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Fewer than 50 examples of the 151

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3800A, Nautilus, Steel LUC Fewer than 50 examples ofA 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