Nautilus 3700/1 project. Keep the dial, refinish or change to service dial?

[JasonBetts]

Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

Find another steel 3700

From where I come from, only 2 3700 came to the market in the past 5 years hunting. one two tone and this one.


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[JasonBetts]

Originally Posted by okie4455

Seems to me if you like the charm of it, clean up the movement and wear it as it. Do they let you pick and choose what is done to it or is it all or none?

They let me choose but if I don't opt for case change, they'll overhaul the movement but will not guarantee waterproof.


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[JasonBetts]

Originally Posted by jesulaiman

Honestly, other than option B, I don’t see why you bought this particular one. If you like the charm of it, option B is the only way to go.


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You're right. The dial sort of give it 'one of a kind' look. However as I'll use this as a daily, I might be going for a case change too.


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[okie4455]

Keep us posted on what you decide and final pics. This is a very interesting project. The auction story on the similar piece makes it all the more intriguing.

[Geaux Tigers]

Would be a hard pass for me..

[JasonBetts]

So I've decided the following:

Movement overhaul without changing the dial and hands, without repairing the case.

Bracelet repair and polish

Total bill would be around $2500 and I should get the piece back in Jan 2024. So stay tune.

As they don't provide an option to repair and polish the case, I might go laser restoration outside.

Any recommendations on who might be recommended doing such job? I know and tried a couple restorer but they mostly doing vintage Rolex, not Patek.


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[enthusiast]

We are all incredibly curious to see what your Nautilus looks like now.

Are there any pictures?

Are you happy with the result of the restauration?

[codecow]

I’d send it to Geneva and see what they recommend.