Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800

The Patek Philippe 3800, launched in 1981, is considered the first midsize Nautilus watch and represents an important chapter in the history of this legendary timepiece. In addition to its size, the Nautilus 3800 is differentiated by its movement. Unlike the first line of Nautilus watches, this edition features a prestigious in-house movement, the Caliber 355 SC. Building on the sophistication and renown of the Nautilus 3700, the Patek Philippe 3800 (Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1a 001) upped the ante on technological prowess and precision movement. In production from 1981 to 2006, this model is the longest-running Nautilus reference and is much-loved by collectors across the globe. Now, as a discontinued timepiece, it holds additional prestige on the secondary market and is a crucial component of any Patek Philippe watch collection.