1023
Patek Philippe
Ref. 3800/1
Nautilus
A very attractive stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with date, sweep center seconds and bracelet, retailed by Gübelin
- Estimate
- HK$62,000 - 94,000€6,800 - 10,400$7,900 - 12,100
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1983
- Reference No
- 3800/1
- Movement No
- 1’423’328
- Case No
- 2’803’996
- Model Name
- Nautilus
- Material
- Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 335 SC, 29 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel and yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 180mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Patek Philippe deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 37.5 mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied with Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1983 and its subsequent sale on May 3, 1984
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
This example was sold by Gübelin, one of Switzerland’s most prestigious and oldest retailers founded in 1854, whose signature is prominently displayed under the seconds counter. The present watch is well-preserved and was only recently serviced by Gübelin. With a splendid two-tone case and dial, the gold accents bestow the present timepiece with a luxurious aura that is evident to all. Its technical prowess and iconic look make the present lot a great timepiece that not only has an intriguing historical background, but is also sought by countless watch collectors around the world.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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