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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3800/1
Nautilus "Platinum"
A highly rare and attractive platinum wristwatch with center seconds, date and bracelet
Full-Cataloguing
- Rare version in platinum
- Preserved in most probably unpolished condition
Released in the early 1980s, the Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 3800 was the first evolution of the Nautilus, featuring a case size of 37.5 mm in diameter, making it the mid-sized variant of this iconic model. While smaller in size, the Nautilus ref. 3800 retained all the design cues of its "bigger" brother, with its porthole-inspired case and integrated metal bracelet—offering a mid-size alternative for those who found the Jumbo too large. The most significant evolution between ref. 3700 and 3800 is the addition of a central seconds hand, reflecting a mechanical upgrade with the adoption of the Patek Philippe caliber 330 SC and its variants.
The present Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 3800 is a masterclass in understated elegance. Housed in the most precious of metals—platinum—it might be mistaken for stainless steel by the casual onlooker, but once held in hand, its gravitas—both literal and metaphorical—is undeniable. Furthermore it is preserved in most probably unpolished condition.
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.