The one on the left is the AJ, a two-tone model, and the one on the right is the A. Although both are made of stainless steel, the 3700 gives the impression of having a denser construction compared to later models. The warranty card states that it was rel
I was offered a ref 3700 at an extraaordinary price of around 25kpounds. I knew nothing about the different dials and I still do not know if that watch was all original or had a service dial. BuI met M Stanga and my education began I learned all about the
It all started in the 1990s, when I came across a photograph in a magazine: a man on a bicycle, dressed in effortless Milanese summer casual. It wasn’t the clothes that held my gaze, but the watch on his wrist—a Nautilus 3700. That was my first encounter
I personally like the absence of seconds hand and thinner profile of the 3700. Of course, the two-tone aesthetic gives it a very different identity, far less casual and probably not as easy to wear as the steel 5711A. Anyway, I like the closeness to the o
I know many will say they prefer the 3700. But I always look at watches as products of their time. They are both amazing for their respective time periods. Timeless design and execution. Which do you prefer and when would you / do you wear each reference
I have never liked the two-tone A and J combination model. However, after aging, the J bezel has not become too shiny and blends in well with the case. Many people praise the thinness of the 3700, but when I learned that this was only possible because of
Originality and symmetry of bevels and edge sharpness are critical when assessing vintage Nautilus cases. The case on your 3700/1 shows signs of life (scratches, dings), but crucially, it hasn’t been overpolished like the bracelet. This is a positive, as