PATEK PHILIPPE STEEL NAUTILUS REF. 3800/1A, CIRCA 1992

The original Nautilus is now considered an icon of the 1970s and 1980s. With its instantly recognizable, boldly designed case and bracelet, together with its black matte ribbed dial, this unique design is nothing short of wearable art. It is hard to believe that they were once quite difficult to sell when they were originally made due to their ‘shocking’ aesthetic.  Today, however, these groundbreaking watches are appreciated and coveted around the globe. This original owner example features a beautifully preserved original dial. For a captivating read on the ref. 3800/1A, please visit A Collected Man.