3800A, Nautilus, Steel LUC it is an uber-Lange from

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

made by hand

here with a blue grand feu enamel dial

and the inspiring calibre L951

Fewer than 50 examples of the 151

3800A, Nautilus, Steel LUC it is an uber-Lange fromA 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