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Patek Philippe

Ref. 3800/1A-001

Nautilus

A fine and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with date, sweep center seconds, bracelet, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

Estimate
HK$150,000 - 250,000
€16,600 - 27,600
$19,200 - 32,100
HK$262,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
1998
Reference No
3800/1A-001
Movement No
3'024'772
Case No
4'043'671
Model Name
Nautilus
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 330 SC, 30 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 200 mm
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Patek Philippe double deployant clasp
Dimensions
37.5 mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, clasp and movement signed
Accessories
Accompanied with Certificate of Origin stamped by Goeres Horlogerie Sarl on May 18, 1999, Patek Philippe maroon fitted leather presentation box, product literature and outer packaging. Further delivered with Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1998 and its subsequent sale on June 29, 1998
Catalogue Essay
The reference 3800/1A-001 was manufactured between 1981 and 2006. With a diameter of 37.5 mm, the present timepiece is a fascinating mid-size wristwatch. The reference 3800/1A-001 has, in total, 4 series. The present watch belongs to the fourth series which was produced from around 1997 to 2006. There are certain characteristics that distinguish the 4th series from its preceding designs. The 4th series is fitted with the caliber 330 194, offering 21,600 oscillations per minute.

Complimented with a certificate of origin and a fitted presentation box, the present watch, preserved in like-new condition, is a definite grail for watch enthusiasts around the world.

Patek Philippe

Swiss | 1839
Since 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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