“An absolute classic of a Nautilus, with smaller case sizes in high demand once again, the 3800 is a legendary reference capturing the 80s era perfectly”

The legendary Patek Philippe Nautilus, famously inspired by the shape of a ship’s porthole, first set sail in 1976, and almost fifty years later Gérald Genta’s iconic design remains at the technical and aesthetic pinnacle of watchmaking. Only the second-ever Nautilus model after the original ref.3700, this model 3800 is forged entirely from 18k yellow gold, Patel’s secret blend. Mid-sized at 37.5mm, it nevertheless retains the hallmark styling of Patek Philippe, with the brushed bezel contrasting beautifully with the polished case sides and pushers. Its classic, deep blue textured dial features horizontal grooves to play with light and shadow, complemented by highly-legible gold-applied hour markers with luminescent coating, for a simple but stunning watch face. The hands are original, a rarity for a piece of its age, and even rarer still, the connoisseurs will spot the accent on “Genève” on the dial, a significant collector’s detail. The date aperture is placed classically at 3 o’clock, and in true Nautilus fashion, the watch is paired with an integrated bracelet, with mirror-polished central links and fold-over clasp, and is water resistant to 100m. Powered by Patek’s in-house cal.335SC movement, the 3800 is the epitome of pristine, modern style.  

Condition Report:

In excellent overall condition, the watch comes with its Extract from the Archives and its service receipt from May 2024 with 2 year international warranty.

 Year: 1984

Reference: 3800/1

Size: 37.5mm

Case: Yellow Gold

Strap: Yellow Gold Bracelet

Movement: Automatic Calibre 335 SC

Water Resistance: 100m

Box: None

Papers: Extract from the Archives, Service Receipt

(our ref: PP747)