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Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 3800/2

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This Patek Philippe Nautilus, reference 3800/2, is a mid-sized wristwatch manufactured in the 1980s. Designed with aesthetics influenced by a ship's porthole, the watch features a 37mm 18-karat yellow gold case and an integrated yellow gold bracelet. The bezel is set with factory-applied diamonds. The sunburst-patterned dial is also diamond-set. Internally, the watch is powered by a proprietary self-winding automatic movement produced by Patek Philippe. The design incorporates hallmark characteristics of the Genta design language, intended for both sporting and luxury wear. As a mid-sized iteration of the Nautilus series, it is noted for its cohesive integration of case and bracelet geometry, constructed entirely from 18-karat gold with diamond embellishments.

Front view of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/2 featuring a gold dial, diamond bezel, and integrated gold bracelet.
Front view of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/2 featuring a gold dial, diamond bezel, and integrated gold bracelet. — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
3800/2
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1980s
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Design and Materials

The Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 3800/2 is defined by its 37mm case, crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. Its design architecture, historically attributed to Genta, draws inspiration from a ship's porthole, a motif that characterized the Nautilus family upon its introduction. The watch utilizes an integrated bracelet design, also executed in 18-karat yellow gold, which ensures continuity between the watch head and the wrist attachment.

The aesthetic is punctuated by the use of diamonds on the bezel, which are described as factory-applied. The dial, finished with a sunburst pattern, further incorporates diamond hour markers, contributing to the watch's intended visual profile of luxury. The overall construction aims to maintain the recognized ergonomics and proportions associated with the mid-sized Nautilus range.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب از جنس طلای 18 عیار زرد با ابعاد 37 میلی‌متر است”
  • “بند این ساعت نیز به صورت یکپارچه (Integrated) از جنس طلای زرد ساخته شده”
  • “ویژگی برجسته بدنه این ساعت، استفاده از یک قاب (Bezel) ست‌شده با الماس‌های کارخانه‌ای است”

Movement and Functionality

This reference is equipped with a proprietary self-winding movement manufactured internally by Patek Philippe. The automatic caliber drives the hour, minute, and second hands, while providing a date complication through an aperture located at the 3 o'clock position on the dial.

The technical specification of the movement aligns with the quality standards maintained by the brand for its Nautilus line.

Evidence for this section
  • “این ساعت به یک موتور اتوماتیک (Self-winding) اختصاصی ساخت خود کمپانی Patek Philippe مجهز شده است”
  • “حرکت داخلی ساعت عملکرد دقیق آن را تضمین می‌کند و استانداردهای کیفی این برند معتبر را در یک ساختار میان‌سایز به نمایش می‌گذارد”

Historical Context and Attribution

The Nautilus 3800/2 represents a mid-sized evolution within the Nautilus family, which gained recognition as a design influence in the 1970s. The provided provenance information indicates production occurred during the 1980s.

The information regarding its materials and design origin is presented as an educational reference based on the manufacturer's established record.

Evidence for this section
  • “تولید شده در دهه 1980 میلادی”
  • “این ساعت که به عنوان یکی از محبوب‌ترین مدل‌های Nautilus شناخته می‌شود”
  • “طراحی این ساعت که ریشه در دهه‌های گذشته دارد، با الهام از شکل پنجره کشتی طراحی شده و به عنوان یکی از بزرگترین نمادهای ساعت‌سازی دهه 1970 میلادی شناخته می‌شود”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber number used in this production batch?
  • Can the factory diamond setting be verified through an Extract from the Archives?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 3800/2
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPatek Philippe“Patek Philippe”
Reference3800/2“رفرنس: 3800/2”
Case material18k yellow gold“جنس بدنه: طلای 18 عیار زرد”
Case diameter37mm“قطر قاب: 37 میلی‌متر”
Movement typeSelf-winding automatic“نوع موتور: اتوماتیک (Self-winding)”
Bezel detailsFactory diamond set“ویژگی قاب: ست‌شده با الماس‌های کارخانه‌ای”
Dial typeSunburst pattern with diamonds“نوع صفحه: Sunburst”
Period1980s“تولید شده در دهه 1980 میلادی”

Visible details

  • Case and bracelet are constructed from 18-karat yellow gold.
  • Dial features horizontal sunburst pattern and diamond hour markers.
  • Bezel is factory-set with a single row of diamonds.
  • Date aperture is positioned at the 3 o'clock marker.

Research qualifications

  • The exact year of manufacture within the 1980s is not specified.
  • The claim of 'factory' diamond setting is reported from the source without independent verification.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Patek Philippe Nautilus رفرنس 3800/2

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 0726faa899

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