PATEK PHILIPPE | NAUTILUS, REF 3800YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELETMADE IN 1984

Dial: black-blue Calibre: cal. 335 SC automatic, 29 jewels Movement number: 1'424'804 Case: 18k yellow gold Nautilus Case number: 2'819'547 Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe Nautilus bracelet and folding clasp Dimensions: 35 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, presentation case and Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on November 26th, 1985

MVT: running at the time of cataloguing. Date advancing. CASE: The case with visible wear. Minor abrasions and surface scratches throughout the case and bracelet. The lug at 7 with a dent. Case likely polishes at some point. Visible scuff to the case back. Bracelet taut with no warping. DIAL: in very good condition. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Its creator Gérald Genta purportedly designed the Nautilus in 5 minutes sat in a restaurant in Basel watching the Patek Philippe executives dining. It was a watch that was born during the 70s quartz watch crisis and a design, though only drawn in an instant, that has endured more than 40 years success. Any such watch is rightly deserving of an icon status. 

This present lot comes in attractive condition with its Certificate of Origin stating that the watch was originally sold with a golden, diamond-set dial. Interestingly, the owner at the time changed it to the present period-correct classic Nautilus black-blue ribbed dial, rendering the watch to a more wearable look on a daily basis.