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Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 3900

One of the most sought-after watches of our times, the steel Patek Philippe Nautilus with blue dial…

We are proud to offer this lady’s size Nautilus with the Quartz caliber Q E23SC. This slightly smaller execution of a legendary design is pretty close to perfection if you ask us. It has had a full revision by Patek, with the associated 2021 service papers included, to do justice to such a stunning design.

From the razor-sharp brushed steel case and integrated bracelet to the beautiful thin-liner dial in the characteristic grey-ish blue sunburst. This is such a great design by Gerald Genta.

This mesmerizing lady’s Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 3900 is now available in our boutique at Reestraat 3 in Amsterdam.

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Details
Brand Patek Philippe
Movement Quartz
Model Nautilus
Diameter 30 mm x 32 mm
Year of production (circa) 1992
Bracelet/strap: Steel
Material Steel
Set Content Patek Philippe Service papers 2021
Crystal Sapphire
Warranty 2 year (AWCo)
Dial color Blue
Backstory

To truly understand the Patek Philippe Nautilus, we have to start at the quartz crisis of the late 1960’s. After Seiko launched its first quartz movement, dark clouds gathered over Switzerland’s traditional watchmaking industry. Watches could now be more accurate, easier to maintain and above all: much, much cheaper. Asian quartz watches flooded the market and the Swiss houses had to respond.

In 1972 designer Gerald Genta formulated an answer for Audemars Piguet. He drew the very first luxury steel sports watch. A concept previously unthinkable. A sports watch with haute-horology-level watchmaking and finishing and the eye-watering price to match: the Royal Oak. The gamble paid off, there would be a place for high-end watchmaking in a world dominated by cheap quartz watches.

The template was set and Genta would repeat the trick for Patek Philippe. At the Basel trade fair, he sketched the rough shape of the watch on a napkin in five minutes. The design was based on a ship’s porthole and the watch would feature an integrated bracelet, like its AP predecessor. In 1976, the Ref. 3700/1 Nautilus was finally introduced.

At 42mm’s, the Jumbo Nautilus was rather substantial, although beautifully thin. In 1980, a women’s size Ref. 4800 and a mid-size Ref. 3800/1A, measuring 37,5mm’s, were added to the lineup. While the Ref. 3700 featured the same JLC-based caliber as the AP Royal Oak and Vacheron’s Overseas, the Ref. 3800 would be fitted with an in-house caliber.

After a few variations with different complications, a big update would follow in 2006. The legendary Ref. 5711/1A was introduced, measuring 43mm’s and running on Patek’s new in-house caliber 324SC. Again, numerous complicated variations followed before the range would be discontinued in 2021.

The Nautilus is one of the most sought-after watches on the market. Prices have sky-rocketed and a new one is pretty much impossible to attain without a rich purchase-history and suffering through a long, long waitlist. Needless to say then, this is a rather special opportunity.

Shipping

At AWCo we put the safety of our shipments upfront at all times. Therefore, we ship all our packages insured.

We strive to promptly handle packages to minimize delays. Delivery times begin from the day of dispatch. While we make every effort to ensure smooth delivery, we cannot be held responsible for delays caused by destination customs, local duties, taxes, or lost items during transit.

Certainly, we understand that overloaded mail-order companies can also contribute to potential delays in the delivery process. Despite our best efforts, external factors beyond our control may affect shipping times. Rest assured, we remain committed to providing timely service and will work diligently to ensure your order reaches you as promptly as possible. For any inquiries or updates, feel free to reach out to us at info@awco.nl. Your satisfaction is our priority.

Brand

Patek Philippe

Model

Year of production (circa)

1992

Material

Steel

Crystal

Sapphire

Dial color

Blue

Movement

Quartz

Diameter

30 mm x 32 mm

Bracelet/strap:

Steel

Set Content

Patek Philippe Service papers 2021