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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3800/1
Nautilus "Tiffany & Co"
A rare and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with center seconds, date and bracelet, retailed by Tiffany & Co.
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- Rare ref 3800 retailed by Tiffany & Co
- Only 5 examples known in this configuration
- Preserved in very good condition
Produced from 1981 until 2006, the reference 3800 sits neatly between the original ref. 3700 “Jumbo” and the smaller ref. 3900. With its 37.5 mm case diameter, it represents the mid-sized interpretation of the Nautilus, offering a more versatile and understated presence on the wrist. Elegant and effortlessly chic, the ref. 3800 has long been appreciated as a perfectly balanced, unisex expression of the iconic design. While initially launched in stainless steel, it was produced in an unusually wide range of configurations, making it one of the most varied Nautilus references ever made.
Preserved in excellent overall condition, the present example is further elevated by the coveted “Tiffany & Co.” signature on the dial, a detail that makes it significantly rarer than standard examples. Featuring a clean blue ribbed dial with evenly aged luminous indexes and hands, this stainless steel ref. 3800 is a highly desirable and enduringly attractive Nautilus that truly stands out.
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.