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pgaudi · 10 August 2018, 02:52 PM

So long story short I was just given a really nice Patek , however I am not sure what I got if it is a 3700 or a 3800 ... it is going to service next week since it has not been used in about 10 years and I will find out then , but the curiosity is killing me .... what is everyone’s opinion

Russell996 · 10 August 2018, 03:39 PM

Well the 3700 and 3800 are different sizes and the photo shows no seconds hand...

robain · 10 August 2018, 05:46 PM

3700...

MCMartiny · 10 August 2018, 05:48 PM

That looks like a 3700 to me. No second hand and size looks too large for a 3800.

thomaspp · 10 August 2018, 08:34 PM

3700. Hands replaced. Can you post a Better picture of the dial?

But congrats regardless as you have what is quickly becoming the most sought after and important of all nautilus

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GB-man · 10 August 2018, 11:49 PM

Whoever gave you that is a hero. Congratulations

Watchesnyc106 · 11 August 2018, 04:36 AM

You just hit the lotto. Congrats

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SL BRABUS · 12 August 2018, 03:59 AM

+7...^^^.... As above had mention.....

Congratulations...

pgaudi · 15 August 2018, 04:16 PM

Thank you for the responses , it runs fine and keeps time , however it’s going to the dealer in Houston this week for service . Hopefully they don’t bend me over too bad on service on a 40 y/o watch .... regardless it is completely worth it and I am 100 percent stoked to wear it when it comes back .

GB-man · 16 August 2018, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pgaudi

Thank you for the responses , it runs fine and keeps time , however it’s going to the dealer in Houston this week for service . Hopefully they don’t bend me over too bad on service on a 40 y/o watch .... regardless it is completely worth it and I am 100 percent stoked to wear it when it comes back .

Who is doing the service? Are you letting them polish the case?

I’d be extremely selective about who I let work on that

pgaudi · 16 August 2018, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Who is doing the service? Are you letting them polish the case?

I’d be extremely selective about who I let work on that

Sending It back to Patek through deboulle (Dallas Houston) who is an AD , and not letting them polish the case.

GB-man · 16 August 2018, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by pgaudi

Sending It back to Patek through deboulle (Dallas Houston) who is an AD , and not letting them polish the case.

Good just checking

Not familiar with Patek vintage service will they ask you before proceeding with any work or replacement parts?

SL BRABUS · 16 August 2018, 03:36 AM

If I have that 3700....

..

I would fly to NY and drop it off in person @ The Henri Stern Watch Agency, Inc.....

Starguru · 16 August 2018, 12:37 PM

Seriously what’s the story behind someone giving that to you?

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pgaudi · 11 September 2018, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Starguru

Seriously what’s the story behind someone giving that to you?

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Was sitting in my dads watch drawer for 10 plus years , saw it the other day and asked for it .... he said I could have it .... pretty cool actually

soundserious · 11 September 2018, 08:21 AM

Golly I wish my dad had a “watch drawer”

Daytonaman799 · 11 September 2018, 11:00 AM

That is a 3700 and your dad is a hero. I traded my TT 3700 for his steel about 16 years ago and eventually traded it away for other apps. Never let that one go!! And more pics please!!! By the way...your dad just handed you 100k++

jfriedkin · 11 September 2018, 08:55 PM

FYI on service. The watch will go through you AD to HSWA in NY and then to Patek in Geneva for service. Once in Geneva, you will need to pay $500 (non refundable ) for an estimate of repair.

Auto/Date service of the movement should run about $2200 and take 32-36 weeks.

That is on top of the 4-6 weeks to get the estimate.

Be prepared to be without your watch for nearly 1 year.

jfriedkin · 11 September 2018, 08:55 PM

Oh, BTW. Great piece!! Wear it in good health!

pgaudi · 12 September 2018, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfriedkin

FYI on service. The watch will go through you AD to HSWA in NY and then to Patek in Geneva for service. Once in Geneva, you will need to pay $500 (non refundable ) for an estimate of repair.

Auto/Date service of the movement should run about $2200 and take 32-36 weeks.

That is on top of the 4-6 weeks to get the estimate.

Be prepared to be without your watch for nearly 1 year.

I was prepared for that , o didn’t even know it existed so I am ok with the wait ....
funny thing is I told my dad that it was 20-30 when I saw it, and offered to pay him for it ... he said I could have it but not to sell it (I would never , no matter the dollar amount it has sentimental value )

Called him and told him it was worth 75-110 when I dropped it for service , he said I could still keep it. So happy times

pgaudi · 12 September 2018, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

That is a 3700 and your dad is a hero. I traded my TT 3700 for his steel about 16 years ago and eventually traded it away for other apps. Never let that one go!! And more pics please!!! By the way...your dad just handed you 100k++

Having trouble siding the pics on my phone to the required pixels , any tips ?

pgaudi · 12 September 2018, 01:14 PM

Figured out how to attach pictures reduced ... sorry for the quality

Bearxj86 · 12 September 2018, 01:23 PM

I wonder if you could source some matching hands; that's the only flaw : )

briboxer · 12 September 2018, 11:45 PM

There is no such thing as a flaw in this situation

tng11 · 13 September 2018, 12:21 AM

Wow, what an amazing find! I'd love to be handed 100K just like that!

enjoythemusic · 13 September 2018, 04:40 AM

Congrats!

Agree, have Patek do it and wait about 6 months (sigh) for their 'service'. So why can't Patek get it down to a normal 8 to 12 week time frame by now? That is such a simple timepiece really. Not a complicated repeater with tourbillon or Sky-Moon, etc.

RussW · 13 September 2018, 08:04 AM

Congats, and nice to see this being passed down from father to son. Have you got the cork box as well?

Ps the best way to attach photos is with the Tapatalk app. Less messing about with photo sizes.

mdtddd2007 · 13 September 2018, 03:19 PM

Big congrats on 3700! Great dad!

10 August 2018, 08:34 PM	#5
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	Do I have a 3700 or a 3800 3700. Hands replaced. Can you post a Better picture of the dial? But congrats regardless as you have what is quickly becoming the most sought after and important of all nautilus Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

10 August 2018, 11:49 PM	#6
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	Whoever gave you that is a hero. Congratulations __________________

12 August 2018, 03:59 AM	#8
SL BRABUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex & Patek Posts: 3,339	+7...^^^.... As above had mention..... Congratulations... __________________ Rolex Forum: Mainly Rolex & Benz pictures...!!! Click the above link to join the club...^^^... "SL BRABUS" aka BenzWorld Undercover Moderator

16 August 2018, 03:36 AM	#13
SL BRABUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex & Patek Posts: 3,339	If I have that 3700...... I would fly to NY and drop it off in person @ The Henri Stern Watch Agency, Inc..... __________________ Rolex Forum: Mainly Rolex & Benz pictures...!!! Click the above link to join the club...^^^... "SL BRABUS" aka BenzWorld Undercover Moderator

11 September 2018, 08:21 AM	#16
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Golly I wish my dad had a “watch drawer” __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

10 August 2018, 03:39 PM	#2
Russell996 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 4,173	Well the 3700 and 3800 are different sizes and the photo shows no seconds hand...

10 August 2018, 05:46 PM	#3
robain "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: belgium Posts: 135	3700...

10 August 2018, 05:48 PM	#4
MCMartiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Somewhere in time Watch: Lange & Patek Posts: 612	That looks like a 3700 to me. No second hand and size looks too large for a 3800.

11 August 2018, 04:36 AM	#7
Watchesnyc106 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 19	You just hit the lotto. Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 August 2018, 04:16 PM	#9
pgaudi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 7	Thank you for the responses , it runs fine and keeps time , however it’s going to the dealer in Houston this week for service . Hopefully they don’t bend me over too bad on service on a 40 y/o watch .... regardless it is completely worth it and I am 100 percent stoked to wear it when it comes back .

16 August 2018, 12:37 PM	#14
Starguru "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: VA Posts: 238	Seriously what’s the story behind someone giving that to you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 September 2018, 11:00 AM	#17
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,499	That is a 3700 and your dad is a hero. I traded my TT 3700 for his steel about 16 years ago and eventually traded it away for other apps. Never let that one go!! And more pics please!!! By the way...your dad just handed you 100k++

11 September 2018, 08:55 PM	#18
jfriedkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: James Location: chicago Watch: AP, PP Posts: 338	FYI on service. The watch will go through you AD to HSWA in NY and then to Patek in Geneva for service. Once in Geneva, you will need to pay $500 (non refundable ) for an estimate of repair. Auto/Date service of the movement should run about $2200 and take 32-36 weeks. That is on top of the 4-6 weeks to get the estimate. Be prepared to be without your watch for nearly 1 year.

12 September 2018, 01:23 PM	#23
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,799	I wonder if you could source some matching hands; that's the only flaw : )

12 September 2018, 11:45 PM	#24
briboxer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: SoCal Watch: forever changing Posts: 24,996	There is no such thing as a flaw in this situation

13 September 2018, 12:21 AM	#25
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,629	Wow, what an amazing find! I'd love to be handed 100K just like that!

13 September 2018, 04:40 AM	#26
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,401	Congrats! Agree, have Patek do it and wait about 6 months (sigh) for their 'service'. So why can't Patek get it down to a normal 8 to 12 week time frame by now? That is such a simple timepiece really. Not a complicated repeater with tourbillon or Sky-Moon, etc. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

13 September 2018, 08:04 AM	#27
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,339	Congats, and nice to see this being passed down from father to son. Have you got the cork box as well? Ps the best way to attach photos is with the Tapatalk app. Less messing about with photo sizes.

13 September 2018, 03:19 PM	#28
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,657	Big congrats on 3700! Great dad!

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