One only needs to hold this Nautilus reference 3800 to realize that it is something quite special. The heft of the piece will give away the fact that it is not in stainless steel but in an ever glamourous platinum case, making it an extremely rare example.

The Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 3800, launched in the early 1980s, was the first evolution of the original Nautilus reference 3700 presented just a few years earlier. Whereas the original reference 3700 was fiercely masculine, reference 3800 showed more restraint with a smaller diameter of 37.5 millimeters.

While smaller in size, the Nautilus reference 3800 maintained all the design cues of its older brother, with its porthole inspired case, integrated metal bracelet, baton indexes and the immediately recognisable dial with embossed horizontal lines. The major change was the addition of a seconds hand indicating a mechanical evolution with the adoption of the Patek Philippe caliber 335 SC and variants.
The Nautilus being considered a more casual offering from Patek Philippe, it was predominantly cased in steel with a few exceptions, in gold, or in steel and gold. However, versions in platinum, like the present model are extremely rare.

The present fresh to the market Nautilus reference 3800 in platinum is the 6th known example housing caliber 330SC, making the present model even more desirable.

Offered in overall excellent condition with a crisp case, rigid bracelet and with its original Certificate of Origin the present Nautilus reference 3800 is now ready to join a prestigious collection.