2827 - Patek Philippe, rare gentleman's Nautellipse, c. 1983.

Patek Philippe, rare gentleman's Nautellipse, c. 1983. Steel / 18K yellow gold. D 36 × 35 mm. Certificate: 3770/1 Provenance: Two-part case with screw-down bezel Exhibited: Brushed two-tone dial (grey/silver) with applied gold baton hour markers. Signed at 12 o’clock Exhibited: Quartz movement Literature: Patek Philippe steel and gold bracelet with double-folding clasp no. B382AAP, wrist circumference approx. 20 cm None Part of the model line developed from the legendary Nautilus, this Patek Philippe reference 3770 offers a fascinating interpretation of its iconic maritime design language, combining steel and gold in the refined, unmistakable style of the 1970s. Often referred to by collectors as the ‘Nautellipse’ because of its hybrid design features, the model harmoniously combines the characteristic tension of Gérald Genta's Nautilus case profile with the elegant, softer lines of Patek Philippe's Ellipse d’Or.