Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 1988 Reference No: 3800 Movement No: 1'426'754 Case No: 2'853'531 Model Name: Nautilus Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 180mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp Dimensions: 37.5mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe fitted presentation box. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1988 and its subsequent sale on December 19th, 1988
Catalogue Essay
The reference 3800 was manufactured between 1981 and 2006. With a diameter of 37.5 mm, the present timepiece is a fascinating mid-size wristwatch. In addition to the smaller size, it differed from the 3700 in that the movement features a sweep center seconds hand. The present piece is offered in extremely honest and attractive condition, making this a truly rare and exceedingly collectible wristwatch. Adding another element of collectability, the watch is accompanied by a Patek Philippe fitted presentation box as well as an Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1988 and its subsequent sale on December 19, 1988.
Since 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.