3800A, Nautilus, Steel LUC A remarkably well-preserved gilt ‘exclamation’

A remarkably well-preserved gilt ‘exclamation’ dial 1675 Rolex GMT-Master

production ceased near this example in 2020

it is an uber-Lange from the early years of the manufacture

Fewer than 50 examples of the 151

only made more practical with a reserve indication

3800A, Nautilus, Steel LUC A remarkably well-preserved gilt ‘exclamation’A ref. 3800A, Patek Philippes first mid sized Nautilus launched in 1981 just 4 years after its 42mm predecessor. The 3800 was aimed at a broad appeal with its restrained proportions, 37. 5mm, and a variety of case metals and dial configurations on offer. This examples steel case and noir tritium dial is the most classic variant, tying in directly to the models sport origins. Its dial has aged beautifully, a deep midnight blue with hints of green that