found you an original version, reference 3700/1, the one that caused such a stiring to us from the late 1970s, this Patek Philippe Nautilus Jumbo is about as cool as you can get in a vintage sport watch.
There were only something like 1200 of these released and needless to say people want them and want them badly.This comes with sapphire glass, a replica Chanel J12 Chronograph Unisex Watch black face, and the original Nautilus bracelet.And just because this is a sport watch doesn't mean the movement is a slouch, after all this is Patek Philippe we're talking about."The movement is the automatic winding Patek Philippe Caliber 28 255C with 36 jewels, adjusted to 5 positions and heat/cold, and stamped with the Geneva Seal.
The movement features a free-sprung replica Chanel J12 Chronograph Unisex Watch balance and an 18k rotor segment for increased winding efficiency." The dealer is asking a shade under $30,000 for this vintage Patek, and considering these are exceedingly difficult to find and these often sell at auction for around the same price, we think it's fair.Click here for more details on an original version of what is now considered to be the ultimate sport watch, the Patek Nautilus. Hodinkee in Gerald Genta, Patek Philippe, Patek Philippe Nautilus, Vintage Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 10:44AM
