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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3800/2
Nautilus
A rare, attractive, and well-preserved yellow gold and diamond-set wristwatch with date and bracelet
- Estimate
- $40,000 - 80,000
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 1980s
- Reference No
- 3800/2
- Movement No
- 1’426’475
- Case No
- 2’801’273
- Model Name
- Nautilus
- Material
- 18K yellow gold and diamond
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 335 SC, 29 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Patek Philippe 18K yellow gold bracelet, max overall length 170mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Patek Philippe 18K white gold deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 37.5mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1987 with "gilded dial, ribbed, applied yellow gold hour markers, tritium" and its subsequent sale on June 23, 1988
Catalogue Essay
Encased in luxurious yellow gold and fitted with a champagne ridged dial, this 3800/2 monochromatic variant is very rare with only seven known examples. Moreover, the diamond-set bezel adds a subtle touch of elegance to the sports watch. Stylish and sophisticated, this Nautilus is sure to entice both male and female collectors of one of Mr. Gérald Genta’s most sought-after creations.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.