PATEK PHILIPPE | NAUTILUS, REF 3800/1 YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE MADE IN 1989

The Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 3800 was produced between 1981 and 2006 in several versions. The smaller-sized Nautilus embarked a center second caliber with date indication: its production can be divided into 4 successive series.

The first series for the reference 3800 span from 1987 to 1992, utilizing the caliber 335SC. The second series used the same caliber 335SC with the notable modern addition of a date quickset, allowing the date to be set through the crown. The third series saw light in 1997, introducing the use of cal. 330 134 before the introduction of the final and fourth series, using the caliber 330 194. In 2006, the reference 3800 was discontinued and ultimately replaced with the reference 5800.

The present example, made in 1989 and sold the same year, belongs to the second series. The elegant yellow gold case is therefore fitted with the caliber 335SC featuring the quick-set date. The timepiece is fitted with a matte white dial displaying gold applied baton and Roman numerals. This dial, confirmed by the Extract from the Archives, is mostly seen on two-tone models, ref. 3800-1AJ.

Offered with its Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on December 14, 1989, this nicely preserved yellow gold 'boy-size' Nautilus is a great opportunity for the Nautilus collector and will elegantly wrap any wrist for a classic and luxurious look.