Nautilus 3800/1A | Steel size-18-x-16 the “Oyster” case became the

the “Oyster” case became the very first waterproof wristwatch case to be produced serially

The 222 reference 46004 was also available in stainless steel with a brushed grey dial

and its interplay with the texture of the strap

and has since spawned countless iterations

The present example was manufactured in 1977

Nautilus 3800/1A | Steel size-18-x-16 the “Oyster” case became theFirst unveiled by Patek Philippe in the 1970s and designed by Grald Genta who incidentally designed the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak amongst others the Nautilus has become a cultural icon due to its distinctive features and its role as a pioneer for high end luxury sports watches. This mid size Reference 3800 was introduced in 1981, and is distinguished by its vintage size and modern appeal. The Mid Size Nautilus In 1976, Patek Philippe introduced the