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26 December 2024, 08:38 AM
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NWA! My Christmas gift to myself - Patek Nautilus 3800 White Dial
Merry Christmas to all of those who celebrate, and hope everyone is having a happy holiday season.
I’ve been eyeing the Nautilus 3800 for some time. More and more, I’ve become drawn to vintage pieces, and the smaller proportions associated with them. After a long search (these 3800’s don’t come up often, nor are they usually in great condition when they do) I came across this piece in Belgium by a private collector. Unworn condition, box and papers. I believe this was truly a diamond in the rough and a very lucky find. Already having a trip to Paris on the books, I did what any unreasonable watch collector maddened by this hobby would do - and booked a last minute train trip to Brussels the day I arrived to go and pickup a grail. Enter my 3800, at 37.5mm, I find the size absolutely sublime, much like its svelte thin case and bracelet. I realize these pieces may not work for those with large wrists, but for my 6.5 inch wrist I’m smitten and am frankly surprised these aren’t more discussed more often. In the meantime, I’m glad the modern Nautilus continues to get all of the attention ::)  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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26 December 2024, 08:51 AM
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Very nice! congratulations!
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26 December 2024, 09:33 AM
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26 December 2024, 09:56 AM
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Congratulations! I rarely see a white 3800 and I think it looks great on your wrist
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26 December 2024, 10:06 AM
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Congratulations - looks great on you!
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26 December 2024, 02:42 PM
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Super special find! Congrats!
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26 December 2024, 02:57 PM
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Congratulations!
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26 December 2024, 03:49 PM
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Looks like an 11/10 on your wrist.
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26 December 2024, 08:36 PM
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Looking good on your wirst.
Based on the pic I would not bet that the watch is unworn though. The width of the brushed part of the bezel seems to vary slightly around the dial when it should be uniform. Also, the outer edge of the brushed part of the bezel appears to almost form a straight line in certain sectors when it should be curved such as between 1 and 2. This may hint at a prior polishing job even if the edge itself is sharp all around. |
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26 December 2024, 08:55 PM
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I love the 3800, looks terrific on your wrist. I'm curious when the date on the papers shows your 3800 was sold.
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26 December 2024, 09:15 PM
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26 December 2024, 10:21 PM
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That’s beautiful Ryan, congratulations and happy holidays
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26 December 2024, 10:27 PM
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Congratulations.
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27 December 2024, 09:25 AM
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Thanks for the kind words all!
It's from 1999! Regarding the bezel, not sure I see what you are but either way I am quite pleased with the watch. It was unsized when purchased and the movement serviced by PP in 2024, for which I have paperwork documenting. Perhaps the photo is misleading, but nothing appears out of sorts in person :) |
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27 December 2024, 10:43 AM
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That's beautiful. The white dial is underrated.
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27 December 2024, 11:15 AM
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Too good! Congrats.
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27 December 2024, 11:51 AM
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Beautiful Ryan
thanks for sharing!
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27 December 2024, 01:53 PM
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Looks good to me. Enjoy!
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27 December 2024, 11:24 PM
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Stunning! Congrats
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27 December 2024, 11:35 PM
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Congrats and looks great on you!
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27 December 2024, 11:42 PM
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Awesome. Congrats
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28 December 2024, 12:07 AM
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Looks fantastic. Enjoy!
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28 December 2024, 12:33 AM
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Super neat find. Looks super on you.
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28 December 2024, 01:23 AM
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amazing! congrats!
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28 December 2024, 01:31 AM
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Congrats
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28 December 2024, 04:18 AM
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That looks great on you!
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28 December 2024, 04:38 AM
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Congrats and enjoy!
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28 December 2024, 04:40 AM
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Congratulations!
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28 December 2024, 05:14 AM
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Thank you all, much appreciated! Hope everyone is having a nice holiday season.
If you're in the market for a Nautilus, try on some of the vintage options before begging at your local AD, I think you might just be pleasantly surprised! |
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31 December 2024, 03:26 AM
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Unusual, elegant and casual, enjoy it well and Merry Christmas to you too!
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