An exciting find, this pink gold Nautilus reference 3800R is so rare that only 3 examples are known publicly today and it is thought that less than 10 were ever made in total. To rank it in terms of the rarest ever Patek Philippe Nautilus, this sublime timepiece is exactly equal in exclusivity to the platinum reference 3700-1P. It is therefore one of the hardest to find and most desirable key pieces of the entire Nautilus range. As such, the present watch with diamond-set dial, entirely fresh to the market and offered here for the first time at auction, affords collectors with the exceptional opportunity to possess one of the ultimate trophies among luxury precious metal Nautilus.
Manufactured in 1989, the present second series pink gold Nautilus with quick-set date immediately impresses with its Extract-confirmed diamond index dial – an extreme rarity in itself, it confers a further layer of distinction upon this most special of Nautilus watches.
We are grateful to Eric and Gabriel Tortella for their kind assistance in researching this piece.
Reference 3800 The Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 3800 was launched in 1981 and discontinued in 2006. The model was the first evolution of the original 1976 Nautilus 42 mm. ‘Jumbo’ reference 3700. In the early years of Nautilus production, not all Patek Philippe customers were ready to wear such a large (for the time) wristwatch. To satisfy demand for a slightly smaller Nautilus, the reference 3800 was introduced with a diameter of 37.5 millimeters. Although smaller in size, the reference 3800 remained true to the original Nautilus design. The main change for the model was the addition of a sweep center seconds hand with the adoption of the in-house Patek Philippe caliber 335 SC. In common with the reference 3700, the 3800 was predominantly cased in steel, some in bicolor steel and gold, yellow gold and very a small number in pink gold, white gold and platinum. Ref. 3800/1 and calibre 335 are illustrated in: Patek Philippe Wristwatches, Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, 1998 edition, pp. 232 & 233.
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The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing, the date changes when the hands pass midnight, however a service may be beneficial in the future to be well preserved. The dial is clean. The case is in excellent overall condition, very minimal wear. The case with crisp hallmarks to the back of the lugs. Overall approximate length 6 inches. 1. All lots are sold "AS IS", and this condition report is provided purely as a goodwill service and may not specify all mechanical replacements or defects. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in good condition and without defects, repairs or restoration. You are accordingly encouraged to view the lots personally or through your own professional advisor. 2. For further information on these issues, please refer to the IMPORTANT NOTICES and CONDITIONS OF SALE in our catalogue. We thank you for your interest in the forthcoming sale. We remind you again that all property is sold “as is” and should be viewed personally by you or by your professional advisor before the sale to assess its condition.
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PATEK PHILIPPE, NAUTILUS, 18K PINK GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, REF. 3800/1估價: USD 250,000 - 450,000