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Small-luxury-world's post beautifully pairs the Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 3700 with a Porsche 911, both from 1976, exploring the concept of a 'dream team' beyond just watches. This discussion delves into how collectors match their timepieces with other luxury items, considering factors like era, style, and personal significance. The author invites the community to reflect on what constitutes their ultimate pairings, sparking a lively debate on complementary aesthetics and shared passions.
Dream Team – What is important/matters for you?
The PP 3700, when it was introduced back in 1976 it was one of the most expensive watches in steel and you could even wear it in the swimming pool.
What was/is missing to make it a dream team?
Does it need a “matching” watch for the wrist of your lady? A great example we have seen a few days ago, by lac2s:
Does it need something else …?
I am talking (if you don´t mind) about the Ferrari Dino from 1976, of
course 
Another car/sports car from 1976?
… or something more humble, because the watch is already expensive enough …
If we talk about a matching Porsche 911, does it have to be from 1976 or is it more important to have a matching color?
A Targa from 1976 or an even nicer one from 1975 with appropriate “special order” color …
If we talks about matching clothes and shoes – today. What is appropriate with such a watch on your wrist?
If we talk about matching watches with the same kind of spirit. What comes to your mind?
We are still talking about dream teams.
Is it more important to have the matching box and papers?
Are you even/more interested in some matching playing cards (Quartett,
we call it in Germany ) from
1976?
The watch on your wrist is enough to make it a dream team?
…
Once we discussed all options (you & me have in mind) we
could ask similar questions about current production watches like the Nautilus 5711
…
Dream Team – What is important/matters for you?
Side note : Please, don´t take it too serious. It was just a “finger exercise” at a rainy Saturday – nothing more nothing less.
HAGWE,
Oliver
The Patek Philippe reference 3700 is recognized as the original Nautilus model. It established the distinctive porthole-inspired case design and integrated bracelet that define the collection. This reference was produced for a significant period, laying the foundation for subsequent Nautilus iterations and solidifying its place in the brand's sports watch offerings.
This reference features a stainless steel case measuring 42 mm in diameter and 7.6 mm in thickness, fitted with a sapphire crystal. It houses the self-winding Caliber 28-20 C, which provides a power reserve of 45 hours. The watch is water-resistant to 120 meters and typically presents with a blue dial, offering a date complication.
The 3700 appeals to collectors interested in the foundational pieces of significant watch lines. It represents the initial vision for the Nautilus, preceding later mid-size and complicated versions. Its production run from 1976 to 1990 saw various dial and bracelet configurations, making specific examples of interest to those studying the model's evolution.
Fun post and subject Oliver! I think your dream team of the nautilus and the 911 works very well together. I'd dare say that they are each the most versatile variant of a sports model. The nautilus would work with virtually the entire wardrobe you pictured and the 911 would not look out of place at a shopping centre (heck I have even seen a 911 with a trailer hook once :D) I have my own little team of 1997 car and watch - both convertibles. Need to take some team pictures... Have a great Saturda
team :-) 911 with trailer hook you said ... :-) Cheers, Oliver
... reminds me that i have a weakness for both Carrera's and nautilus! You've just opened new ideas to me... Will dig some of the pics i have and post later.
Keep them coming :-) Thanks! Oliver
Brings back memories. Cars I had around then: Detomaso Pantera GTS, Lacia Beta Monte Carlo, Fiat 124 Coupe, 280 slc among others. Thanks Bill PS thank you to your happy fingers - we have a sunny day
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