Compact Icon, Complete Provenance
— Nautilus 3800/1
The Nautilus 3800/1 represents the second generation of the iconic Nautilus line — a refined and more compact evolution of Gérald Genta’s original 3700 design. Introduced in the early 1980s, the 3800 features a perfectly balanced 37.5 mm stainless steel case, maintaining all the signature Nautilus elements: the rounded octagonal bezel, “ears” on the sides, and the horizontally ribbed anthracite dial.
Inside ticks the ultra-thin Caliber 335 SC, offering date and sweep seconds with a slim profile and precision performance. The original integrated stainless steel bracelet provides a seamless and elegant fit, blending sportiness with effortless sophistication.
What sets this piece apart is its original certificate — confirming it was first sold in March 1989 at a German jeweler in Erlangen.
An exceptional collector’s find.
- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -
DIAL:
- original never touched ribbed anthracite Nautilus sigma dial in flawless condition
- original hands and crown
- original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial
BRACELET & CLASP:
- Stainless steel bracelet with minor stretch is fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 3 mm thick
- original stainless steel buckle
CASE:
- great overall condition, showing no traces of used
- polished to factory specifications from our trusted watchmaker
- monobloc case in stainless steel withe screwed-on bezel
- 37.5 mm (without crown) / 39 mm (lug-to-lug) / 23 mm (between lugs) / 7.4 mm thick
- year: 1989
- reference: 3800 / 001
- total weight: 92 g
MOVEMENT:
- Cal. 335 SC - automatic
- 29 jewels, 28800 A/h, 45 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 08/2025
- +9 sec/d / 280°
BOX & PAPERS:
- comes with original certificate from first purchase in March 1989 at a German jeweler in Erlangen (Bavaria)
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