The
Nautilus was released later than the
Royal Oak by
Audemars Piguet and offered a different take on the idea of a luxury sports watch, though like the
Royal Oak (equally designed by Mr Genta), it was made in steel (for the standard version).
In 2004,
Patek Philippe released the reference
3711/1G (exclusively in white-gold) - featuring an automatic 315 calibre (SC) and ‘ridged' black dial, with horizontal grooves. The
3711/1G marked the return of the time-only 'Jumbo'
Nautilus, previously discontinued in the early 90s. Examples of the
reference 3711 were produced for a limited time (between 2004 and 2006), representing an exceptionally rare and highly-collectible modern
Patek Philippe.
This white-gold,
Nautilus 3711/1G watch is the perfect balance between utilitarian function and elegant design. The case and bracelet are excellently finished, with beveled, polished and granular surfaces. The white-gold bracelet (with 9 removable links) has almost no stretch. At 42mm in diameter, and only 9.4mm thick, the
3711 case is a beautiful twist of perspectives and size. The black, ‘ridged’ dial includes all the traditional indications of a time-only watch, with white-gold, applied hour-markers and
Nautilus hands (with luminescent inserts).
The
Nautilus 3711/1G is powered by Patek Philippe’s in-house calibre
315 SC (central second and date), visible through the sapphire display-back. The
315 SC calibre features a central 21-carat gold rotor, Geneva Seal certification, 30 jewels,
Gyromax balance (beating at 21,600 A/h) and adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism (in 5 positions).
This
Patek Philippe 3711/1G Nautilus is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.
Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.
