This Vintage 1983 'First Series' Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 3800/1 is accompanied with an extract from the archive, instruction manual and presentation box. This early example 3800/1 is in excellent condition.

The 3800/1 Nautilus automatic watch features a 37 mm case. This is a stainless steel example with a blue dial and a fully linked stainless steel bracelet. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds and date.

The reference 3800 was introduced in 1981 and was produced until 2006. Reference 3800 was available from 1981 to 2006 in 4 series.1st Series until 1988 2nd Series until 1992 3rd Series until 1997 4th Series until 2006. It was available in steel, steel and gold, yellow, pink and white gold and platinum. The reference 3800 pays homage to the original Nautilus reference 3700 with a similar design except in a smaller case with center seconds hand.It was replaced by reference 5800.