Patek Philippe

• cal. 330 automatic nickel lever movement, 29 jewels, mono-metallic balance, gold rimmed rotor • full pavé-set diamond dial, emerald-set indexes, aperture for date, centre seonds • 18k white gold Nautilus with three-row diamond-set bezel • with an integrated 18k white gold and full pavé-set diamond bracelet and clasp • case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

Attractive and collectible! Automatic movement running and date advancing while cataloguing, the movement has not been tested for accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. Diamond-set dial is nice and clean. Case, bracelet and clasp with scuffs from normal wear. Overall appears in very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

The total diamond weight is approximately 7 carats.

With a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives and a presentation box with outer packaging.

Ref. 3800, the standard “3/4 size” Nautilus was produced from 1981 to 2006 with many variations as to case material and dial layout. The Ref. 3800/108, however, was the most highly jeweled variation of this model and the only version to feature fully pavé diamond set dial, case and bracelet.  This watch is among all one of the rarest example of 3800/108 with 11 baguette emeralds set in the dial as mentioned on the extract from the archives. Possibly made in very limited quantities or as unique pieces to fulfill special requests from important clients, such was the extortionate cost when available and subsequent rarity, today only 3 other versions of the 3800/108 have appeared at auction previously.

For a yellow gold version of the Ref.3800/108 with quarter ruby indexes see the book Patek Philippe by Martin Huber and Alan Banberry, Volume 2 second edition page 77.