Patek PhilippeNautilus

KEY FACTS

• An important watch in the history of the illustrious Patek Philippe Nautilus, the reference 3800 was produced between 1981 and 2006 
• ​Following feedback from collectors that the original Nautilus was too large at 42mm, the 3800 was the first ‘mid-sized’ version of Patek Philippe's iconic sports watch and measured a more wrist-friendly 37.5mm
• Despite its scaled-down dimensions, this smaller member of the Nautilus family retained all of the iconic Gérald Genta-penned design language of its larger sibling: the integrated bracelet, rounded octagonal ‘porthole’ bezel, and ear-like hinges either side of the case
• ​It was the first Nautilus to be offered in two-tone steel and 18K yellow gold
• It was also the first to be driven by an in-house Patek Philippe-developed movement, the calibre 335 S C
• The 335 SC tied into Patek Philippe’s endeavour to bring the movement of the Nautilus line in-house, and away from the Jaeger LeCoultre base movements used by a number of other manufacturers 
• Revered for its ultra-slim dimensions, calibre 335 S C is self-winding with a 48-hour power reserve
• This two-tone example features the Nautilus’ signature blue gradient dial is offered by a private collector in Dubai
• ​Presented with its original display box and certificate of origin
• Also included is a modern Patek Philippe travel pouch
• The vendor notes that an additional link is included with the lot
• ​The vendor also notes the watch was serviced by Patek Philippe in October 2023 and a sticker from this remains fitted to the caseback
• Graded ‘A’ for condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be in excellent condition 

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