Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Patek Philippe
Nautilus, Ref. 3800/1 Stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet Circa 1998
Lot Closed
December 21, 01:28 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
Nautilus, Ref. 3800/1
Stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet
Circa 1998
Dial: champagne
Calibre: cal. 330/194 SC automatic, 30 jewels
Movement number: 3'021'291
Case: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, back secured by 4 screws
Case number: 2'982'916
Closure: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 37.5 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 200 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, collection booklet with price list for 1997, leather bifold and presentation case with outer packaging
Launched following a slower than expected reaction to the reference 3700, the reference 3800 was realized with a smaller 37.5mm case, as opposed to the larger 41mm diameter of its sister reference. The difference in size however detracts from its appearance in no way whatsoever and the watch retains every attribute of a Nautilus for which all watch collectors currently fawn. Comprised of both steel and gold, this particular 3800 has a strong presence on the wrist, the combinations of metals providing a certain added sophistication to what is already a very versatile and wearable watch.