Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 1984 Reference No: 3800/1 Movement No: 1'933'201 Case No: 2'937'034 Model Name: Nautilus Material: 18K yellow gold and stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. 330 SC, 29 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold and stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 195mm Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold and stainless steel Patek Philippe clasp Dimensions: 37.5mm Width Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, service documents from Patek Philippe Japan, leather wallet, product literature and presentation box. Furthermore accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with gilded ribbed dial, applied yellow gold indexes in tritium and bracelet in steel and yellow gold in 1984 and its subsequent sale on February 22, 1995.
Catalogue Essay
Slightly smaller than its older sibling reference 3700, reference 3800 is an incredibly compact and chic version of the original Nautilus. In production between 1981 and 2006, the reference 3800 was the mid-sized version in the legendary Patek Philippe Nautilus series.
This attractive and exceedingly well-preserved stainless steel and yellow gold example displays a champagne dial, which is confirmed by both the Certificate of Origin and Extract from the Archives. It is preserved in excellent condition with crisp bevels and sharp edges throughout. It is furthermore replete with its original accessories such as the Certificate of Origin stamped by the retailer Carlson Watch Co. in Hong Kong, service documents from Patek Philippe Japan, leather wallet and fitted presentation box.
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.
Ref. 3800/1 An extremely well-preserved stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with champagne dial, bracelet, original certificate and presentation box
1984 37.5mm Width Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed