Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700/1J 'Champagne dial'

If Tony Soprano would have worn a Nautilus, it would have been this one.

In order to survive, Patek Philippe launched the Nautilus. It was a reaction to the massive decline in sales due to the introduction of quartz watches from Japan. Audemars Piguet released the Royal Oak in 1972 creating a new breed of watches: luxury sports watches. Patek Philippe turned to the same man, Gerald Genta, who had designed the Royal Oak to create a similar piece. Instead of a copycat, it turned out really well. So good that the Nautilus is more popular than the Royal Oak nowadays. Before the Royal Oak and Nautilus, the luxury watch market could be divided into two categories: dress watches (made from gold) and sports watches (made from steel). The Nautilus was Patek Philippe's venture into a new species of watches. Namely, a combination of both. Initially, it was launched in steel. However, as it quickly gained popularity, versions in gold, two-tone and platinum were introduced.

The example we have on offer is executed in 18k yellow gold with a 'Champagne' dial. Whereas, the steel variant is perfect to wear on a daily basis, the one we have here is more likely to accompany your wrist while sitting on the beach in Saint-Tropez or perhaps even Miami, sipping from your glass of Crystal.

"Jumbo" in size, "Great" in demand and "Mega" in historical significance.