Watches Weekly | London
Watches Weekly | London
PATEK PHILIPPE | NAUTILUS, REF 3800/1, STAINLESS STEEL BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE, MADE IN 1984
Lot Closed
July 17, 09:02 AM GMT
Estimate
16,000 - 18,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
PATEK PHILIPPE
NAUTILUS, REF 3800/1
STAINLESS STEEL BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE
MADE IN 1984
Dial: black-blue
Calibre: cal. 335 SC automatic, 29 jewels
Movement number: 1'422'545
Case: stainless steel Nautilus case
Case number: 559'675
Closure: stainless steel Nautilus bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 35 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on September 6, 1983, original invoice dated 24th November 1984, extra bracelet link
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In 1981 Patek Philippe launched the mid-size Nautilus, reference 3800/1. The watch had a reduced diameter and provided an attractive alternative to the already popular 'Jumbo' version. The watch also featured the new calibre 335 SC and was available in steel, two-tone and full gold. The stainless steel case was manufactured by Favre-Perret and the dials by Stern Créations. The slightly more conservative case size ensures this timepiece perfectly fits a wrist which would not necessarily accommodate the larger, Jumbo size. Over the years, the indexes have developed an attractive and consistent patina perfectly matching the hands.