Envisioned by creative genius Gérald Genta and subsequently released in 1976 the Nautilus stood the test of time to become one of the most sought after timepieces in the world. The original reference 3700 was indeed a thought-provoking design with large and slim proportions not previously seen before. While the model has been thoroughly associated with the ruggedness of stainless steel Patek Philippe launched precious metal and two-tone versions of the Nautilus over the course of its existence.