37 - Patek Philippe - Nautilus

Patek Philippe - Nautilus A legendary, very attractive Geneva wristwatch with centre seconds and date; from the third edition of the classic Nautilus Midsize reference 3800 Movm. No. 1930104, Ref. 3800/001, Cal. 330SC aut., Case No. 2910457, Dimensions 37,5 mm, circa 1992, Origin Schweiz, Original certificate, Accessories Case: Steel, screwed on bezel, original steel bracelet with deployant clasp, total length 165 mm. Dial: Blue/anthracite coloured sigma dial, "O SWISS O" designation, bar-like texture, applied gold indexes and gold baton hands with luminous material. Movm.: Automatic. The successor to the first Nautilus model Ref. 3700, this slightly smaller Nautilus is the perfect accessory and an absolute joy on the wrist. It has a beautiful steel case and an excitingly shimmering blue/antharcite dial with a black contrasting date. Its condition is well-kept, it is first-hand and was purchased in 1992 for 8,750 DM. In 1976 Patek Philippe launched its first Nautilus model. At this time, luxury sports watches are expected to be as thin as possible, so this large watch with its brawny ship's porthole design is completely novel. The first model of the collection is the Ref. 3700/1; a Swiss patent is awarded for its water-resistant case (up to 120 meters). In 1981 Patek Philippe presented a slightly updated version of the 3700, a midsize watch with a diameter of 37.5 mm and central second - the reference 3800 "Nautilus". While the original Nautilus movement had been a Jaeger-LeCoultre ebauche calibre 28-255 C, this timepiece was fitted with a proprietary, flat automatic movement calibre 335SC. Reference 3800 was produced in four editions: The first series was produced until 1988 with calibre 335SC with 29 jewels, featuring 28,800 oscillations/minute; the series started with movement no. 1,420,000.The second series was produced until 1992 and used the same calibre 335SC but with an improved data corrector system; the series started with movement no. 1,426,000. The third series was produced until 1997 and fitted with the improved calibre 330 134 (330SC); the series started with movement no. 1,930,000. The fourth and last series was produced until 2006 with calibre 330 194 (330 SC), featuring 21,600 oscillations/minute; the series started with movement no. 3,020,000. In 2006 Patek Philippe updated the complete Nautilus range and replaced reference 3800 with the new reference 5800. Case: very good, worn, later original crown. Dial: very good, hands later original. Movm.: very good, capable of running, cleaning recommended. Please note that leather straps made from endangered or protected species - such as alligator, crocodile, or lizard - are used in our catalogue or on our website for illustration purposes only. For customs-related reasons, such straps cannot be shipped outside the EU.